Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance, Chicago

When Sheila Tully Driscoll started teaching Irish dance in her mother's basement as a college student, there's no way she could have known that she was at the very beginning of her career. Forty-five years later, the Irish dancing champion is still imparting the art to students of all ages and skill levels. She's perfected her teaching method, which allows students to have six months to get acquainted with the basic steps of Irish dancing before graduating to more advanced techniques and performances, all while keeping fitness, fun, and friendship in mind.