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Testimonials
To: Tiernan Irish Dancers - March 13, 2007
"The beat of the music, even louder, the beat of dancers’ hard shoes on the gym
floor—the movement of young limber bodies moving with exuberance. I was simply
drawn in by the beauty of this unusual group."
Perhaps it is my Irish heritage! Maybe that’s why I feel so drawn to the group, the
music! As the celtic music wafted through the air, my eyes misted with tears, in my minds
eye, I could almost see Grandma as a young girl dancing on the green hills of Ireland.
I watched with awe as they danced as a team. It was just all teamwork as they danced
their hearts out! I was so impressed to see the oneness of the group.
"This group was learning more than dancing! They were learning life skills. Learning
to encourage and challenge each other, being truly supportive and happy for their
teammate’s success. Is this not even more valuable than dancing? Learning what it
means to be part of a community, belonging, having a group of people cheering you on."
The older members were literally sheperding the younger ones; and the beginners were
istening to and following the directions of the more experienced dancers. I could
see how the younger would look up to the older and see them as role models! Lessons
beyond dancing again being learned!
Gloria Pettinger
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