Two Laois Irish dancers shine in Riverdance workshop

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Two talented Irish dancers from Laois got to dance with Riverdance in the Gaiety Theatre this summer.

They are among four members of Buggie School of Irish Dancing who took part in the Riverdance Summer school.

Aisling Mills, Kate Sheridan, Sophie Ellis and Violet Kruger all took part in the summer school which runs every year in Dublin and Boston.placeholder image
Aisling Mills, Kate Sheridan, Sophie Ellis and Violet Kruger all took part in the summer school which runs every year in Dublin and Boston.

The highlight of the week for Kate and Aisling was getting to dance with the cast of Riverdance on stage in the Gaiety Theatre for an invited audience, family and friends as part of the summer school.

Below: Sophie Ellis and Violet Kruger with a Riverdance performerplaceholder image
Below: Sophie Ellis and Violet Kruger with a Riverdance performer

Kate was the recipient of one of only two Riverdance scholarships awarded for the week.

Her scholarship covered all the costs of the summer school week. It was awarded based on her written and video application.

Meanwhile Aisling was chosen as one of the most promising dancers to dance in the show’s summer school finale…..an experience they won’t forget in a hurry.placeholder image
Meanwhile Aisling was chosen as one of the most promising dancers to dance in the show’s summer school finale…..an experience they won’t forget in a hurry.

On the back of a very successful Fleadh Cheoil two weeks ago in Mullingar, it’s been an exciting time for the Buggie School.

Riverdance runs until September 10th at The Gaiety Theatre with tickets available. 

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