Gavin Shevlin

Principal & Head Dance Captain

Born and raised in County Donegal, Gavin began Irish dancing at the age of five. Since then, he has won numerous major titles, including the All Ireland, Irish National, Great Britain, All Scotland, European, and World Championships. After securing his second World title, Gavin graduated as a Mental Health Nurse and spent many hours working on the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As a professional dancer, Gavin has performed on stages across the world. He has toured globally with both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, and has also performed with A Taste of Ireland in Australia and the United Kingdom. Gavin is now thrilled to be performing A Celtic Christmas in America this year.

Cian Walsh

Soloist

Cian Walsh was born and raised in County Cork, Ireland, and began Irish dancing at the age of six with his parents at the Kiely-Walsh Academy of Irish Dance, where he now also teaches alongside them. He went on to win the Munster and Irish National Championships, achieve second place at the World Championships in solo competition, and claim both an All-Ireland title and two World Championships in ceili dancing.

In 2014, Cian performed the lead role in Billy Elliot in Cork and later performed for the Pope in Croke Park with Riverdance. A recent university graduate in Quantity Surveying, he balanced his studies with professional performance. Cian has toured with A Taste of Ireland across the UK and New Zealand and looks forward to performing with the company in America.

Mitchell O'Hara

Soloist

Born in New Zealand and having spent the earliest years of his life in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep love for the art form. Deeply proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both the tradition and the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career includes becoming an eight-time national champion, multiple Australian International Oireachtas titles, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.

Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing as the principal dancer with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the UK. Now, he’s especially proud and excited to be returning to perform in his home country of New Zealand - a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.

Liam Fitzgerald

Demi-soloist

Liam Fitzgerald began his dance training at the age of three with the Halloran School of Dance in New South Wales, while also studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theatre at Sonja Dene Dance Studios.

He went on to enjoy a highly successful competitive career in Irish dance, becoming a multiple-time NSW State Champion and Australian National Champion, and competing internationally at both the World Irish Dancing Championships and the North American Irish Dancing Nationals.

As a professional performer, Liam has appeared with Pace Entertainment Group in A Taste of Ireland, A Celtic Christmas, and Pace Live Dance Company’s Michael – The Show. His credits also include Eireborne, Wayne Scott Kermond’s Candyman, Repgrom’s 12 Days of Christmas, Carnival Cruise Line in the Caribbean, Disney World in Florida, Major League Baseball, and numerous productions with OP Productions.

Callum O'Neill

Demi-soloist

Callum O’Neill is a champion Irish dancer from Birmingham, England. He began dancing at the age of seven with the renowned Carey Academy of Irish Dance, where he discovered a love for performance and a drive for excellence.

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Throughout his competitive career, Callum achieved extraordinary success, becoming a World Champion, North American National Champion, Great Britain Champion, British National Champion, and All Scotlands Champion—a rare collection of titles that firmly places him among the top dancers in the world.

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He has also performed internationally with the iconic show Riverdance, touring as part of its 25th Anniversary Production, and now continues to share his passion on stage as a Principal Dancer with A Taste of Ireland, bringing world-class Irish dance to audiences across the globe.

Isaac Loxley

Senior Ensemble

Isaac Loxley began Irish dancing at the age of eight and trains with Scoil Ard Rince. During his competitive career, he won nine State titles, an Australian National Championship, and a World Championship recall medal, as well as multiple Top 5 finishes at the Australian International Oireachtas.

Isaac began his professional career in 2020 with A Celtic Christmas and has since performed in more than 150 shows with A Taste of Ireland both nationally and internationally. He has also toured with productions such as Celtic Illusion and Eirebourne.

Dan McCormick

Senior Ensemble

Dan McCormick began Irish dancing at the age of six and trained for fifteen years with The Academy and the Burke School of Irish Dance. As a competitive dancer, he became both a Mid-America and National Champion and placed as high as fourth at the World Championships.

Since 2023, Dan has been working as a professional touring dancer, performing across the United States and Europe. His first professional show was with A Taste of Ireland in the 2023 Celtic Christmas USA Tour. Since then, he has appeared in several tours with the company, including performances in his home state of Ohio and a special appearance on Fox and Friends in New York City.

Dillon D'Amore

Ensemble

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan-Dillon began Irish dancing at the age of five, following in the footsteps of a long lineage of dancers in his family. He trained under Tim O’Hare and his aunt, Megan Sanders-Paulowicz, at the renowned O’Hare School of Irish Dance.

A dedicated and accomplished competitor, Dillon has traveled internationally to compete and is most proud of his top placements at the World, North American, and Regional Championships in both solo and team categories. Now, he is thrilled to bring his passion for Irish dance to the stage as part of A Taste of Ireland.

