Niall Holly Academy

Welcome to Niall Holly Academy of Irish Dance offering excellence in Irish Dance tuition for all ages, levels and abilities. Niall Holly Academy is certified and registered with an Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha - the main worldwide governing body of Irish Dance and it’s development. NHA Director:
World Champion Niall Holly ADCRG was born and bred in Dublin and began his dancing career at the age 4 u

nder the direction of Maria and Aileen Wogan where he went on to have outstanding success in the competitive field winning the Grand Slam of Irish Dance Titles - Leinster, All Ireland, British National, Great Britain, North American National and World Titles. Niall turned pro at the age of 16 where he enjoyed over a decade long career performing alongside Michael Flatley in his productions of "Lord of the Dance", "Feet of Flames" and "Celtic Tiger", eventually stepping into Michael's role as principle lead dancer in "Lord of the Dance" for a number of years. Following his professional success on stage, Niall went on to have huge competitive success with "Holly&Kavanagh" where over the next 10 years H&K would go on to win every major title in the dancing calendar multiple times. Passing the torch of his professional dancing days, Niall is particularly proud to see many of his past pupils go on to lead productions of "Riverdance" , "Lord of the Dance", "Feet of Flames" and many other touring shows. Niall is a certified dance teacher and adjudicator with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha and also holds BA (Hons) in History & Geography and an MA (Hons) in Irish -American Studies & Politics. Niall is a nominated member of the International Dance Council UNESCO CID - the highest body for dance in the world. Video and TV credits include: Lord of the Dance 3D Movie (2010),Celtic Tiger(2005), Feet of Flames Raw Taiwan (2009), Superstars of Dance NBC,Dancing with the Stars ABC, Good Morning America ABC, The Today Show NBC,The Tony Danza Show, Jerry Lewis Telethon CBS.