The Callanan Academy of Dance is founded by Moira Callanan who has competed nationally and Internationally for 20 years.

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Moira is also a qualified RAD registered teacher achieving her ARAD in 2002 after achieving Distinction in her Advanced 2 exam. 

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Moira has completed an associate degree in Dance at QUT and is currently studying Exercise Physiology at UNE. She is a qualified clinical Pilates instructor for the last 14 years

 

The school opened in 2015 and offers Irish Dancing classes for Children and Adults Irish solo dancing and Ceili classes, for beginners to championship level.

 

We also offer Ballet classes for Children offering the RAD ballet syllabus.

 

We regularly compete in competitions throughout the year including State and National Championships.

 

There are also many performance opportunities throughout the year and we encourage all our dancers to perform.

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​You could learn how to dance like those in the ever-popular global shows such as ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance’. Kids you could dance like Emma – the yellow Wiggle who also does Irish Dancing.

 

We encourage the dancers to explore all aspects of dance.