Ana Ayala Barker, TCRG
Owner/Director of Rince Arkansas
Ana started Irish dancing at the late age of 14. In her competition years she reached Open Championship status placing 2nd at the Southern Region Oireachtas, and competing at Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne. She established Rince Arkansas after the closure of the McCafferty School of Irish Dance to continue the tradition of Irish dance in the Northwest Arkansas region. Ana passed her TCRG in the fall of 2016. Ana is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, and loves to cheer on the Razorbacks. Ana is thrilled to have Alyssa as part of her team in Rince Arkansas.
Alyssa Graves – Teacher/Deputy Director of Rince Arkansas
Alyssa started Irish dance at age 7 under Judy McCafferty. She achieved Open Championship status and placed 15th at the Southern Region Oireachtas. Alyssa is currently preparing to take the TCRG exam. In addition to Irish dance, she has an incredible talent for design and loves creating custom apparel. She is excited to continue her Irish dance journey with Ana as part of the Rince Arkansas teaching staff.
Assistant Teachers
Laura Skinner – Retired Open Champ/World Qualifier. Working with our littlest dancers, and inspiring our competitive champs.
Kaytlin Dwyer – Open Champ Senior dancer
Rachel Moore – Open Champ Senior dancer
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