Dance

‘STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2018’

When I first came to college in September I had no idea that I would have such an amazing year. I have learned so much about myself and I have made friends for life. My dancing and performance skills have all improved since I came to CSN thanks to my teachers Jane & Aishling. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to pursue a career in dance. After I finish in CSN I would like to move to England and continue with my dancing. My first year in CSN Dance 1 was amazing but to top it all off I won “Student Of The Year” at our Graduation Show. I am looking forward to further improving my dance and performance skills when I come back for a second year.

Dylan Wiggins

I can safely say that choosing to study dance at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa was one of the most sensible decisions I’ve ever made. I had always dreamed of working professionally within the performing arts and I knew that in order to be successful in achieving this ambition I would have to relocate to the UK, the hub of the dance scene in Europe, to enter into full time training. In order to give myself a fair chance in competing with the high calibre of dancers in the UK I required some form of pre-vocational training.

During my dance training in CSN I was surrounded by people who were just as passionate about dance as I was and this helped foster a creative, competitive and supportive learning environment. Our mentor Jane Kellaghan acted as our head tutor, motivator, choreographer and through her constant encouragement she helped us develop into versatile performers and artists with inquisitive minds. Her commitment to her craft is laudable and infectious and if it wasn’t for her I would not have been as successful as I was with my auditions in London. I auditioned for seven colleges in total and got accepted to all seven and I was fortunate enough to be offered a full scholarships to two of those colleges, one of them being my current home for the next three years, Masters College, one of the leading performing arts institutes in the UK. The college boasts a faculty which consists of some of the top instructors and performers in the industry and at my audition I was commended for my work ethic and etiquette and strong foundations across all dance genres. Coláiste Stiofán Naofa played an pivotal role in this outcome.

Kevin Twomey Kevin is currently a student of Masters College of Performing Arts, London.

‘DANCER OF THE YEAR 2018’

After completing one year in CSN Dance I can honestly say it has been one of the most amazing and valuable experiences. I’ve learnt so much from our teachers this year and it has really helped me with my confidence and performance. I wish to continue on in CSN for a second year in Dance to keep up my training while continuing to improve and strengthen as a dancer. Following next year I plan on doing performing work abroad and also to train for teaching qualifications to become a qualified dance teacher. Coming to CSN this year to do the dance course was one of the best decisions I’ve made and I’ve grown not only as a dancer, but as a person. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone looking to make a career in dance.

Becky Sheil

The Dance Course at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa provided me with the necessary skills to progress to being awarded a full scholarship on the degree course at the world renowned Doreen Bird College in London, where I completed my training.  During my time in CSN Dance, I received honours in all my ballet and modern exams along with a Bank of Ireland Millennium Scholarship.  I also gained valuable work experience with one of Ireland’s professional ballet companies - Cork City Ballet which made me the envy of all my colleagues in London.

Richard Murphy. (Has performed in ‘The Bodyguard’ in the West End. Credits include ‘Chicago’, ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘Wicked’.)