the short school has grown to include NINE QUALIFIED IRISH DANCE TEACHERS (TCRG) across FIVe different locations in quebec and upstate new york.
bernadette short, marie short, and anne marie keanan are qualified adjudicators of irish dance (ADCRG). they judge competitions around the world and bring back more knowledge and expertise to the dancers of the school.
This year, the short school had 28 solo recalls at the eastern canadian championships making the school 4th in eastern canada in terms of solo recalls.
this year, the short school had 14 top 5 placements and 21 TOP 10 PLACEMENTS at the eastern canadian championships including 3 first place champions!
THIS YEAR, THE SHORT SCHOOL HAS 16 WORLD QUALIFIERS MAKING THE SCHOOL 3RD IN EASTERN CANADA IN TERMS OF WORLD QUALIFIERS
this year, the short school had 4 top 3 finishes in the team events at the eastern canadian championships and 6 placed teams overall!
the short school has had 2 north american champions in our history. James houghton in 2017 and anne marie keanan (Adcrg) in 2002!
the short school has had tremendous success at the world championships with a total of 10 world medals in our history! 8 solo medals, and 2 team medals.
In 2016, the short school had its first solo podium finish at the world championships. lucas lawton placed 5th in the world in 2016 in the senior men category
in 2012, the short school's over 16 mixed ceili team came third in the world and won a coveted silver globe trophy!
