Eireann Academy Irish Dance - Teachers
Meet our talented teachers from Eireann Academy
Ann Truman
TMRF - Lead Teacher
- Teacher, Administration – Registered teacher with the An Comimisiún Le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG) and Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA)
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Ann has been involved in Irish dancing for over 40 years. She competed at many feiseanna (competitions) in England and Scotland throughout the 70’s and won the All England titles at 14.
Ann started her affair with Irish dancing in London at the ripe old age of 5 and continued up until she successfully completed her TMRF exams. She was very lucky to be involved with Irish culture from birth, surrounded by a traditional flutist father and many talented musical relatives who influenced her love of music and dance.
Ann’s introduction into the Queensland Irish dancing community, after emigrating from the UK, resulted from her daughter taking up Irish dance. Ann was lucky to re educate and learn the steps & challenges of today’s dances. Her enthusiasm and love of Irish dance is apparent from her dedication to the traditional style, values and passion she shares with the teachers, students and parents of the Éireann Academy.
Siobhán Rogers
TCRG - Lead Teacher
- Teacher, Media and Advertising – Registered teacher with the An Comimisún Le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG) and Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama & Dance) & Graduate Diploma in Education
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Siobhan has been involved in Irish Dancing for over 20 years. Having competed at both State and National level achieving much success for Walker School of Irish Dance, in 2017 Siobhan progressed from dancer to teacher, completing the TCRG exam.
Siobhan’s competition experience also extends internationally, where she competed in multiple feiseanna for the Griffin Lynch School. In 2010, she was invited to join their figure team that competed at the Great Britain, All Ireland and World Championships.
Siobhan has continued to share her passion of dance with all pupils from the tiny 2 year olds to the adult dancers. Her commitment and dedication for dance continues to grow through her love for sharing this form with new students. Siobhan graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2016, becoming a high school teacher specialising in the subjects Drama, Dance and Special Education.
Ashleigh Gordon
Assistant Teacher
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Ashleigh began Irish Dancing at nine years old, and has since competed at state and national titles as a representative for the Eireann Academy of Irish Dance. Receiving World Qualification in 2021 with aspirations to compete at the World Championships, Ashleigh has also trained in jazz, contemporary and lyrical dance styles outside of competitive Irish Dancing. Alongside dancing, Ashleigh endeavours to study a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at the University of Queensland in the coming years. She is excited to continue her involvement at the Eireann Academy in both the competitive and teaching realms.
Sarah Donaghy
Assistant Teacher
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Sarah has been dancing at the Eireann Academy since she moved to Australia from Ireland in 2010. She has competed at state, national and international level events in both solo and team competitions, and has represented the Eireann Academy in many performances and displays. Sarah is currently in her fourth year of a Nursing and Midwifery dual degree at The University of Queensland. Although no longer competing in competitive Irish Dancing, Sarah continues her love for dance through assisting with teaching at the Eireann Academy.