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Dharmesh Patel

Dharmesh started dancing at the age of seven and graduated from Bird College of Performing Arts in London 2007. He has danced and assisted with choreography in various shows all over the world. He is disciplined in many forms of dance ranging from Classical to Hip/Hop working in various Opera’s at the English National Opera … 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

Keeva Corry

Keeva began Irish dancing at the age of four at the Croghan Green Academy in Co. Clare, Ireland. Throughout her competitive career, she became a four-time World Champion and earned 14 major championship titles. In 2019, Keeva successfully auditioned for Riverdance at the Riverdance Summer School, and in 2020 she fulfilled a lifelong dream by … Continued

Gerard Byrne

Gerard from Donegal, Ireland began dancing at the age of 5 for the McNelis Cunningham Boyle School of Dance. During a successful 14 years of competing, he won several prestigious competitions, including three World Championship titles. He has performed with shows including Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Rhythm of the Dance and Celtic Steps. … 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 in Edmonton 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 … 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

Anna Mai Fitzpatrick

Anna Mai from Co. Meath, Ireland began her dance journey at the age of four and danced competitively for sixteen years alongside her brother Fergus. She knew from a young age that Irish Dance was her passion. She won many major championships including the All-Ireland Championships, Great Britain Championships and the British Nationals. Anna Mai … Continued

Fergus Fitzpatrick

Fergus from Co. Meath, Ireland discovered his passion for dance at the age of eight. With his sister Anna Mai, he grew up competing internationally in Irish dancing competitions. Under the tutelage of Holly and Kavanagh Academy of Irish Dance, Fergus achieved his dream of becoming a World Champion in 2017. He joined Riverdance performing … Continued

William Bryant

Will is an accomplished stage, film and commercial dance artist. Having trained in various styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and tap, Will felt a deep connection with the culture, musicality, and precision of Irish dance. Born in Australia, he grew up travelling the globe competing in Irish dance, winning State and … Continued

Kieran Bryant

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Kieran’s dancing career began at the age of four. He studied Irish, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Travelling extensively around the world to compete, Kieran won various titles at a state, national and international level alongside his brother and sister. Kieran is also an accomplished musician … Continued