IRISH DANCE
We are a non-competitive Irish dance program, offering youth and adult classes spanning all age groups and abilities. Our classes are a blend of traditional and modern Irish dancing, highlighting the athleticism, artistry, and tradition of this unique dance style. We promote excellence in technique and form, but each individual dancers lies at the center of our philosophy. Our philosophy goes beyond traditional dance instruction, marked by the emphasis on cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment that nurtures not only the technical proficiency of our students, but also fosters self-assurance and serves as a medium for self-expression. We are dedicated to helping each dancer achieve their personal best and maximize their growth, not only as dancers, but also as individuals. We believe in the power of cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment where each dancer feels inspired and empowered to reach their full potential, on and off the dance floor.
SHAMROCK STEPS
Confidence
We strive to instill confidence and foster courage in each dancer by empowering and supporting them, so that they feel accepted, valued, and celebrated.
Community
We foster a safe and inclusive space for dancers to collectively explore creativity, while nourishing relationships with their peers, and expanding their personal horizons.
Connection
We uphold a strong connection to the roots and tradition of Irish dance, all the while encouraging dancers to delve into self-discovery and to explore their self-connections.
Director &
Instructor
With over two decades of dedication to Irish dance, Victoria’s journey is marked by countless competitive placements on national and international stages, and over a decade of training dancers from the beginner-world championship levels. Her dance odyssey has taken her across the United States and to international stages in cities as diverse as Moscow, Salzburg, Montreal, and Vancouver. Throughout her training, she had the privilege of learning from some of the world’s top dancers and renowned figures in the Irish dance community. She spent the majority of her competitive career training under the McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance, also having spent time training under the Tir na Nog School of Irish Dance (now Scoil Rince Ceim Oir Russia) in Moscow, Russia, which was spotlighted in the Irish dance documentary, Jig. Victoria is also a certified yoga teacher, fusing elements of mindfulness, breathing techniques, and her knowledge of movement and the body into each dance class. She is a linguist by day, with a Master’s Degree in Conference Interpretation, and is originally from the East coast, where she owned and operated an Irish dance studio for several years. Now rooted in the East Bay, Victoria is enthusiastic about continuing her journey and sharing her profound passion for Irish dance with the local community.
