Local Irish dancer qualifies for World Irish Dance Championship
(WIVT/WBGH) – A local Irish dancer is stepping, clicking, and shuffling her way to the Emerald Isle next month.
Kimmy Botsford is a junior at Maine-Endwell High School. She recently qualified for the World Irish Dance Championship, placing 9th in the regional and 20th in the national competitions.
The world championship will be held in Dublin, Ireland.
Botsford has been Irish dancing since she was three years old. Growing up, her father was in the pipe band. She says she was inspired by the Irish dancers she'd see at his events.
Botsford attended the world championship last year in Scotland. She says her goal this year is to improve her skill and enjoy the moment.
'My mindset is better so I'm less, I'm still nervous, but I know what to expect this time. My goals are just to improve from last year. I'm not looking to be world champion or anything, I'm just wanting to make improvements and see where I can get with it,' said Botsford.
Botsford says aside from the competition, she is looking forward to meeting new friends and exploring the country with her family.
The World Irish Dance Championship will be held from April 13 to April 20. Botsford is expected to compete on April 16.
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