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2026 World Championships – Schaumburg, IL, USA

Murray Academy – Worlds 2025

We could not be more proud of our dancers who represented Murray Academy and the New England Region at the 2026 World Championships, in Schaumburg, IL! It was exciting to see them on the World’s stage after so much hard work in preparation.๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™ Special congratulations to:

WORLD MEDAL HOLDERS
๐Ÿ…8th – Ava Krueger, Girls U18
๐Ÿ…10th – Brielle Maguire, Girls U15
๐Ÿ…15th – Maeve Marino, Girls U16
๐Ÿ…4th – Sub-Minor Girls Ceili
๐Ÿ…8th – Senior Girls Ceili

WORLD RECALLERS
โœจ13th – Cody Sullivan, Boys U17
โœจ23rd – Sebastian Lafreniere, Boys U16
โœจ25th – Ayla Lafreniere, Girls U16
โœจ41st – Ella Ganly, Girls U11
โœจ42nd – Scarlett Petrarca, Girls U17
โœจ45th – Leah McCaig, Girls U11
โœจ45th – Rowan Wong, Girls U13
โœจ48th – Shea Wong, Girls U12

TOP 50% –
๐Ÿ’ซKelsey Lema
๐Ÿ’ซKensington Kirk
๐Ÿ’ซLeah Rowe
๐Ÿ’ซReis Folmar
๐Ÿ’ซRiley Helling

Many thanks to our workshop teachers, Ferry Academy and Joanne Kavanagh Academy, for all you do for us!

Click on photo above to see our full Worlds 2026 Gallery or click here to see our full results.

Murray Academy of Irish Dance is located in the Seacoast Region of NH and proud to be home to about 170 Irish dancers. We are a cohesive group of dedicated Irish dance teachers, assistant teachers, supportive parents and wonderful students, committed to learning and growing. There are many different reasons why our Murray Academy families participate in the world of Irish danceโ€ฆwhether it is for sport, exercise, or family tradition, our Murray Academy Irish dancers just love to move their feet! Classes are offered for all levels of dancers, from Pre-Beginners ages 3 ยฝ to 5, to beginners through to champions.