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In this episode, we chat with Meghan Lucey-Brelsford, TCRG; Owner and Director of The Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy; and Inventor of Turn Out Socks! Meghan shares behind-the-scenes logistics of life on tour, her joy in teaching, and her inspiration for Turn Out Socks!
Meghan has earned awarded numerous titles including National Champion, All-Scotland Champion, NAFC Senior Belt Champion and 6-time New England Regional Champion. She has also placed in the top 5 at every major competition within An Coimisiún, including an incredible 2nd place and silver medal at the World Championships in 2009.
Meghan toured for 9 years with Riverdance, and has also toured with Cherish the Ladies, Celtic Fire, and Women of Ireland and performed with Busch Gardens show Celtic Fyre, among others.
You can find Meghan at The Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy, and purchase her turnout socks at turnoutsocks.com.
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