ArtsceneSchool sends 21 Irish dancers to world championshipsBy Dominik Kurekfundraising group, the OakvilleThe dancers that are OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFIrish Dance Association, is host-going are probably ourTO IRELAND:ing a fundraising event onstrongest team yet withPictured are Oakville Oakville-based Goggin-Saturday, April 2.dancers from the great potential to bringCarroll School of Irish Dance isThe Claddagh Ball a dinner-Goggin-Carroll School sending 21 of its students to thehome medals to Canadadance and silent auction willof Irish Dance head-World Irish Dancetake place at Le Dome Banquetand Oakville.ing to the World Irish Championships taking place inHall, located at 1173 NorthDance Championships Dublin, Ireland this spring.Service Rd. E. In the spirit of theBarb Goggin-Wade, directorJulia Silano, Rebecca Eight of the dancers headingCladdagh (which is an IrishGoggin-Carroll schoolStewart, Brooke to the April 17-23 competitionsymbol of friendship, loyalty andEzekiel, Vanessa are Oakvillians and the othersmusic. The dancers that are love) the dancers will performSilano, Isabella Simms, come from Burlington,going are probably our stron-for their guests during the galaMacKenzie Wade and Mississauga, Beamsville andgest team yet with great poten-event.Katie Holbrook. They Windsor.tial to bring home medals to Furthermore, the dancersare among a group of The Oakville dancers areCanada and Oakville.will be visible around the21 dancers from the Isabella Simms, 12, twins JuliaThe dancers qualified to the Oakville community the week of school heading to and Vanessa Silano, 13,worlds at the Eastern Canadian St. Patricks Day on March 17,world championships.MacKenzie Wade, 14, BrookeChampionships in November, performing in various locationsEzekiel, 15, Katie Holbrook, 16,held in Ottawa. More than 2,000 including seniors residences.Naomi Marsh, 18, and RebeccaIrish dancers competed, divided The world championshipsStewart, 19.into their age groups, perform-will feature about 4,000 dancersI am thrilled to see the danc-ing in one soft shoe dance and from around the world, compet-ers head to the world champion-two hard shoe dances. The three-ing for various titles.ships, said one of the schoolsday event had adjudicators from The ball starts at 6 p.m. Thedirectors, Barb Goggin-Wade.around the world.cost to attend is $80. Tickets areIts the first time in over 12To help pay for some of the limited. For tickets contactyears that it's in Dublin and Iexpenses of attending the world Goggin-Wade at barb@goggin-think its ideal to see it back inchampionships the dance carroll.com or Brad Quinn atSUBMITTED PHOTOthe heartland of Irish dance andschool, along with its parent brad@tngleaders.com.MICRODERMABRASION& spaL.A. NAILSProfessional Nail Care for Ladies & GentlemenF$F O02 Bio Sculpture Gel Air Brush Design Eyebrows Tintingolour any cMicrodermsaafyebplrraospioenls fine minge trhael c sruyrsftaaclse a ogloef nthtle sdkeinrm foar l abrasion to Bio Gel Overlay Waxing Facialservice when you ad!remove ind ecaedlls saknd allow new, yVoeuyr enfefgcievterfo c re thllse t otr efa:mtmeregnet. o UV Gel Nailz French Manicure Paraffi nbring this Colour Correction,Hair Extensions &lyients On sun damfniaeing lees age spots large pfociiarel sb ilseh maecsne scars super*New ClJapanese Hair Straightening Acrylic Nails Spa Pedicure Back Massage518 POSTRIDGE DRIVE905.257.7427www.colouraddiction.comSPRING SPECIALOakville Placeinvite you to FeRxEpeEr iMeniccer oadermatb(Prahsaisoen O gThntr eE a-x tLfmo)ielination%OR20 OFF2441 Lakeshore Rd. W. Save 50% on a full 3-Phase* Mt!icrodermabrasion TreatmenANY SERVICE WHEN YOU MENTION THIS AD. (Value $62.50)www.hairchateau.comOffer expires April 30, 2011FIRST TIME*A 3l plhases afroer mpd eaert onein atmppeont.(check website for new client discount)CLIENTSWalk-in Welcome Buisness Hours:905 338-1237Oakillve Pla(9c0) 5e849-1167Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 8:00pm499 Pinegrove Road,50% OFF OakvilleVisit us at our new Spa LocationSaturday: 9:30 am - 6:00pmLimit one per client. Valid at Oakville Place location only. 905-844-5308Sunday: ClosedOffer expires April 29, 2011Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:30-7:30pm, Thurs.-Fri. 9:30-8:00pm, Sat. 9:00-5:00pm13 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com