Courtney McMahon - Irish Dance Kent, expert tuition


Sponsored by: Registered with:	Performances Our dancers are experienced, professional and highly entertaining performers. Audiences are often mesmerised by their ryhthmic taps, aerial leaps and high kicks. We can tailor entertainment packages to suit your budget, time slot, and the available performance space. Whatever the occasion, we can deliver a spectaular exhibition of dance. The Irish Post, Augsut 2009 Our dancers swept the board at Dance for Life, an annual showcase of dance talent, run by the British Red Cross, the world's leading humanitarian organisation. Civic celebration of Irish Culture, March 2009 For the second consecutive year, we were invited to co-host with the Mayor of Bexley, the borough's celebration of all things Irish. As well as enjoying an evening of good cheer, music and dance, we raised £1,000 for the Mayor's Charity and the British Red Cross. An audience of 5,500 at the Royal Albert Hall Our school was asked to provide dancers to audition for a lead solo performance at the world's biggest 'Alternative Hair Show' at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday October 19th 2008. The Courtney McMahon dancer selected delighted a packed auditorium. Priory Lodge: Essex based Masonic Lodge "I’ve had so many comments from all who attended and how impressed everyone was with the performance, the girls and boys should be very proud of themselves. It’s the first time at one of our functions that the performers have received a standing ovation, so please pass on our thanks and best wishes to all". Duncan R. Major Festival Organiser for Priory Lodges 1000 Saturday, June 7th: Dancers delight! Dancers from the Courtney McMahon School were contracted to perform at a private party held in the grounds of a Surrey country house. Hosted by the owners of an international events company, guests were delighted with the dynamic hard shoe routines. Link to press article (pdf) Officially registered & regulated We are registered with, and regulated by, An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, Dublin.	South Bank Centre The UK's leading Arts Venue We will be performing on stage at the South Bank's Queen Elizabeth Hall in the summer of 2010. A Hint of Irish The Royal Bull & Victoria Hotel, Dartford 3rd February 2010. Following the success of our school performance at the Mick Jagger Centre in late October 2009, we have been cordially invited to co-host an event with an Irish flavour by the Mayor of Dartford, Cllr. Jennifer Rickwood. The Mayor of Dartford presents Michelle McKenzie with a U.Dance certificate of achievement at the Mick Jagger Centre. The Royal Marquee, Addington Palace Dancers entertained 1,000 guests of Kindercare UK, a leading independent fostering agency, in the royal marquee at Addington Palace. "Your dancers were fantastic and very professional, and definitely brought vibrancy to the night". Vanessa Price, Operations Director, Kindercare UK Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, Oct. '08 Two gigs, performing with a world class line-up of musicians, led by the legendary Tim Edey. These events have been registered with U.Dance, the latest national dance initiative by Youth Dance England, promoting participation in dance by children and young people. Danson Festival 2008 For the second year in succession, dancers performed at the Danson Festival, one of the South East's largest outdoor events. Link to flyer (2.9mb) St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, 2008 The Courtney McMahon School co-hosted with the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr. Nigel Betts, the borough's first civic celebration of Irish culture. An evening of music, song and dance took place at the council's civic offices. Generous support from many sponsors including AEG Europe, Charlton Athletic F.C., Leeds Castle and Woburn Safari Park helped us raise over £1,700 for the Mayor's charity, which benefits Crossroads, a charity that supports young carers. Old Colfeians Rugby F.C. Dancers from the Courtney McMahon School delighted guests at an Irish evening at The Old Colfeian's club in Lee, SE London. Hosts Dara Lynch and Aidan Ward were thrilled, and described it as 'one of the best club nights ever'. The Irish in Greenwich Invited by one of this charity's key organisers, Angela Cairns, we were delighted to provide dancers to entertain guests at a special luncheon held at Falconwood Community Centre, Welling, SE London.