Meet the teachers
At the Hall School of Irish Dance, Gabrielle and Bridget create a fun and supportive environment for their dancers. They work with each dancer individually to help them reach their unique Irish dancing goals, whether that is just to have some fun, to compete in the National Championships or anything in between.
Both Gabrielle and Bridget are registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin and the Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA) Inc.
Gabrielle Hall
SDCRG
Principal
Gabrielle Hall has spent a lifetime in Irish dancing. She commenced dancing at the age of 8, competing at a regional and national level for many years. Her competition highlight was winning the Senior Ladies Victorian Regional title in 1980.
As a qualified TCRG (teacher) for over 30 years and ADCRG (adjudicator) for 15 years, Gabrielle has enjoyed many aspects of Irish dancing. She has helped many dancers obtain their teaching and adjudicating qualifications. Gabrielle is also a qualified examiner (SDCRG).
Bridget Hoole
TCRG
Teacher
Bridget Hoole inherited her love of Irish dancing from her mum's side of the family. She started started dancing with the Hall School at age 4 and has since danced competitively at State and National levels. In 2017, with the support and encouragement from Gabrielle, Bridget continued her dancing career and joined the Hall School as a qualified TCRG.
Bridget now brings her love of Irish dancing and years of experience as a Hall School student into the classroom.
orlaith mcalinden
Assistant Teacher
Órlaith has been dancing at the Hall School since the age of 3, and has spent the last 25 years competing and performing on stages all across Australia.
'I'm very excited to be a part of the teaching team at Hall. I am looking forward to helping all of our dancers develop their skills, alongside a love of Irish dance.'
MARY Warren
Assistant Teacher
Mary has been dancing with the Hall School for over 12 years. Over this time she has competed at many different competitions including multiple state championships in both Solo and Ceili dancing.
'I am very excited to teach and pass on my knowledge and passion for Irish dancing to the next generation of Hall dancers.'
mollie delany
Assistant Teacher
Mollie has been dancing with Hall School of dance since age 8. She has competed at state level in both solo and céilí dances.
'I love helping to teach the next generation of Hall dancers.'
eloise leahy
Assistant Teacher
Elle has been an Irish dancer for around 14 years. With this she has competed at many national, interstate and victorian competitions, as well as qualified for the world championships.
'I am super energetic and can’t wait to help teach!'
emma smith
Assistant Teacher
Emma has been Irish dancing since the age of 3 and is entering her 13th year.
'I love my weekly dance classes and have made so many friends along the way. I am looking forward to being an assistant teacher at Hall School this year.’