Mary Jo Clark-Cange has been Irish Dancing since the age of 12. Throughout her years as an Irish Dancer, Mary Jo has medalled in Regional, National, and World Championships. She has traveled to Ireland on numerous occasions, and has also competed in Scotland, Canada, and cities across the United States. In addition, she toured North America and Canada with the highly acclaimed Broadway show, Riverdance, as a professional Irish Dancer.

In January 2007, Mary Jo acquired her TCRG, which certifies her as an Irish Dancing teacher under An Coimisuin le Rinci Gaelacha, The Irish Dancing Commission based out of Dublin Ireland. Mary Jo started the Clark Academy of Irish Dance in 2008 to share the gift of Irish Dance with others.

Visit the The Clark Academy website at http://www.theclarkacademy.com

Irish Classes


Time
Class

Monday
5 - 6 PM

Open and PC/Championship
Competitive class for open solo, preliminary champions, and open champions.

Monday
6 - 7 PM

Beginner 1 & 2 (Soft Shoe Only)
Beginner class for brand new students and students of one-two years experience.

Tuesday
7:15 - 8:45 PM

Open and PC/Championship
Competitive class for open solo, preliminary champions, and open champions.

Tuesday
8:45 - 9:45 PM

Adults (X-Competitor Class)
Class is geared toward adults age 16 and up who no longer Irish Dance competitively, but would like to get a workout and brush up their old skills!

Wednesday
5:30 - 6:30 PM

Beginner 2/Novice (Soft Shoe and Hard Shoe)
Class geared toward beginner and novice dancers who have had at least 3-6 months experience. First time dancers accepted on a case by case basis depending on class size.

Wednesday
6:30 - 8:00 PM

Open and PC/Championship
Competitive class for open solo, preliminary champions, and open champions.


If you are interested in signing up for classes contact Mary Jo Cange at (maryjo@theclarkacademy.com) or at 314.753.3149.