Nashville, TN, July 3, 2009 - Seventeen Walsh Kelley students traveled to the North American Irish Dance Championships in Nashville, Tennessee to compete in team and solo competitions. The students danced well against competitors from all over the United States and Canada. Of the 14 solo competitors, five of our dancers placed in the top fifty percent of their competition. Two of our dancers placed in the top 20. The Walsh Kelley Under 16 eight-hand team placed in the top ten.