My love of Irish dancing began at the age of nine when I attended my first class in East Bentleigh, a suburb in Melbourne’s south-east. What started as a childhood interest quickly grew into a lifelong passion — one that inspired me to become a teacher, adjudicator and examiner.

For more than thirty years, I have directed the Hall School of Irish Dancing, working with both competitive and non-competitive dancers. Over the past twenty years, I have also delivered specialised classes for candidates preparing for their TMRF, TCRG and ADCRG examinations. Supporting and strengthening Irish dancing in Australia has always been at the heart of my work.

I organise two annual feiseanna in Victoria and serve as an examiner across all grades. At a state level, I have had the privilege of holding several roles with AIDA Victoria, including Secretary and State Delegate.

Nationally, prior to the formation of AIDA Inc., I served twice as National Secretary. I have also been honoured to serve on the AIDA Inc Executive as Vice-President and Treasurer, and to represent Victoria on the AIDA Inc Council on four occasions as State Delegate.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all dancers, teachers and parents every success and enjoyment in their Irish dancing journey.