teachers

Annie Hurley Morrison, TCRG

Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Annie began Irish Dancing at
the age of 5 under the instruction of Margaret Prendergast,
T.C.R.G. in Gaithersburg, MD. Growing up in the Prendergast
School of Irish Dancing, she became a regional, national, and world
championship qualifier in Irish Dance.

Annie is a certified member of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha.
She achieved her T.C.R.G. certification in October, 2004. The
Hurley School of Irish Dance opened in September, 2006.

Annie is also a Registered Nurse with a BSN from the University of
Maryland, Baltimore. She recently stepped away from Critical Care
Nursing to focus on her children and passion for Irish Dance.

The Hurley School of Irish Dance shares with both children and adults the extraordinary culture of traditional Irish dancing. Along with
the experience of learning Irish dance technique, students within The Hurley School will gain rich friendships, amazing opportunities to
travel and compete, and significant life skills such as leadership and confidence. Through a competitive teaching style and much
enthusiasm, we strive to encourage every dancer to work to their potential as well as to enjoy all aspects of Irish dancing.

Margaret Prendergast Moebus, TCRG

Margaret received her certification to teach Irish dance from An
Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha in 1987. She began teaching in New
Jersey in 1988 and after moving to Maryland in 1989 she opened the
Prendergast School of Irish Dance. Her students competed and
qualified at the regional, national and world championship level.
She is most proud of the fact that three of her former students are
also certified TCRG’s.

Michelle Donnelly Kennedy, TCRG

Michelle Donnelly Kennedy began dancing at the age of 6 with
Maureen Malcom’s “Erin Dancers." Maureen’s encouragement laid
the foundation and opportunity for Michelle to begin teaching while
a teenager. Michelle received her certification to each Irish Dance
from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha and etablished of The
Donnelly School of Irish Dancing in 1991. Her students competed
and qualified at the regional, national and world championship level.