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Emily Jade McFadden

Emily Jade, a Montgomery County native, started Irish dancing for a small school in Gaithersburg, MD at the age of five. Emily holds fond memories of dancing across the DMV as a child, some of her favorite performances being the annual St. Patrick’s Parade of Washington, D.C. and dancing for military heroes at the Walter … Continued

Kenji Igus

Kenji Igus has been tap dancing since the age of six, starting out in the jazz night clubs of Los Angeles and then joining the Jazz Tap Ensemble. Kenji is featured in a variety of media including doing work for ESPN, Google, Disney, and Amazon. Kenji has choreographed two shows for Universal Studios Hollywood, consulted … Continued

Cathal Croke

Uilleann Pipes and Whistles Dublin born uilleann piper Cathal Croke, a Senior All Ireland Champion and Honours Graduate in Music from the University of Limerick, has performed at festivals and toured with productions in numerous countries spanning five continents. He has played for two Presidents of Ireland, was recorded by RTÉ, has shared the stage … Continued

Sarah Gaughran

Sarah Gaughran from Dublin, Ireland began her dancing journey at age 4 with the Fegan Academy. She is a three-time Leinster champion and top 10 in the last three World Irish Dancing Championships. She is currently studying at UCD. Sarah took part in the Riverdance Summer School in Dublin and Boston and then her lifelong … Continued

Keeva Corry

Keeva started Irish dancing at the age of four years at the Croghan Green Academy in Co. Clare, Ireland. Keeva won four World titles in her competitive career along with 14 major championship wins. Keeva successfully auditioned for Riverdance at the Riverdance Summer School in 2019. She fulfilled her dream and joined the cast for … Continued

Olivia Nachtigal

Olivia from Western Canada began dancing at the age of 4 years old. She danced competitively for the Mattierin School of Irish dance and won many competitive titles, including placing top 5 at the World championships. She attended the Riverdance Summer School in Dublin in 2019 and her dream came true when she was asked … Continued

Jordan McCormick

Jordan hails from the west of Ireland and has been dancing since the age of 3. He attained multiple international titles including All Ireland and World Champion. At the age of 18 he successfully auditioned for Riverdance and has been dancing professionally ever since, touring 16 different countries over the span of 6 years. A … Continued

Haley Richardson

Haley Richardson is a virtuosic musician who has garnered many prestigious awards, including multiple championships at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All Ireland Championships), numerous Mid-Atlantic Championships, and the coveted Fiddler of Dooney awards (2015 and 2018). She brings a rare dynamism and energy to her music, informed by thorough knowledge of the form, mastery … Continued

William Bryant

Born in Sydney, Australia, Will trained with the Halloran Dance School in Irish, ballet, contemporary and tap from the age of four. Will performed lead roles in musical productions and made regular appearances on TV. At university he studied for a Bachelor of Music and is an accomplished guitarist. An ambitious athlete, Will is studying … Continued

Kieran Bryant

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Kieran began dancing at the age of five. With the Halloran School, he studied Irish, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Travelling extensively to compete, Kieran achieved great success at a state, national and international level. Kieran has worked as an actor appearing in film, television and … Continued