Mequon Dancer Takes Two Gold Medals at Regional Competition

Posted: Dec. 14, 2009

MEQUON– Maggie Nowakowski from Trinity Academy of Irish Dance took first place in both solo and team dancing at the Mid-America Irish Dance Championships, held Nov. 27-29, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Nowakowski will represent the United States in the 2010 World Irish Dance Championships to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in the spring.

 

School wide, Trinity had 10 gold placements in solo competition and team competition, with 60 dancers qualifying to compete in the 2010 World Irish Dance Championships.

 

Maggie Nowakowski, 5th grader at University School, became the Mid-America champion in a tough competition against 106 competitors. Victory came twice when she received a second gold medal finish with her team. Nowakowski currently holds the 4th place spot in the nation and came in 6th in September’s All-Scotland Championships. Nowakowski is also a member of the UCC Allstarz Cheer Team.

 

“The commitment of the dancers and their families this year is incredible,” remarked co-owner and Academy Director, Natalie Howard. “Over the course of the past year, we have put self-motivation and discipline at the forefront of training which has definitely paid off. The dancing is beautiful.”

 

About Trinity

For nearly 30 years, Trinity Academy of Irish Dance has thrilled audiences with inspiring showmanship. From humble beginnings in church basements to recent engagements as U.S. ambassadors on international stages, Trinity dancers consistently possess a unique energy and passion for Irish dance and culture.

 

Trinity’s unique program gives dancers the power of choice in their journey with lessons of commitment, hard work and team building. As one of the best Irish dance schools in the world, Trinity offers unique opportunities including monthly visits from athletic trainers, rare and exceptional performance opportunities, dedicated classes for boys and a plethora of fundraising opportunities. Trinity teachers truly shape the lives of their students by passing down not only impeccable dance technique, but also lessons in gracious sportsmanship and how to act with dignity and integrity. Trinity was founded on these principles and is unwavering in its dedication to the next generation of Irish dancers and their communities.

 

Trinity Academy of Irish Dance has a location in Milwaukee in the 3rd ward and is currently accepting new enrollment for the 2009-10 school year. Other locations include Grafton, Appleton, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, Madison, Pleasant Prairie and numerous locations in Illinois. For more information, call 877-326-2328 or visit www.trinityirishdancers.com.