Teachers

Louise Corrigan TCRG

Her dancing career began at the age of five with the Geraldine Clifford School of Irish Dance. She later trained with the Carmel Somers School of Irish Dance, also based in County Kildare, and remained there until she finished competing and became a TCRG in 2007. She competed in Leinster and All-Ireland and International Championships from the age of thirteen and won two Leinster Regional titles in 2003 and 2005.

Louise also danced professionally for Dublin-based dance company ‘Celtic Rhythm’ from 2001 through 2008, performing regularly in Dublin City and throughout Ireland and Europe at weddings, festivals and corporate events. She has taught classes and workshops in Kildare and Dublin and has also choreographed stage performances and team entries for festivals and competitions. Based in New York City since August 2008, Louise currently teaches for the Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance and performs with the Niall O’Leary Irish Dance Troupe and has been an exciting addition to the Irish dance community in New York City.