In addition to being a dedicated high school student, I am a highly competitive Irish dancer. I have been dancing with my dance school, Marie Moore School Of Irish Dance, for the past 13 years. I compete both individually and as part of a team, known as a ceili. I compete at the World Irish Dance Championships, North American Irish Dance Championships, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Oireachtas annually, as well as local competitions on weekends. I have maintained a world-qualifying position yearly since the age of 10, qualifying at both regional and national events. I am currently ranked 4th in the region, 8th in the nation, and top 50 in the world. I have also traveled to many different states within the United States and internationally to compete against the top 1% of Irish dancers in the world as a solo artist. I also dance in many team competitions on 4-hand, 8-hand, and 16-hand, winning multiple titles. I also danced on the Broadway show, Fainne Oir, along with my dance school. Featured in Irish Echo representing my school and heritage, I participate in annual events celebrating my culture during St. Patrick's Day, including dancing at nursing homes and local schools. I perform for the Mayor of Yonkers annually and have received certificates of appreciation from the office of the Yonkers City Council for community spirit. I've also performed at parades and dinner dances in cooperation with my dance school. I aspire to teach Irish dance to younger generations and share with them the love I have for this sport. In order to achieve this goal, I will be taking the 10th of 12 grade exams to become a certified dance teacher this year.