Muggivan School of Irish Dance

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Muggivan School of Irish Dance is under the direction of Champion dancer, Joni Muggivan, TCRG. At the age of 4, and in a time when Irish dancing was virtually unknown in New Orleans, Joni Muggivanbegan dancing under world-renowned dancer, Paul Tynan. 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 even 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, who 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 O'Flaherty, 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 Galveston's 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 even featured on the Poor Clare's 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