©Muggivan School of irish Dance 2006-2012
Muggivan School of Irish Dance is under the direction of Champion dancer and certified Irish dance teacher Joni Muggivan, TCRG. Dancers at the Muggivan School are trained in competitive style Irish dancing, which allows them to compete on local, national, and international stages.They have also performed at a variety of venues and events including Celebration in the Oaks, The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day parade, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
Classes are offered for beginner through champion levels in the Greater New Orleans Area, and in Virginia in the Richmond and Fredericksburg areas. The Muggivan School is dedicated to promoting excellence in the art and sport of Irish dancing, providing an atmosphere of encouragement and positive discipline at all levels, and developing an appreciation of an important cultural art form as a testament to the rich and diverse culture of Irish dance in the U.S.
Joni Muggivan began dancing under world-renowned dancer, Paul Tinen at the age of 4, in a time when Irish dancing was virtually unknown in New Orleans. Because local teachers were scarce, she attended workshops all over the country in order to cultivate her talent and to gain knowledge and experience in the world of competitive Irish dancing. Her list of teachers includes dancing superstars such as Jean Butler and Colin Dunne. At home she danced under, and indeed would later teach with, Mary Ann McGrath Swaim TCRG, whom she credits with fostering in her a true love for the search for and acquisition of knowledge and expertise in competition, performance, and teaching alike.
Under Swaim, Joni represented the New Orleans School of Irish Dancing in regular performances with such artists as Legacy, Danny OFlaherty, and The Celtic Folk. In addition, her celebrated talent landed her performances in various venues, such as the North Texas Irish Festival, Notre Dame University, Celtic Cruise Lines, and Galvestons Grand Operi House. She was heard on the radio with her hard shoes, appeared on multiple television programs including the Angel Hill Show, and was featured on the Poor Clares Album, Change of Habit.
Perhaps the only thing more impressive than her performance record is her achievement in competition. She has competed all over the United States and in Ireland at the Open Championship level, having achieved her open championship status at the age of 14. She competed in two Mid-American Oireachtas, during which she performed her own choreography and placed in the 80th percentile. She also competed in 3 Southern regional Oireachtas where she was awarded two seconds and a third place. In 1998, she became the first dancer in Louisiana to compete at the World Championships in Ireland where again she danced her own choreography. In recognition of her talent, unceasing effort, and outstanding personal initiative, Joni received two awards for achievement in dance, one from Loyola University, and one from the Irish Cultural Society as a worthy recognition for one of the most impressive young performers and teachers in the state.
STUDIO ADDRESS:
901 Veterans Blvd. Suite 205 Metairie, LA
Tuesday 5:45-7:45 Drills & Figures Class
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 Beginner I/II 2nd class
6:00-8:00 Int/Adv/Champ
8:00-9:00 Adult Hardshoe
Thursday 5:15-6:00 Intro (3-5 yrs old)
5:45-6:30 Beginner I
5:45-7:00 Beginner IIA
6:30-7:30 Beginner IIB
7:30-8:30 Intermediate
7:30-9:00 Advanced/Champions
Saturday 1:00-3:00 Performance Class
HUGUENOT STUDIO:
2021-C Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23235
Friday 6:15-7:00 Beginner
6:15-7:30 Beginner IIA
7:30-8:30 Beginner IIB
8:30-945 Intermediate
8:45-10:00 Advanced/ Champions
Saturday 1:45-2:15 Intro (3-5 yrs. old)
2:15-3:30 Beginner IIA&B
3:30-4:30 Drill/Figure Class
4:30-6:00 Intermediate
4:30-6:30 Advanced/Champions
FREDERICKSURG STUDIO :
1634 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
SUNDAY 9:00-10:15am-Advance/Champs
10:00-11:15am-Intermediates
11:30-12:30-Figures
12:30-1:45pm-Beginners
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