Louise and her family moved from Dublin, Ireland, to the U.S. when she was a child. After watching her first Irish dance performance at the age of four, she was eager to learn the art herself. Louise went on to dance competitively for 14 years with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), earning the honor of becoming a successful champion Irish dancer.

Following her graduation from Bridgewater State University, Louise fulfilled her dream of opening her own dance school while also working as a preschool teacher. She is a licensed Irish dance teacher and adjudicator with the Irish dance organization Cumann Rince Dea Mheasa (CRDM) and has been recognized as a Global Award Winner for Excellence in Teaching Irish Dance by Irish Dance Magazine. Louise enjoys combining her knowledge and experience in education with her passion for dance, weaving both into her teaching philosophy and the core values of her dance school.

Louise loves working with dancers of all ages—from beginners dancing their first steps to experienced, award-winning competitors. She is passionate about sharing her love of Irish dance and believes it is a wonderful way to form friendships, build confidence, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Outside of the studio, Louise is a preschool teacher in Westford, MA and loves family time with her husband and two children- especially lake days in NH & hiking in the mountains!

Miss Mary

Office Manager

Mary and family made the big leap over from Ireland to Boston in 1989. She worked in the banking industry for 30 years, and began her new career as the office manager at our dance school in 2016 with her daughter Louise. In Mary's spare time, she enjoys boating and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Miss Brianne

Irish Dance Teacher

Brianne started dancing at the age of 5 and has always had a deep love for the art and sport of Irish dance. She grew up in a proudly Irish family (grandparents came to NY from County Longford) and was brought to several local feises as a young girl. Eventually, she asked to be enrolled and started with the Petri School of Irish Dance in NY where she competed for the entirety of her dancing career, other than 2 years spent with the Maguire O’Shea academy when her family relocated to England. Throughout her dancing career, Brianne competed nationally and internationally earning several titles including Mid-Atlantic regional champion, North American National Champion, and World medal holder. Throughout these years she also enjoyed teaching private lessons and assisting with the occasional practices for the younger dancers.

After her competitive career, Brianne attended Boston College where she joined the Boston College Irish Dance club. She held several Executive positions, including Co-President and Head choreographer, which helped her discover her love of choreography and all of the elements that went into a performance.

Irish dance has been a lifelong passion with lasting impacts, not to mention all the amazing friendships along the way! She looks forward to helping dancers achieve their goals, whatever they may be, and to cultivate confidence, discipline, and artistic expression through her classes.

Miss Ciara started Irish dancing at the age of 4 and has always had a strong connection to Irish culture and heritage. Her grandparents emigrated from Sligo and Galway and passed down their love for music and dancing through generations. Before Ciara was old enough to go to dance class with her sisters, she was always throwing on their dresses and old ghillies and making up her own steps for everyone to watch. Ciara later moved up the championship level and had the privilege to compete at local, regional, and national competitions in solo and ceili dancing. She loved helping younger dancers during class and summer camp workshops as well as performing at nursing homes, festivals, sporting events, and even the Captiol Building!

Irish dancing has taught Ciara many valuable life lessons of determination, leadership, confidence, and perseverance. She cherishes the memories she has had with friends and family at class and competitions. Ciara enjoyed ceili dancing most of all because the team would work together to combine their strengths in order to set and achieve goals, all while cheering each other on in the process. Ciara is thrilled to be a part of the McHale School and is looking forward to keeping up the tradition and love for the sport!

Miss Lily

Irish Dance Teacher

Lily has always had a love for dance and was introduced to Irish dancing at age 5 to connect with her Irish heritage. Lily competed within CLRG, achieving the rank of Open Champion. Lily competed at the North American Nationals and placed at the New England Regional Oireachtas. In 2019, she was awarded the IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship at the NAN's in Vancouver, Canada. In her dancing career, Lily performed at many events and festivals throughout Massachusetts. Lily loved to help the younger dancers at her school and had a job as an assistant teacher of ballet during her middle and high school years. Lily loves Irish dancing not just for the art and sport of it, but for the many life skills and lessons it has taught her. Lily credits dancing for her ability to be confident, resilient, and a leader, among other valuable traits. Lily has also formed lifelong friendships through Irish dancing, including her Ceili teammates, with whom she remains in regular contact.

Lily is finishing her degree at UMass Boston, where she founded the Irish Dancing Club. She is a pre-medical student with a job in healthcare and a background in science. She is excited to help students on their journey in dancing and support them as they reach their goals, both in and out of the dance studio.

Miss Maura

Irish Dance Teacher

Maura began her Irish dancing career at the age of three at a studio in Chicago, IL. She competed within CLRG, earning placements at the Oireachtas, North American National Championships, Great Britain Championships, All-Ireland Championships, and World Championships as both a soloist and ceili dancer. In 2018, she won the ladies Senior Ladies Ceili title at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

During her undergraduate studies, she was Co-President of the Notre Dame/ Saint Mary's Irish Dance Club, teaching and choreographing routines for campus performances, community events, and intercollegiate competitions. Doing so led her to become Head Counselor at Camp Rince Ceol Irish dance summer camp, which she still attends each summer.

Maura's love for Irish dance has continued to grow throughout the years, and she is incredibly grateful for the lifelong friendships, experiences, and opportunities the dance community has given her. She is passionate about sharing that same love of Irish Dance with the next generation, creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where dancers can grow in both confidence and skill.

Maura currently dances professionally at the Dubliner in Boston, while also attending graduate school at Boston University. Outside of the studio, she enjoys painting, playing drums, and going for long walks. She is beyond excited and grateful to be a part of the McHale family!

Miss Caroline

Preschool/ Level 1 Irish Dance Teacher

Caroline's love of Irish dancing began at the young age of 4. She enjoyed ballet & tap but found her real love in Irish Step. Caroline loves learning new choreography and building lifelong friendships through dance. She worked her way up to the level of Open Champion, becoming a three time World Qualifier, and current World Medalist. She has assisted classes in the past, and looks forward to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for the young dancers. Caroline plans to continue her education in college with interests in pharmacology or nursing in the future. She also looks forward to continuing her passion for Irish dance by teaching future dancers as she loves working with children!

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