Traditional Arts Instructor and Gaeltacht facilitator with 12 years of teaching Irish step dance, bodhrán, and Gaeilge in Nova Scotia and Ontario. A former competitive dancer and session musician dedicated to preserving Celtic traditions.
Ciaran is a multi-disciplinary cultural educator who bridges the gap between traditional Irish arts and the Canadian diaspora. With a background in Kinesiology, he offers unique insights into injury prevention for adult step dancers and ergonomic drumming techniques to prevent wrist strain. He organizes "Pop-Up Gaeltacht" events across Canada to keep the Irish language alive and accessible for heritage learners. His expertise extends to the technicalities of instrument maintenance in Canadian climates and the nuance of regional dance styles. Ciaran writes with the passion of a performer and the precision of a teacher, aiming to modernize heritage arts for a new generation.