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These are the villagers in the O'Malley Irish Dance Academy's interpretation of the Druidic folk tale, from left: Maggie, Molly, PJ, Brittney and Brigid.

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Alive with evil trees, that is. Here they are in all their leafy glory, from left: Norah, Erin, Shannon and Kim.

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This is Kim, from the O'Malley Irish Dance Academy, of Brooklyn and Breezy Point. She designed the costume for her school's entry in the dance drama competition. The dancers were performing their interpretation of an old Druidic story about evil trees that stole children from a village.

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At that age - before they get older and competition becomes serious - they seem to be able to do just that. This dancer from the Caitrin Academy in Skippick was prancing about with other members of her group in the hallway outside the competition hall.

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Posing prior to entering the competition hall.

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Caught these two clowning around before their event.

The Boyne touring company of Riverdance performed in Philadelphia in May 2007. Lead dancer and co-dance captain Marty Dowds talked about past visits, dancing at the Academy of Music ... and chocolate.