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Largest team in local Irish dance school's history headed to worlds Claddagh Ball fundraiser for dancers this Saturday A group of 14 dancers from Oakville's Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance is headed to the World Irish Dance Championships (WIDC) March 29. The dancers, who live in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Flamborough and Mississauga, quali ed to compete this year at the championships, which will be held for the rst time in Canada -- speci cally, the Palais des Congrès in Montréal. Fundraiser to help cover costs To help its dancers get to the championships, the local Irish dance studio is hosting its Claddagh Ball fundraiser Saturday (March 7) to help them pay for training, costumes and travel. Each solo dancer needs to raise approximately $2,000-$3,000 -- organizers of the ball hope to raise as much as possible to partially cover the costs. This year's ball will be held at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr., and includes an evening of food, dancing, performances and a silent auction. Tickets cost $80. Anyone interested in attending or making a donation to the silent auction can contact Barb Goggin at dance@ goggin-carroll.com. Goggin is the school's co-founder along with Ryan Carroll, who was understudy to the lead in Riverdance and competed at the worlds 11 times in his youth. Championship hosted around the world Prior to 2000, the WIDC was never held outside Ireland. Since then, it has been held in Belfast; Glasgow; London, England; Philadelphia; and Boston. The 14 dancers competing this year include: Oakville's MacKenzie GogginWade, 18; Kerry McCann, 16; Ciaran McCarthy, 10; Caitlyn Micuda, 14; Erica Muscat, 10; Isabella (Bella) Simms, 16; and Josh Villim, 11; Burlington's Florence Rodrigue, 11; Milton's Paige Mackintosh, 15; Flamborough's Brynna McVittie, 17; and Mississauga's Jack Kukolic, 11; Thomas MacKay, 10; Gavin McCarthyWilloughby, 11; and Nieve Robinson, 16. The dancers from the Oakville studio will be joining 10 soloists from the Goggin-Carroll studio in Windsor, Ont., in competing against more than 4,000 dancers from across the world, including from the U.S., Ireland, Europe, New Zealand and South Africa, among other countries. According to the Goggin-Carroll school, this will be its biggest entry for the WIDC. 25 | Friday, March 6, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com From left, (back row) Brynna McVittie, Paige Mackintosh, Caitlyn Micuda, Nieve Robinson, MacKenzie GogginWade, Kerry McCann, Isabella Simms; (middle row) Ciaran McCarthy, Thomas MacKay; (front row) Josh Villim, Erica Muscat, Gavin McCarthy-Willoughby, Florence Rodrigue, and Jack Kukolic of the Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance are headed to the worlds March 29. | photo by Sean McCormack ­ special to the Beaver A W A L K T H R O U G H H I S T O R Y Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @Oakville_Beaver, @NewsHooked, @Mikedgregory @Herbgarbutt, @BeaverSports and @Halton_Photog There's a new mural up at Oakville's Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., which details the history of the town from the rst settlement in 1806 to amalgamation and beyond. | photo by Riziero Vertolli ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or www.facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) Quick tips for healthy winter skin (NC) A plan of action to combat dryness protectant from the dry heat indoors. Moisrequires far more than slathering the body turize skin immediately after showering to with lotion. Healthy skin calls for both inter- seal in dampness. nal and external care, especially in months 4. Break a sweat ­ Sweating is a natural of prolonged cold weather. Here are ve of way of eliminating toxic chemicals that can best ways to do it: build up under the skin. Regular exercise 1. Hydrate ­ Drinking water is more im- maintains healthy circulation and blood portant than ever during the winter. Stayow throughout the body ­ essential for ing properly hydrated internally is not only glowing skin. essential for good health, it also helps to 5. Invest ­ A humidi er is a great way keep the body energized as it ghts off ill- to reintroduce moisture back into the ness as well as dehydration, while promot- home where many dry skin problems ocing blood circulation to the skin. cur. Leave it on at night while sleeping and 2. Eat healthy ­ Foods rich in omega-3 reap the bene ts all season long through fatty acids can improve skin conditions in regular use. a matter of weeks. Incorporating foods like salmon, walnuts, olive oil, kidney beans and axseeds in our diets not only contributes to skin appearing rejuvenated but also to Download Like us on a sense of overall well-being. our App 3. Moisturize ­ A heavier moisturizer can act as a barrier between skin and the cold eleoffering ments when outdoors, and as a CANADA Advertorial New style, New life, New you 905-582-3933 Oakville Place Lower level, Next to Sears (Walk-ins and Appointments) 518 POSTRIDGE DRIVE · 905.257.7427 · colouraddiction.com