About the Team
The DanceSport Federation of Ireland Board
Claire Garrigan
Claire is a member of the DFI Dance Development Commission. She has many years of experience in different styles of dancing. She is now co-owner of GC School of Dance since 2013. It is one of Dublin’s top DanceSport centres, with students competing nationally and internationally. Claire is a highly qualified professional teacher and adjudicator, with qualifications from United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers (UKA).
Nicole Kelly – Honorary member
I am the Principal teacher and director of Xquisite Dance in Ireland, for the past 10 years. Xquisite Dance is one of Ireland’s leading dance studios, training dancers in Ballroom, Latin – American, Hip Hop and Stage. The studio is located on the Longmile Road, Dublin 12. Xquisite is home of numerous Irish & International champion dancers. I am qualified professional teacher in Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence, Commercial & Stage.
I started dancing as a competitive ballroom & latin dancer winning many title. I am trained in ballet, contemporary & jazz in Dublin & London. I am also a founding member & director of DanceSport Federation of Ireland. I have recently been elected as a Honorary member of the board (former President) of DanceSport Federation of Ireland and am head of the Dance Development department.
Sebastian Krezel
Head of breaking department
Bboy Seb aka P-Dirty is an active figure in the Irish breaking scene. With roots in breakin’ dating back to 1998, he began his journey in Poland before moving on to perform and compete across the country. In 2004-2005, his time in New York City was a pivotal moment, where he drew inspiration from crews like Breakin in Style, BKC, and Breaks Crew, earning the nickname P-Dirty due to his distinct European style.
In 2006, he relocated to Ireland, quickly becoming an integral part of the Irish b-boy community. He was warmly embraced by both the old and new generation of the legendary Belfast City Breakers and has been a proud member of Northern Soles Crew since 2012.
As the project leader of Breaking Ireland, P-Dirty is spearheading efforts to develop and grow the Olympic movement, the breaking scene, and hip-hop culture across Ireland. He remains an active dancer and a dedicated contributor to the community, focusing on expanding breaking competitions and engaging youth. P-Dirty is enthusiastic about the exciting opportunities in breaking, especially as the sport continues to gain recognition on the Olympic stage.
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