Dancer Spotlight: Irelyn

Name: Irelyn
 
Age: 13
 
How long have you been dancing with SRL?
 
7 Years
 
How did you get started with Irish dance?
 
My mom has always loved Irish step dancing so she asked me if I wanted to try it. Then I fell in LOVE with it!
 
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If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
 
Avocados!
 
What do you daydream about?
 
Going on vacation.
 
What’s your favorite dance memory?
 
The party we have before Oireachtas because I get to spend time with my friends and everyone is excited!
 
What’s the best gift you ever received?
 
Our trampoline.

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What’s your favorite thing about dancing?
 
Learning new steps that are at a higher level or more difficult.
 
If you were an animal, which one would you be and why?
 
I would probably be a monkey because they like to have fun and so do I!
 
Who do you look up to?
 
I look up to my parents.
 
What’s the best advice you can give a new dancer?
 
If you are having a tough time with a step, don’t give up because you’re frustrated. Just focus and you’ll get it!

This post is part of a series. See our Q&A with Natalie J. here. Check out the blog every Monday and Thursday for more posts about Irish history, dance culture, community news, and spotlights on our dancers, staff, and families—among other fun projects! And don’t forget to dance along with us on both Facebook and Instagram.
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