Meet Miss Carol

Meet Miss Carol

Hi, I’m Carol Egan, Principal at Celtic Star.

I inherited my passion and love for teaching Irish dance from my Mom and Aunt who have run leading Irish dance schools in Ireland over the last 40 years.

My first steps were on my tippy toes and I went on to win several All Ireland, World and British solo dance competitions over the years, however my greatest joy came from teaching in my Mom’s classes passing on the beauty and magic of Irish dance.

I completed my Irish dance teaching qualification while studying for my under graduate and Master’s Degree in Commerce and went on to develop a successful corporate career over 15 years working as a management consultant at EY London.

It is natural and exciting for me to return to my heritage and happiest childhood memories setting up Celtic Star Irish Dance Academy to share in the pleasure that can be experienced through Irish dance.

Fully qualified champion Irish dancer

  • Governing Body of Irish Dance
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    • About Celtic Star Irish Dance

    Happy and fun loving is generally the way every parent wants their child to feel!

    At Celtic Star, our ethos is to create an energetic, friendly and encouraging environment, focussing on your child’s enthusiasm when learning to Irish dance.

    Our syllabus, developed through 40 years of experience uses carefully designed exercises, props and music making the classes an unforgettable experience for the children.

    The popularity of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance showed the world how energetic and inspirational Irish dance can be, at Celtic Star we aspire to recreate those exciting experiences for your child.

    We believe participating in our classes improves self esteem, creativity and teamwork, whilst instilling co-ordination, balance and concentration.

    Where you can find us

    Classes run between 30 – 45 mins.
    Please contact Miss Carol who will allocate based on age and experience.

    Angel | King’s Cross | Highbury | Holloway | Highgate | Archway | Stoke Newington | Haringey | Hackney | Islington

    New Unity

    Islington

    277A Upper Street,
    London N1 2TZ

    Monday Classes

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    St Mary’s Church

    Stoke Newington

    Church St, Stoke Newington,
    London N16 9ES

    Tuesday Classes

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    St Mary’s Church

    Islington

    Upper Street,
    London N1 2TX

    Wednesday Classes

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    Christ Church

    Highbury

    155 Highbury Grove, Highbury East, London N5 1SA

    Wednesday Classes

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    Jackson’s Lane Theatre

    Haringey

    269A Archway Rd, Highgate,
    London N6 5AA

    Thursday Classes

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    Platform

    Holloway

    Hornsey Road Baths, 2 Tiltman Place, London N7 7EE

    Friday Classes

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    How can I sign up?

    Talk to Carol over the phone (07429534315) or use our simple online booking form to choose your class.

    Welcome to join us during the term.

    Term dates

    Autumn 1
    10/9/2018 – 20/10/2018 (7 weeks)

    Autumn 2
    22/10/2018 – 14/12/2018 (8 weeks)

    Payment

    Class prices vary by level & duration. Please contact Miss Carol for prices.

    New joiners option to pay first term by class.

    10% discount for more than one child in family.

    Payment can made by term via cash, PayPal or bank account.

    Bank account details:
    Account Name: Celtic Star Irish Dance Academy Ltd
    Sort Code: 16-57-10
    Account Number: 56015501

    Exams

    Examinations are not compulsory. Children perform in a relaxed environment and it provides a great sense of achievement and confidence when they are presented with their certificate at the end of summer term.

    Buy our Celtic Star kit!

    Pricing for bundle and individual.

    Celtic Star girls kit

    Celtic Star boys kit

    Testimonials

    I remember Carol  teaching my daughter in her mothers classes 25 years ago and she was only 9 years of age herself! She was just such a talented champion Irish dancer but loved nothing more than spending time teaching other children (often older) how to do the complicated moves.

    She always had a smile on her face and has definitely not only inherited the talent but natural teaching style of her mother and aunt, Ann & Evelyn, who run some of the biggest and most successful dance schools in Ireland.

    Past pupil parent Parent

    It was clear from the first class Carol’s effortless ability to connect and put children at ease quickly get them integrated into the class and loving Irish dance. Isobel cannot wait for her class and seeing Miss Carol every week and significantly helped with her confidence levels within and outside the class.

    Parent

    FAQs

    Please feel free to call and discuss any queries with Carol on 07429534315. Listed below are most frequently asked by parents.

    Yes, if there is a space available. Lots of pupils join during the term and of course payment is only from the point at which your child joins the class.

    Yes please do! You are very welcome to do this. Please call or email to book.

    For your free trial lesson, if your child can please wear something comfortable – eg. leggings/shorts and a t-shirt would be great. Bare feet or socks are fine.

    No, uniform is not mandatory. Most children like to wear the uniform as they enjoy feeling part of a group and get excitement from dressing up for their dance class.

    Uniform for Girls : Mint green leotard, mint green and lavender tutu skirt, poodle socks, black ballet shoes or Irish dance pumps, white tights.

    Uniform for Boys: Celtic Star t-shirt, mint green shorts, poodle socks, black ballet shoes or Irish dance pumps.

    You can purchase by contacting Miss Carol

    Children can be intimidated with lots of parents in the class so we ask that parents do not attend except Mummy and Me classes. Children will perform at the end of term show where parents can see their little ones Irish dance.

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