Irish Dance
Whether or not your family has an Irish background, Irish dance can be enjoyed by all! Irish dance classes offer fun, fitness, and friendship for children aged 2.5 and up. Beyond learning the skills of Irish dancing, your child will also learn:
Self-confidence
Teamwork and sportsmanship
Goal setting and work ethic
Timing and rhythm
A love of music and culture!
The Whelan School
The Whelan School of Irish Dance was founded in 2023 by Anna Bittner, T.C.R.G. It is a fun, friendly, and inclusive school where children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome to come and experience the joy of Irish dance, music and culture!
About the teacher
Anna Bittner, T.C.R.G.
Anna started Irish dancing at the age of 10 after falling in love with the Riverdance revolution that was sweeping the world by storm. She advanced through the levels and competed at the highest level of competition, placing top 3 in Queensland, top 10 in Australia, and representing Australia in the World Championships. Through the years, Anna was also a member of many state championship winning ceili teams and countless performance troupes. She passed the comprehensive T.C.R.G. exam in 2017, giving her the certification to teach Irish dance under the world’s premier Irish dance organisation, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. After graduating from university and establishing her nursing career, she founded the Whelan School of Irish Dance in 2023.
Anna is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of Irish Dance with the upcoming generation of little jiggers! Childhood dance lessons not only offer fun, fitness and friendship to boys and girls of all ages, but also help to develop motor skills and coordination, self-confidence, teamwork skills and more! As a registered nurse, Anna also holds current CPR and first aid certifications, so your children are in safe hands.