on MISH-nock SHIN-ock DOWSE-uh
Translated from Irish, our academy name means
"The Courage of a Dancing Fox."
Our Academy
MSD Irish Dance Academy trains competitive and non-competitive Irish Dance in Spokane, WA. We are committed to ...
Our Instructors
Our attitude is serious in our play, which is embodied in the fox or in Irish the "sionnach."
Our Academy
MSD Irish Dance Academy was founded by Natasha Hart and Rebecca Lonam in 2016. The Spokane studio opened its doors around St. Patrick’s Day of 2017.MSD Irish Dance Academy trains competitive and non-competitive Irish Dance in Spokane, WA. We are committed to communicating and manifesting our vision. We partner with our community to nurture dancers, not simply offer dance classes. We enhance physical development, create emotional balance and stability, and inspire self-expression. Our attitude is serious in our play, which is embodied in the fox or in Irish the "sionnach."
Our Instructors
Natasha is a certified Irish dance instructor, TCRG, and Rebecca has completed her MS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Rebecca is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach. This is a huge benefit to the academy as it is focused on injury prevention. Both women also have extensive experience competing and performing Irish dance. Combined, their experience and certifications equip them to provide a fun, safe, and effective curriculum for this Irish Dance Academy. Our curriculum facilitates knowledge of adequate food for our degree of physical activity. We advocate for a healthy relationship with food and body image in a sport that is aesthetically and physically demanding.
Natasha Hart
CLRG Certified
Instructor
Founder
After watching the production of Riverdance as a child, Natasha was eager to demystify the beauty she saw on stage. Natasha began Irish dance in the summer of 2000. After a few years of competing, She decided she had a passion for teaching. Natasha attained her TCRG, a foundational certification in Irish dance in 2016.
Rebecca Lonam
Dietician Director
Instructor
Founder
Rebecca started Irish dancing under Spokane’s Academy of Dance at the age of twelve. Rebecca quickly progressed to assistant teacher as well as competing. While her passion for Irish dance grew, Rebecca decided to focus on overall health, by attaining a Master's in Nutrition and Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology in 2017.
Michaela Meek
Dance Director
Instructor
Michaela started dancing at the age of five and after seeing Riverdance that same year, fell in love with the sport and art of Irish dance. She is a champion level dancer who is dedicated to sharing her love of dance with her students. Emphasizing technique, grace, and healthy practices, Michaela seeks to see students fall in love with a sport that they can do for a lifetime.
Brenna Majeski
Dance Coach
A love of Ireland as a child brought Brenna to Irish Dance when she was 12, and the sense of self she found on stage has never failed to feed her soul. Coupled with a passion for teaching, Brenna brings more than 20 years of dance and coaching experience to MSD Irish Dance Academy emphasizing confidence, technique, and creativity in her students.
Mari Heaton
Dance Coach
Mari started Irish dancing at the age of four and is currently a champion level competitive Irish dancer. Her commitment to Irish dance includes working toward her Irish dance teaching certification (TCRG). She has eight years of coaching experience in both group and private settings. Mari is also a former member of the Irish dance performance group, Fusion Fighters.
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When our academy lives its core values the results are an athletic environment providing
courage, hope, and spirit with an emphasis on quality. An Misneach Sionnach Damhsa, Irish
Dance Academy is committed to communicating and manifesting our values.We look forward to visiting with you.
