Biographies:  Caroline McCarthy

Caroline McCarthy began Irish Dancing when she was 10 years old. In 6 years she moved from a Beginner to the Championship Level. When she was 17 she traveled to Killarney, Ireland and competed in the All-Irelands 2007. That fall she qualified for the World Championships by placing at the Mid-West Oireachtas. In March 2008, she competed in the Irish Dancing World Championships in Belfast. Irish dancing has always been a major part of her life and she feels very passionate for the music, dance and culture.

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