Nazareth Academy Senior Wins Irish Dance World Competition in Scotland

Submitted by Nazareth Academy. Competition photos courtesy of Caroline Cofoid. Portrait courtesy of Nazareth Academy.

La Grange Park, IL - Nazareth Academy congratulates Caroline Cofoid, a senior from Oak Brook, who traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, in March to compete in the Irish Dance World Championships.

After competing against dance teams from all over the world, Caroline’s company, Mullane Healy Godley Irish Dance Academy, were crowned World Champions for Dance Drama.

Their drama, The Ryanair Generation, was a satirical look at "low-cost" airlines like Irish-owned Ryanair.

“Being able to perform in front of so many people was great,” Caroline said. “Then, seeing the scores come out and realizing our hard work paid off was amazing!”

Caroline has been Irish dancing for 14 years and believes dancing has taught her many valuable lessons.

“Winning and losing graciously is by far the hardest lesson I have learned, but I’ve also learned stage presence and confidence as well as how to stay determined and maintain a hard work ethic in order to accomplish my goals.”

Caroline is glad to go out on top as she will retire from dance competitions to focus on college.

“I am ready for a new chapter and will use all of the amazing lessons Irish dance has taught me throughout the rest of my life! I am so grateful for having fallen in love with the sport of Irish dance.”