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Antonio Pacelli is a family business too which has been associated with Irish dancing for over 25 years. The company was named Antonio Pacelli, as a tribute to Tom's grandparents who were called Anthony and Patricia and is now known all over the world for Irish dance wear and accessories. Antonio Pacelli manufactures their own heavy shoes and soft shoes shoes and are constantly striving to create the perfect fit and sound. Their in-house designer is in frequent contact with teachers and dancers, talking through new designs and products. Antonio Pacelli incorporates every feedback into their new lines, for example, both the padded ankle and leather lining on their new Jig shoe are a result of feedback they've received. They produce shoes for most of the major stage shows. Professional dancers choose Antonio Pacelli because they offer best products and their experienced technicians are able to customise irish dance shoes to their individual requirements.

Boyne Walk has been around since 1972 and they were the worlds first dedicated Irish Dance Store, then known as Dealga Dancewear and located in Mary Street, Dublin. Since their branding has changed to Boyne Walk, but their commitment to their customers all over the world has remained. The directors of Boyne Walk have been involved directly in Irish Dance since the mid 1950's and Eamonn De Bhal to this day remains on the Board of An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha (CLRG). Eamonns professional background in footwear manufacture and design puts Boyne Walk in a unique position in that they are very aware of dancers requirements and they also have the knowledge to produce dance shoes that deliver those requirements.

Fays Shoes was formed in 1980 by Dan Fay who had been making shoes for nearly 55 years previously. Fays Dancing Shoes have since grown to be leaders in the manufacture of Quality Irish Dancing Shoes worldwide. Fays Shoes supplies Irish Dancing Shoes worldwide from Australia, New Zealand, Japan to throughout Europe, Canada, United States of America and throughout the rest of the world. The shoes are made entirely with 100% calf leather. This soft supple leather gives the shoes terrific flexibility, an essential factor for Irish Dancing and also puts our shoes at a unique advantage. The shoes are handmade by craftsmen in their own workshop in Dublin, Ireland, and have been worn by many a champion. Fays Shoes also made the shoes for "Riverdance"! We are proud to be part of the "Fays family".

Olive Hurley is an Irish Dance Teacher and Adjudicator based in Dublin, Ireland. Registered with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, Olive is very involved in all aspects of Irish Dancing. A widely respected adjudicator in her own right, she has traveled the world in her career so far, adjudicating major feiseanna, conducting Master Dance Classes with up and coming dancers and World Champions alike, and promoting the cause of Irish Dancing as an art form. A champion dancer and Irish Dance instructor herself, Olive Hurley has appeared on many television shows. Olive's dancers also appear regularly at events and on television, and are prize winners at many competitions including the prestigious World Irish Dancing Championships.

Ruth Magee, MPHty, BA(HONS), BSc, MISCP, MCSP is a Manipulative Physiotherapist currently in private practice and lecturing part-time on the Trinity Masters in Sports Medicine. 

 

Ruth joined Riverdance - The Show for 2 and a half years as a company physiotherapist, initially with the european/asian touring show and then with the Broadway production in NY. Ruth left the Broadway show in 2000 to return to Ireland and set up her own practice in her native town, the Enniskerry Physiotherapy Clinic. 

 

After a degree in Sports Studies at the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Belfast (1986 -89) Ruth went on to Edinburgh to study Physiotherapy at the Queen Margaret University (1990 - 93). She stayed on in Edinburgh for a number of years after completing her studies in order to work in a hospital and also in the Edinburgh University Fitness Assessment and Sports Injuries Clinic. There she worked with athletes and sports teams including rugby and football. Following this she then went to Chicago where she worked in a specialised TMJ, Headache and Facial pain Clinic with a dentist and a multidisciplinary team. While in Chicago she also worked on 'return to work' programmes and at a back clinic. 

 

From Chicago Ruth went on to complete a Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy in Brisbane, Australia in 1996. On returning to Dublin she worked in St Vincents hospital and in private practice. At St. Vincent's she ran the chronic pain clinic and spinal unit, for the treatment of neck / back pain, particularly after road traffic accidents. She also lectured in Trinity College, Dublin and UCD on their respective masters programmes in sports medicine and manipulative physiotherapy. During this time Ruth ran weekend courses as a lecturer, in both Ireland and Britain.