Bernadette Dillon-Gavin, ADCRG
Bernadette was a champion solo dancer. She was a multiple Mid-America Regional 1st place solo champion. She placed as high as 2nd at the North American Irish Dance Chamionships and also competed and recalled at numerous World Irish Dance Championships in Ireland. Bernadette had the privilege of dancing under the direction of great dance masters such as Dennis and Marge Dennehy, Michael Flatley, and June Butler. In addition to teaching and operating the Dillon-Gavin School, Bernadette is also an ADCRG who travels throughout the U.S. and Canada judging feiseanna. Bernadette loves teaching and passing on the beautiful tradition and heritage of Irish Dance.
Maureen Dillon-Yawger, TCRG
Maureen began dance at the relatively mature age of 12 under the expert
guidance of Marge and Dennis Dennnehy. She was proud to travel to several World Championships, National Championships, and Midwest Oireachtasi as part of the successful choreography and ceili teams with the Dennehy School. In 2002, Maureen passed her TCRG exam and received certification from An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha.
Many of Maureen's fondest childhood memories involve summers filled with feisin', along with Bernadette and their mom, Sheila Dillon. She hopes to fill her students with the same joy and love of Irish Dance that Sheila bestowed upon them.