My journey with Irish Dance started unexpectedly. I was sitting in school, listening to an assembly when I saw Irish Dance for the first time. I was instantly captivated by the music and knew right away that I had to learn to dance.

Afterward, I grabbed a little handwritten flyer from the teacher and ran straight to my mum, saying, “Mum, take me there!”

Even though my mum came from a musical Irish family, she thought ballet might be a better fit. At three years old, I was firm in my decision, telling her I wasn’t going to wear a tutu. I knew exactly what I wanted. She was surprised but, without hesitation, took me to my first class, even though she hadn’t heard of the school before.

On my first day, I was nervous. I begged my mum, “Don’t leave me!” She stayed for that first lesson. But by the end, when I felt at ease, I told her she could wait in the other room. It was the start of a journey that would shape my life.

One thing that always stuck with me was the church hall—its wooden floor—and I dreamed of having a dance studio with a sprung wooden floor just like it, where I could dance every day. Funny how at five years old, you see the world so differently.

Over the years, I was fortunate to perform and compete, even taking my dancing all the way to America. I hit a tough period of ill health that kept me away from sports, and during that time, my mother passed away. I was later invited to perform on TV, and in tribute to my mum, I promised myself that the next year, I would win an Irish Dance World Title in her memory. The dress I wore was custom-made by the same dressmaker who had made my childhood costumes, and yes, a tutu was added to the skirt!

Throughout my journey, I’ve learned that when you act with passion and purpose, the greatest achievements are within reach. This is the motto of our school, and the heart in our logo symbolizes my late mother’s spirit, with a cross at the center—representing her roots from Kildare.

At our school, we believe in nurturing not just the skills of our dancers, but their dedication, focus, and passion. If you’re ready to commit, we’ll help you progress in both your grades and competitions. Together, we can achieve greatness.