Denver & Longmont, Colorado
Avoca ConnollyIrish Dance
Two ADCRG-certified instructors. Two Colorado studios. Training for every dancer, from their first step to the World Championship stage.
Your first class is free.
Our instructors
Our Instructors
Louise Connolly
ADCRG, TCRG - Lakewood Studio
Louise started Irish dance at the age of 8 with Scoil Rince Oirialla in Dundalk, Ireland. In the following years she claimed the title of World Champion two years in a row, along with Ulster, All Ireland, All Scotland, and British National Champion.
After reaching the pinnacle of her competitive career, Louise joined Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. Within her first year she was given the lead female role of 'Saoirse' and spent 6 years touring the world before founding her school in North America.
Louise holds her TCRG and ADCRG certifications from An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha - qualified to both teach and judge at the highest international level.
Susannah Ruehlen
ADCRG, TCRG - Longmont Studio
Susannah started her Irish dancing career at age 7 under the instruction of Maureen Hall, then Ann Richens and John Timm. She competed at the top of her region, excelling at the Western Region, Mid-America Region, and North American Irish Dance Championships. She also qualified for and competed multiple times at the World Championships.
In 1998, Susannah auditioned for Riverdance and joined the first American Riverdance Flying Squad. She toured the United States with Riverdance for 3 years, including the finale performances with the original North American Riverdance troupe, The Lee Company.
In 2009, she received her teaching certificate (TCRG) from the Irish Dancing Commission. In June 2022, Susannah passed her ADCRG exam and has enjoyed adjudicating dance competitions across the world.
A Legacy of Excellence
World Championship Qualifiers
Oireachtas Podium Finishes
Years of Combined Teaching
National Championship Competitors