Teachers Profile

Siobhan Herring-Clarke TCRG

Siobhan first began dancing at the age of 4.  During these early years she danced for the late Betty Kelly ADCRG as well as John & Margie Morgan ADCRG at the Morgan School of Irish Dancing. 

From aged 11 onwards Siobhan continued her dancing career under the tutorage of Eileen Lally ADCRG at the Lally School of Irish Dancing.  It was with the Lally School of Irish Dancing that Siobhan competed and attained medals for Solo & Ceili dancing at the NW Regional Qualifiers, British National Championships, Great Britain Championships, All-Ireland Championships and The World Irish Dancing Championships.

During her dancing career Siobhan was also involved with Comhaltas Ceoltori Eireann in the North West Region and performed choreographies & displays at various CCE events within Great Britain & Ireland.  Siobhan also attained medals for Set Dancing at the All-Britain & All Ireland Fleadh Cheoils as well as the All-Ireland Set Dance Championships.

Siobhan successfully passed her TCRG Examination in Dublin in May 1998.  Siobhan is a qualified and registered teacher with An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha, Dublin.  Siobhan has the required “Disclosure Scotland” Certificate which is required by the Local Authority when working with children in the UK.

Herring-Clarke School

Siobhan Herring-Clarke established the Herring-Clarke School of Irish Dancing when she decided to retire from competitive dancing after her final competition at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Galway.  After a successful competitive dancing career with the Lally School of Irish Dancing, Siobhan decided that it was her turn to pass on to a new generation what she herself had loved for many years. 

The Herring-Clarke School of Irish Dancing currently holds classes in the Wigan and Blackburn areas.  All classes are taught by Siobhan, along with assistance from dedicated senior dancers.  Classes are available for girls and boys aged 4 upwards.  Classes at the school are available for competitive and non-competitive dancers and all dancers are encouraged to participate in choreographed displays at social events as well as Class & Open competitions.  The Herring-Clarke School currently has dancers competing at local and regional championships as well as major championships including The World Championships of Irish Dancing.

The Herring-Clarke School of Irish Dancing holds annual Class Competitions (Feisanna) at venues in Wigan & Blackburn.  During May each year the Blackburn Open Feis is held; this annual event attracts competitive dancers & teachers from all regions within the UK & Ireland.

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