Now accepting dancers of all levels
Sign up today! Classes start January 9th!
New students are welcome throughout the Spring session
Cronin Philosophy: Cronin Irish Dancers strive to provide a family oriented, fun, energetic, and exciting environment that will teach both girls and boys of all ages, the skills to Irish dance. At Cronin Irish Dancers, students will learn confidence, discipline, make lasting friendships, and instill the passion of the Irish culture and the love of performing. Cronin Irish dancers will focus on both performance and competitive dancing.
Dance Director
Aileen Cronin-Ploessl, TCRG, is the Director and Instructor, of Cronin School of Irish Dance. Aileen began dancing at the age of 5, under the instruction of Dennis Dennehy, ADCRG. Dennis Dennehy has trained multiple world qualifiers and the famous Michael Flatley of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Aileen continued to train under Dennis' daughter, Kathy Dennehy, ADCRG for over 10 years. Aileen became a champion at the age of 11 and has won numerous local and national awards, including Gold at the Regionals, Bronze at the Nationals, and Silver at the Worlds.
Upon graduating college, Aileen got the thrill of a life time and was asked to tour with Riverdance The Show. Aileen toured in North American and Europe for over 2 years. Aileen has performed in the 10th Anniversary Show at Radio City Musical Hall, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and Dancing with the Stars.
In 2005, Aileen became a TCRG, which certifies Aileen to teach under An Coimisuin le Rinci Gaelacha, The Irish Dancing Commission based out of Dublin Ireland.
Upon graduating college, Aileen got the thrill of a life time and was asked to tour with Riverdance The Show. Aileen toured in North American and Europe for over 2 years. Aileen has performed in the 10th Anniversary Show at Radio City Musical Hall, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and Dancing with the Stars.
In 2005, Aileen became a TCRG, which certifies Aileen to teach under An Coimisuin le Rinci Gaelacha, The Irish Dancing Commission based out of Dublin Ireland.
