Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dance Training
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Nora Costello

Nora Costello

Limerick

Summary

Recent graduate of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, I am a traditional Irish dancer that is eager to further develop contemporary and modern elements in my practice. With over 18 years of competitive and performance experience, I am seeking to excel a professional career and disciplined to further develop artistic skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Performer

The Spek’s Band
02.2024 - Current

Collaborated with band members to choreograph an Irish dance performance in which elevated show production and engagement with audience.

Performer

Corporate Gigs
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • University of Limerick Global (2021-2024)
  • International Association of Medicine and Science Conference 2023 (IADMS)
  • Irish World Academy PHd Performance-Siobhan Manson (2023)
  • Intel Shannon Ltd (2022)
  • Milwaukee Irish Fest- Guest Performer: Cuíg, Boxing Banjo, Connla, The High Kings, Eileen Ivers, Simon Crehan and Ciaran O'Connell

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Irish Aerial Creation Centre
05.2023 - 01.2024

Student working for IACC on placement, roles included learning safety of aerial equipment, assistant teaching kids of all ages, organizing summer camps, and continuing to work on aerial skills

Performer

Irish Aerial Creation Centre- Creative Intensive
12.2023 - 12.2023

Participated in a three-week intensive course, collaborated with aerial professionals to develop performance and choreographic skills. Engaged with videographers, lighting, and stage directors for a public showing of own piece.

Performer

The Locke Bar
04.2023 - Current

Perform original choreography, while accompanied by Irish traditional musicians. Seek to entertain and engage with diners and audiences.

Guest Performer

Echo Echo Dance Company
09.2023 - 09.2023

Performed an original piece for a public audience while also engaging and collaborating with lighting and tech designers.

Performer

Silkroad Ensemble
09.2022 - 09.2022

Performing with the four-time Grammy Award winning ensemble consisted of working with musicians, and choreographing a show between myself and partner Margaret Nalley. Other artists that were featured included Niall Keegan, Sandra Joyce, and Aisling Parslow.

Workshop dancer

American Irish Dance Company (AMCO)
02.2022 - 02.2022

Participated in a two-day intensive with artistic directors, Shane McAvinchy and Paula Goulding, in which who produced their choreography on dancers for their upcoming shows.

Student

Riverdance Summer School
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Taught by Riverdance professionals about professional show environment and attended a week long intensive workshop

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Irish Dance

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Whitefish Bay High School
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
06-2020

Dual Enrollment - Dance

University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
05-2020

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Active learning
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Team collaboration

Dance Training

Scoil Ui Nuallain (Irish), September 2024-Current

Irish Aerial Creation Centre, September 2021-January 2024

Bellator Academy of Irish Dance, March 2020-August 2022

Beglan Academy of Irish Dance, January 2008-March 2020

Riverwest Dance Company(Ballet), January 2015- August 2021

Accomplishments

Regional, National, and World Qualifier

Top 10 placement in Mid-America

Top 15 placement in North America


References

  • Breandan de Gallaí, Course Director

Phone: +353(087)687-6272

  • Ciara Sexton-Nolan, Dance Teacher

Phone: +353(083)084-1924

Timeline

Performer

The Spek’s Band
02.2024 - Current

Performer

Irish Aerial Creation Centre- Creative Intensive
12.2023 - 12.2023

Guest Performer

Echo Echo Dance Company
09.2023 - 09.2023

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Irish Aerial Creation Centre
05.2023 - 01.2024

Performer

The Locke Bar
04.2023 - Current

Performer

Silkroad Ensemble
09.2022 - 09.2022

Workshop dancer

American Irish Dance Company (AMCO)
02.2022 - 02.2022

Performer

Corporate Gigs
01.2021 - 12.2023

Student

Riverdance Summer School
06.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Irish Dance

University of Limerick

High School Diploma -

Whitefish Bay High School

Dual Enrollment - Dance

University of Wisconsin
Nora Costello