Mary started Irish step dancing lessons at age 5 with her best friend, Carlie. Mary now competes in the very accomplished "Preliminary Championships," and also finished 23rd at the 2008 New England Regional Championships, thereby qualifying to dance at the North American Irish Dance Championships in 2009. In February 2009, Mary traveled to Killarney, Ireland, to compete in the All Ireland Championships, where she finished 68th out of over 100 of the best dancers in the world in her agegroup.

Mary has had an amazing year, but even before this year she has been a lovely student to work with and we are very proud of her. Mary now continues to dance while at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland. We hope to see you again soon Mary! Love, Theresa & Suzanne