Why Small Businesses Matter
Shop small, do big things for your community
Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!
You're IT Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance!
Three questions with Christina and Craig, owners of Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance.
Why did you start your business?
As a newly married husband and wife team, having settled in CT after finishing up our tour with Riverdance, we were excited to share our passion of Irish dance with our local community and the next generation of dancers. We gained our teaching certification through Dublin, Ireland and now teach beginner through championship classes as well as teams for ages 4 and up in Newtown, Danbury and Southbury, CT. Since opening in 2016, we have already gained competitive success with our students as well including qualifiers for the World Irish Dance Championships.
What is your best selling product/service?
How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?