About the Woods School of Irish dance

Peggy Woods Doherty became certified as a TCRG by the Irish Dance Commission in Dublin in 1993, and also became a member of the North American and New England Irish Dance Teachers Associations.

Roseann Woods McKenna, also became certified to teach after passing her examination in 2000, while a student at Gaelic Roots held on campus at Boston College. She is also a member of the North American and New England Irish Dance Teachers Association.

Terry Gillan ADCRG, is a world class Irish dance instructor and adjudicator. He holds many world titles as a dance teacher and has traveled all over the world adjudicating Irish Dance competitions. He has been a part of the Woods School for over 10 years.

The teaching objective of The Woods School of Irish Dance is to enhance the development of each dancer's technical skills while also developing positive self-esteem. We accept the responsibility to increase confidence through individual and team accomplishments. To achieve these goals we create a positive and fun-filled environment while challenging students to achieve their highest individual potential. This balance is accomplished through comprehensive instruction and discipline, accompanied by healthy doses of encouragement.

Dancers from the Woods School of Irish Dance have repeatedly placed at Regional and National Irish Dancing competitions and have appeared for the enjoyment of audiences at locations including the FleetBoston Pavilion, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hynes Convention Center in addition to numerous cultural, civic and other professional events.

Peggy Woods Doherty, TCRG
Roseann Woods McKenna, TCRG
Terry Gillan, ADCRG
Woods School of Irish Dance