2. To promote Irish culture and tradition through Irish
dancing and to assist all dancers and families of the
O’Hare School of Irish Dance in Ohio with the related
costs.
4. O’Hare School of Irish Dance began instruction in
1984 by opening a school in Ohio
To date, we have four locations: Akron, Cleveland,
Medina and Canton
Teachers include
Tim O’Hare, TCRG
Eileen O’Kennedy-Dunlap, TCRG
Michael Holland
Amanda White
5. The Booster Club…
Arranges fundraisers for the dancers
Supports regional dance competitions
Organizes seminars on dance-related topics
Participates in community service
Advises on general issues relating to Irish dancing and
the O’Hare School
Provides school costumes for rent
6. Rhythm of Ireland
Evening event consisting of dinner, silent auction, Irish
Dancing and music
Promotes Irish culture
Collaboration with other local Irish performing art
talents
5K Run – New in 2013
Will engage our dancers to help with supporting those
that wish to participate
Encourages healthy activity
World Qualifiers Benefits
Danced at local restaurants (Akron Barley House) to
raise money for dancers attending Worlds Competition
7. Feis - a traditional Gaelic arts and
culture festival. The plural form is
feisanna. The term "feis" is
commonly used referring to Irish
dance competitions.
As a collaboration between Northeast Ohio dance
schools, our Booster Club supports the North Coast
Feis by sponsoring and managing a stage at the
competition
Assists with maintaining schedule
8. Provided healthy eating and exercise seminar to
dancers and their parents
Invited a Physical Therapist to visit with dancers
Instructed on appropriate stretching and muscle
building
Team building camps
9. Dancers perform at community locations and
functions
Nursing homes, schools, local festivals
Dancers provide interactive sessions with audience
Booster club staffs a booth at festivals, providing fun
activities and Irish food
10. Community based performances in the Akron/Summit county area
First Night in Akron
Festival of Nations at Civic Center
Inaugural 2012 Global Village Festival at Lock 3
Cuyahoga Falls Irish Festival
Assisted Living and Nursing Homes Performances
Mulberry Gardens, Munroe Falls
Chambrel, Montrose
Pleasant Point, Barberton
Cardinal Retirement Village, Cuyahoga Falls
Summit Villa Care Nursing Home, Tallmadge
Other Performances or Appearances
FunFest - Queen of Heaven Church, Green
Revere High school Student Art Show (upcoming in May)
Akron Aeros games
City of Akron St. Patrick’s Day Parade
11. Performed with Tuscarawas
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Danced in collaboration with Apollo's
Fire performance
12. Booster Club holds informational meetings each year
for new members
Introduction to Irish dancing
Provides guidance on topics
Assists with the production of a parent handbook
13. School Dresses
The Booster Club provides
families with a
rental option for school dresses
This affords families less
overall cost to participate in
the art
Solo Dresses
Individual costume required
for competition
Advanced dancers purchase
at their own cost (~$1000$2500)
Not washable
14. Current Costumes
Black leotards with sashes, tights and skirts
White shamrock t-shirts and green skirts
New Costumes
Seven style variances
Created with different “stretch” materials and
enhancements such as crystals, sequins, etc.
Will be created to fit as many dancers as possible
Will be made as “small”, “medium” and “large” - rather
than fitted specifically to a dancer
15. Requesting funds for materials to create approximately
170 costumes
Our volunteers have designed and can produce new show
costumes that will promote our Irish culture
Saves dancers costs
Adds visual appeal; more colorful appearance for various
venues and backgrounds
Costumes can be used by many and for years to come
Washable, sustainable
