About the Power Academy
The Power Academy of Irish Dance was founded in August of 2000 by Lisa Power-Steinmetz, T.C.R.G., and Aubree Shelley, T.C.R.G. They wanted to share their love for the Celtic Arts, and especially the Art of Irish Step Dance.
The Power Academy was founded to be an affordable, friendly cultural experience for families to enjoy. Students of the Power Academy range in age from 5 to adult, and have performed in Ireland, at Festivals, at the 2002 Olympics, and with Artists such as the Trinity Irish Dancers and Riverdance Fiddler Eileen Ivers.
The Power Academy is certified by the An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha in Ireland, and follows the standards of excellence outlined by that organization. The Power Academy teaches a curriculum of Traditional Irish Step Dance, including solo softshoe and hardshoe, and Ceili, or group dancing. From there we build on this traditional foundation to create contemporary Irish Dance pieces in the style of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. While we rank high competitively, we also emphasize performing skills necessary to excel onstage outside of competition.
About our Instructors
Lisa Power-Steinmetz, T.C.R.G.
Lisa danced competitively for eighteen years with a well-renowned school in Southern California, which is one of the first founded in the Area. She has danced at many National and International competitions throughout those years. Lisa has received regional titles and has danced at the Irish Dancing World Championships numerous times.
She is also a veteran Counselor at famed Camp Rince Ceol, an Irish Dance Camp in the Catskills, NY. After receiving a bachelors degree in foreign languages and working overseas, she has returned to her hometown in California and Recently received her TCRG teaching certificate from Dublin, Ireland.
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Aubree Shelley, T.C.R.G.
Aubree has studied Irish Step Dance for over 18 years. She began her training with the Deely-Smith school of Irish Dance in Northern California. From there she has been a part of Utah's first performance-based Irish dance school, serving as Troupe Dance Captain and Head Teacher.
Aubree has had extensive choreographic experience, choreographing for Snow College's Production of Dancing at Lughnasa, Rinceoiri Don Spraoi, and the Brigham Young University Spring Performing Arts Company. She is an alumni counselor and assistant teacher at Camp Rince Ceol, The BYU Cougar Clogging Classic and BYU Folk Dance Youth Programs. She was also a member of BYU's Dance Faculty, teaching Irish Step Dance technique courses.
She graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors degree in Music Education and a minor in World Dance. She enjoys all forms of folk dance, and was a member of BYU's World-traveling International Folk Dance Ensemble.
