Joanne

Colin Ryan.

Colin began his dancing career at the age of seven.
He was guided under the tuition of Brenda and Peter
Boylan. During his competitive career, Colin won
medals at regional, All-Ireland, North American and
World Championships. Colin was ranked 5th in the
World, was Ulster Champion as well as runner up in
the North American

Colin auditioned for Riverdance the Show in 1997 and
shortly afterwards was invited to join the show on a
full-time basis. Colin went on to perform over 2000
shows with Riverdance and toured extensively in
North America until 2003. Colm is delighted to

be choreographing Celtic Rhythm,

in alliance with his sister Joanne,

to the fantastic original music of Colm O Foghlu.

Joanne Ryan

Joanne started dancing in Drogheda in the

Ni Chearra O Baolain school of dancing.

From here she competed in Ulster, and All Ireland
Championships,winning medals in each

as well as being part of a

World Championship winning Ceili team.

In 1998, She joined Riverdance Lagan Company as
troupe dancer and toured

North America and Canada extensively.

After leaving to resume her studies,

she spent a summer touring

in the Avoca Company of Riverdance in Europe.

Since then she has done workshops for 'Balor' as
well as Riverdance Flying squad shows,

and has passed the TCRG exam

to teach Irish dance and has classes

near her native Drogheda.

Joanne joined Celtic Rhythm

as a troupe dancer in 2004,and is delighted to be
involved in outing together a new show.