Welcome To O'Hehir School of Irish Dance
A Premiere Dance School
Welcome to O'Hehir School of Irish Dance, a studio focused on achieving exceptional standards of dance. We believe in nurturing creativity and artistic development, and offer a warm and positive environment to foster the growth that all dancers want and need. Reach out today to learn more about the classes we offer and how to get involved.
Katrina O'Hehir ADCRG
Katrina O'Hehir ADCRG is a highly accomplished Irish dancer and teacher originally from County Durham, England. She has a remarkable competitive record, including multiple titles and a top 10 placement at the World Championships.
Katrina also toured globally as the lead dancer in "Lord of the Dance" for over four years. After a successful career in healthcare, she founded the O'Hehir School of Irish Dance, nurturing the next generation of talented dancers and has produced numerous champions including
British National, Great Britain, and Regional
Champions, as well as a Globe holder.
Katrina is a recipient of the Global Excellence in Teaching Award and a qualified adjudicator, recognized for her expertise in Irish dance.
Collette Hesketh
Collette had her dancing shoes on at age 3, following in the footsteps of her two older sisters. She competed from a very early age achieving top ten in the Great Britain and British National Championships, taking top spot in several years of Regional Championships, qualifying for Worlds, both solo and celidh team dancing. At 18 years old, Collette auditioned for Lord of the Dance and went on her first tour with Michael Flatley to Taiwan, then continued performing in sold out venues across Austria, Germany, Bahrain and many others! She returned home to attend university to pursue her dream career as a nurse.
How We Got Started
For generations, human civilizations have been dancing. Whether for cultural reasons or pure enjoyment, there’s a wonderful feeling that one gets from the art of movement. Just ask the dedicated dancers who come to practice every single day.
When you decide to join us at O'Hehir School of Irish Dance, you too will be able to take advantage of our professional staff at our fully-equipped and recently renovated studio. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer looking to improve your technique, we guarantee you’ll find it here.