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Rocio Dusmet

Born in Madrid, Rocio began her professional career when she was eight years old. She graduated from the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance Mariemma in the specialty of Spanish Dance in Madrid. In 2012 Rocio was awarded the Spanish Dance Prize at the XVI National Call for Dance City of Castellón. Rocio has toured France, … Continued

Brian Culligan

Emily McFadden

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

Dylan Schloss

Christine Lesnikova

Christine is from Brooklyn, New York. She started her training in Rhythmic Gymnastics and Ballet as a young girl. She graduated from Fiorello LaGuardia high school with a dance diploma in Ballet and Modern dance. She also trained with the Alvin Ailey dance company and she received a full scholarship to Bolshoi Ballet summer program … Continued

Ellie-Mae Wheeler

Ellie-Mae from London, UK began her dance journey at the age of 11 with the Claddagh Academy in London. During her competitive career, she placed 6th at the World Championships and won multiple major titles. In 2017, she was awarded a scholarship to the Riverdance Summer School, where she was selected to perform with the … 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

Olivia Nachitigal

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