
ABOUT US
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
The McAleer Irish Dance School was founded by Kathleen McAleer ADCRG. Kathleen has provided expert tuition to children and adults in Irish Dance for over 35 years
In 1996, Kathleen was joined by her daughter Fiona Holmes ADCRG, who is now the principal of the school.
In 2010, the McAleer Irish Dance School relocated to Pakenham and continues to provide the very best tuition in Irish Dance for children from 18 months of age, right through to our adult class.
2011 was the year the talented and world-renowned John Carey ADCRG joined our teaching team as our workshop teacher, providing our students with another perspective and many wonderful experiences
In 2012, the school welcomed Leanne McCall TCRG and Clare McAleer TCRG to our teaching team, after both ladies became qualified teachers.
In September of 2016, Fiona Holmes undertook her adjudication exam and Jacquie Bigby, Johanna Daly, Hayley Davies and Laura McBride all took their teaching exam to become fully qualified teachers.
The McAleer Irish Dance School’s objective is to provide all students with a high quality of tuition, allowing each student to reach their full potential, whilst developing a passion for dancing.
ALL ABOUT IRISH DANCING
Our Irish Dance teachers are all qualified and registered with the Australian Irish Dancing Association and the Irish Dancing Commission in Ireland.
The McAleer School is one of the premier schools in Australia, with students winning State and National tittles in both solo and team events since 1974. Our students have danced and placed at the World Championship, as well as toured professionally with shows such as Lord of the Dance.
We offer something for everyone in 2021!
MEET THE TEAM
Where the Passion Begins
Our team are highly qualified and registered teachers and adjudicators with AIDA VIC, AIDA Inc and the CLRG.

KATHLEEN MCALEER
ADCRG
FOUNDER

FIONA HOLMES
ADCRG & BAED
DIRECTOR

LEANNE MCCALL
TCRG & MAED
LEADING TEACHER

JACQUIE BIGBY
TCRG & BAED
LEADING TEACHER

HAYLEY DAVIES
TCRG & BAED
LEADING TEACHER

LAURA MCBRIDE
TCRG
LEADING TEACHER

JOHN CAREY
ADCRG
WORKSHOP TEACHER

SONIA LEAHY
ADMINISTRATION
ASSISTANT

GEORGIA MACDONALD
PILATES BARRE INSTRUCTOR
ASSISTANT TEACHER

CHLOE LENDERS
ASSISTANT TEACHER

MATILDA RUIZ
ASSISTANT TEACHER

ERIN O'HARA
ASSISTANT TEACHER