MADELINE MUMFORD,
~Founder & Head Coach

Madeline Mumford has had a passion for Irish dancing since she was eight years old. She grew up competing with the Goulding School of Irish Dance in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, until she moved to Dublin, Ireland to complete a Bachelors of Business Studies in the Global Business Program at Trinity College Dublin. Throughout university, Madeline studied under Nina Burke Irish Dance in Dublin, Ireland, and with Spreagadh na Rince in Sydney, Australia. 

Highlights during Madeline's competitive career as a part of the An Comisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha Irish dance organization includes being a Solos World Qualifier, which only 1% of Irish dancers achieve in their lifetime, and winning Second in the World with her Senior Ladies Figure. She has also passed her 12 CLRG Grade Examinations and has earned the Diploma of the Irish Dancing Commission.

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​Madeline has competed and performed all over the world, including on a boat in the Arctic Circle, and teaching the significance and cultural history of St. Patrick's Day in Dharavi, India. Other highlights include performing for head political figures in Rhode Island, being a spokesperson at one of the first Riverdance Academy Summer Events in Dublin, Ireland, and performing for the opening of the FIFA Women's World Cup on the Unity Pitch in Australia. 

Madeline has since moved to Ponte Vedra, Florida and is working hard to instill the same love and passion for dance to anyone who is willing to learn. ​
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SIOBHAN MUMFORD,
~Studio Operations Coordinator

Siobhan Mumford brings over 15 years of experience as a devoted Irish dance mom to her role as Studio Operations Coordinator. Her deep knowledge of competitive Irish dance, from feis logistics and costume prep to travel coordination and studio life, makes her an invaluable part of our team. Siobhan’s calm efficiency, attention to detail, and unwavering support for dancers and families ensure our studio runs smoothly behind the scenes. She’s the heartbeat of our operations and a trusted guide for parents navigating the world of Irish dance.

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