About the Director; Niamh Webster T.C.R.G.

Tir Na Nog is run by Niamh Webster. She is first generation Canadian, as her father was born in Ireland and emmigrated to Canada in 1954. Niamh received her T.C.R.G. (Teachers An Cumisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha) in Dublin, Ireland and has been teaching Irish dance for over 15 years.

• She competed as a Champion Irish Dancer for many years and qualified for the North American and World Championships. Niamh has danced solo, in the duet Shaunetta and as an original member and director of the First Generation Dancers across Canada, in the United States, Ireland and Scotland.

• She has shared the stage with such diverse artists as Ashley MacIssac, Teada, Loretto Reid, Brolum, Day Break and Dervish. She has been featured on City TV, Breakfast Televistion, CTV and CKCO. Niamh has graced many stages such as Toronoto's Harbour Front, Hamilton's Earth Song Festival, Saline Michigan's Ceiltic Festival, Fergus Scottish Festival, Goderich Celtic Roots, Centre in the Square, RiverRun, and more.

• Her award winning choreography is just one of the many attributes that Niamh is known for wherever she goes. She has ran workshops and given lectures at the Gaelic College in Scotland, and in Chicago, Michigan and throught Ontario. She has called Ceilis for Natalie MacMaster and Donnel Leahy. Niamh was the co-recipient of the first Auleen Theriault Young Tradition Award, presented at the Goderich Celtic Roots festival in 2001.

"The last person who danced here like that was Jean Butler!" Manager at Matt Molloy's Pub, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland

"Niamh Webster is known widely for her dramatic choreography. Her work with her students leads to stunning visuals and a strong narrative storyline." Goderich Celtic Roots Festival

Tir Na Nog offers small class sizes, individual attention, and an open door policy for both parents and students. We motivate both our competitive and recreational students to excel in the fine art of Irish dance. The academy is dedicated to creating and upholding a traditional, supportive, patient and fun learning environment for all.