/ˈtreb(ə)l/
tre·ble
A term used to describe a specific type of Irish Dance Step where the dancer executes three distinct sounds in quick succession, typically performed on the balls of the feet.
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In a predominantly Italian enclave in New Jersey, Sheila Connelly enrolls her daughters in an Irish dance class, seeking a cultural re-connection, thrusting them into the limelight of the modest “Trisha Tierney School,” housed in the local Elks Club alongside a bustling bar. As Ciara rises as the school’s star amidst dim lights and cigarette smoke” As Riverdance sweeps the nation, their journey unfolds from humble beginnings to to the cutthroat world of pageant-style competition, rife with challenges including a flawed instructor, financial woes, betrayal and a cheating scandal. From Regionals to Nationals and finally the World Championships in Ireland, Ciara Connelly’s rise is a gripping tale of resilience and family bonds, peppered with laughter, tears, and triumphant cheers for the underdog dance school.
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