Allow us to introduce you to the staff of the Richens/Timm Academy in Indianapolis.
 John
Timm A.D.C.R.G/T.C.R.G. World Champion
John retired from competing in 1993 as
that year's Senior Men's World
Champion, earning the highest honor
an Irish Dancer can receive. Throughout
his career he won the Mid America
Championships 10 times, the North
American Championships twice, as well
as the coveted North American Senior
Belt. John is a certified teacher and
adjudicator and holds a dual degree in Marketing and
Management from Wright State University as well. He
continues to entertain audiences all over the world as he
tours with Cherish the Ladies and headlines his own
professional Irish dance troupe, The Celtic Foot Force.
 Heather Timm T.C.R.G.
Heather completed her competitive "" career at the World Championships in
Killarney, Ireland April of 2003 finishing on
the podium in 5th place. She is a four-time
regional champion, two-time runner-up at
the North American Championships, 4th
at the Great Britain Championships, and
2nd at the All-Ireland Championships.
Heather is a certified teacher of Irish dance, a University
Scholar who holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, and a performer who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with her husband John Timm.
 Liz Donahue T.C.R.G.
Liz Donahue, a former student at the
Richens/Timm Academy in Indianapolis,
will be teaching the Thursday beginner
class this year. Liz is a five time qualifier
for the World Championships. Liz has
assisted in classes for the last 8 years. She
earned her TCRG in 2003 and now is a
full-time teacher of Irish Dance. In
addition to teaching Wednesday and Thursday classes and
private lessons in Indianapolis, Liz teaches a sister school of
the Richens/Timm Academy in Kokomo. Liz has a degree in
art history from DePauw University.
Meghan Barmann
Meghan Barmann is also a five time World
qualifier.  She trained at the Richens/Timm
Academy and has assisted in classes for
8 years. She has a degree in Advertising
from the University of Illinois and currently
works for Bandy Carroll Hellige Advertising.
Meghan will be instructing the adult
classes on Monday evenings this year, as
well as teaching children on Wednesday evenings.
IDI Board
President - Tom O'Brien
Vice President - Cindy Hunter
Co-Treasurers - Joe and Penny Conway
Secretary - RJ Vannoy
Performance Chair - Teresa Reeves
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