ABOUT US
MEET THE TEAM
OUR STORY
Since 2018, Brosnan Academy have been proudly shaping the future of Irish dance in Australia. Founded by Erin and Tom Brosnan, our passionate owners and teachers boast over 20 years of combined professional experience, making them some of the most celebrated dancers globally.
Brosnan Academy specialises in teaching children as young as four years of age up to adults who compete at top international competitions including the World Championships and prides itself on providing the highest quality Irish dancing training whilst supporting each and every dancer along their path to achieving their true potential.
Since our inception, Brosnan Academy dancers have clinched accolades on both national and international platforms. From multiple State and National Champions to World Championship medal holders and podium placers at major global competitions, our dancers shine on every stage.
At Brosnan Academy, we are committed to providing a caring and encouraging environment, where our dancers can grow and develop under the guidance of our world-class, industry-leading dance teachers.
ERIN
BROSNAN
DIRECTOR
Our director, Erin Brosnan, a 4-time Australian National Irish Dancing Champion was a professional dancer for 10 years. Having toured worldwide with shows including the world famous Riverdance, her accolades are astounding.
Alongside her husband and dance partner, she auditioned for Got To Dance UK and was voted in to the Live Semi Finals out of over 3000 acts. Following her success on the show she was contracted to perform on London's West End
for 2 seasons with a new production called Flash Mob, where she performed alongside winners of shows including So You Think You Can Dance, Strictly Come Dancing and America’s Best Dance Crew.
Although Erin specialised in Irish dancing as her professional career, Erin trained in all styles of dance right here in Sydney.
Erin retired from professional dancing to follow her dream of starting her own dance studio so she could pass on the love and passion she has for dance, to her students.
TOM
BROSNAN
DIRECTOR
Our director, Tom, is a 5-time World Irish Dancing Champion born in Bristol, UK. Tom toured professionally for 10 years, travelling to over 30 different countries with 10 different productions, including Riverdance and Australia's acclaimed productions Celtic Illusion and The Rhythms of Ireland.
Tom brought his professional career to a close when he most recently headlined the cast of Celtica at the new Sydney Coliseum in 2020.
Due to his success both as a competitive dancer and as a professional dancer, in 2013, Tom was voted Irish Dancing Magazine's Man of the Year, a huge accolade in recognition for his remarkable talent and his work as a great ambassador of Irish dance.
As well as having 20 years experience in Irish dancing, Tom studied sports coaching at college and university in the UK and is a qualified soccer, fitness and sports coach.
