Above: 1min Hip-Hop Workshop Trailer

Above: 1min Contemporary Workshop Trailer

I Teach...

  • Beginners and Intermediate Hip-Hop with a focus on social dances, choreography and freestyle skills; Beginners Lockin’ & Absolute Beginners Breakin’.

  • All Levels Workshops in Hip-Hop and Commercial choreography.

  • All Levels Contemporary and Lyrical Dance Classes, both in Technique and Choreography.

  • A Fusion of Hip-Hop and Contemporary Dance Choreography.

  • All Age Groups! 2yrs - 80yrs!

  • Group Classes, One-Off Workshops, Private Classes, Choreography, Dance Camps, Improvisation Skills, Re-Connecting to Your Body, Quietening the Mind.

I Specialise… 

  • … in teaching Beginners Adults both Hip-Hop and Contemporary Dance. I create a low pressure, fun environment for adults who have very little experience and don’t know where to start or how to start improving.

  • … in Youth Dance. I founded my own youth dance company and ran it successfully for 5 years. Ages ranged from 11 - 22yrs. I meet young people where they are and challenge them to improve while holding a stable space for them to grow at their own pace.

  • … in creating “Joyful, Encouraging, Safe and Inspiring”* environments to connect with your body and learn. *(quote taken from previous student, Zoe Patterson)

  • … in Monthly Workshops sharing a healthy once-a-month drop-in of dance skills and info catered to the group.

  • … in Creating Choreography that is Fun, Clown-adjacent, a little Odd and Absurd, with Humanity at it’s centre - instead of heralding “the perfect dancer” Ideal.

  • … in Allowing my students to be Seen, to accept the Body and Skills they already have and to work from there. And by “Work”, I mean Joyfully Play and see what results emerge!

Galway Limerick dance artist teacher playfully leaping on stage

Photo by Shane Vaughan


As a man that goes out a lot, I decided a few months back that I needed to learn to dance to get the max out of my nights out. Rachel came highly recommended and after just one session I was dancing, and dancing well, in the clubs! I thought it would take a few months! Rachel’s expertise has given me the knowledge and confidence to express myself and a new found love for dance!
— Richie, Private Class Student


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Fun dance moves collage by Galway Limerick dance teacher
heels dance collage by Galway Limerick dance teacher
Fun dance moves collage by Galway Limerick dance teacher

tutorials available!

Hip-Hop dance tutorial by Galway Limerick artist teacher

Hip-Hop Warm Up!

This 30min tutorial (created for Covid times but still great for some daily cardio!) is available for a Revolut or bank transfer donation. There is no talking, simply moving to music using Hip-Hop techniques. A great way to start your day, dance with housemates or if you’re sick of the gym!

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

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Commercial choreography dance tutorial in heels by Galway Limerick dance artist teacher

Commercial Choreography

A dance tutorial (created for Covid times but still available!) with original choreography to Power by Little Mix. This dance can be learned in heels, shoes or bare-feet. It is fun, empowering and high energy!

SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

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Hip-Hop choreography dance tutorial to Limerick’s Citrus Fresh rap by Galway Limerick dance teacher artist

Hip-Hop Choreo

A dance tutorial (created for Covid times but still available!) with original choreography to Heart by Limerick based rapper Citrus Fresh. Aggressive, high energy and in your face!

SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATE

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