Michael Roberson

Ensemble

Michael Roberson, originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, was a competitive Irish dancer for many years before going on to perform professionally with multiple Irish dance productions including A Taste of Ireland, Celtic Fyre, American Company of Irish Dance, Celtic Angels, Rhythm of the Night, A Celtic Christmas Story, and more. While continuing to tour professionally, Michael earned a BS in Biology at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, where he also began to diversify his dance training to include that of tap, ballet, and modern.

Since then he has worked professionally as a tap dancer with UnTapped, Inc., choreographed and performed in modern dance works in New York City, Boston, and Arkansas, and performed as a circus artist in England with Gifford Circus’ The Hooley, and in Ireland with ThisIsPopBaby’s WAKE.

Enda Keane

Ensemble

Enda began his Irish dance journey with the Graham School of Irish Dance, where he trained until 2017. He then continued under the guidance of the Butler-Fearon O’Connor School of Irish Dance, which later transitioned to the Michaela Hinds Academy.

Throughout his career, Enda has won a dozen regional championship titles and earned numerous Top 5 placements on the international stage. Known for his adaptability and dedication, he embraces new choreography with enthusiasm and approaches every performance with professionalism, artistry, and a collaborative spirit.

Caleb Grignon

Ensemble

Caleb Grignon is an accomplished Irish dancer from the Cleveland area. He has achieved rankings of number two regionally, number seven nationally, and number ten internationally in Irish dance.

Beginning his training at Brady-Campbell Irish Dance School in Avon Lake, Caleb has developed a reputation for his determination, stage presence, and passion for performance.

Ciaran Bagley

Ensemble

Ciaran Bagley grew up around Irish dance, inspired by his older sister’s passion for the art form. He began training at Kinsella Irish Dance in 2010 and has since built an impressive competitive career spanning over a decade. Ciaran has earned top placements internationally, including titles such as Mid-America Oireachtas Champion, All-Ireland Top 3, World Top 4, and North American Champion.

Now stepping into his first professional production, Ciaran is thrilled to be joining A Celtic Christmas and continuing his journey with A Taste of Ireland.

Brittany Pymm

Principal Dancer

Brittany Pymm began Irish dancing at the age of six under the tuition of Glenalee Bromillow at the WA Academy of Irish Dancing, following in the footsteps of her mother and sisters. She went on to win four WA State Championships and consistently placed in the Top 10 at the Australian National Championships. Brittany has also represented Australia internationally, competing at the North American Nationals, Great Britain Championships, All Ireland Championships, and World Championships.

Her professional career began in 2019 with A Taste of Ireland’s Celtic Christmas tour in Western Australia, followed by the company’s 2021–2022 Australian Tour. Most recently, she performed in the debut of TARA at the Australian Celtic Festival. Brittany continues to share her passion for Irish dance on stage with A Taste of Ireland.

Julia O'Rourke

Lead Dancer

Julia O’Rourke, from Malverne, New York, began Irish dancing at the age of five at The Petri School of Irish Dancing (now the Doherty-Petri School). Her early journey was featured in the internationally released documentary Jig, which brought global attention to her remarkable talent and dedication. Over her career, Julia has achieved extraordinary success as a four-time World Champion, two-time All-Ireland Champion, six-time North American National Champion, and multiple Great Britain and Mid-Atlantic Regional titleholder.

Since transitioning into professional performance, Julia has continued to make her mark as a lead dancer with A Taste of Ireland, performing to sold-out theatres across the United States and internationally.

Meagan Urbanek

Understudy

Meagan began Irish dancing at the age of five under the tuition of Geraldine French and went on to enjoy significant success throughout her competitive career. In 2025, she was crowned the Freestyle World Champion in Glasgow, Scotland, where her choreography, technical skill, and performance abilities were recognized by Michael Flatley.

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Competing with Aisling Scoil Rince, Meagan has earned top placements at regional, national, and international levels. Most notably, she is both an All-Ireland Medallist and a World Medallist, having placed in the Top 10 at the World Championships. Meagan is now thrilled to perform as a Principal Dancer with A Taste of Ireland and to live her dream on stage every day.

Fiona Shanley

Ensemble

Fiona Shanley is delighted to be re-joining the cast of A Taste of Ireland after several tours with the company. She began her competitive Irish dance career at the age of six with the Drake School of Irish Dance in South Florida and went on to achieve success at the regional, national, and world levels in both ceili and solo competitions, including two Southern Region Championship titles.

Fiona has performed with A Taste of Ireland, Riverdance, Rhythm of the Night, and Gaelic Storm. When not touring, she assists with teaching and mentoring the next generation of Irish dancers at the Drake School in Fort Lauderdale. Passionate about performance, she is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of Irish dance with audiences around the world.

Natalie Wagner

Ensemble

Natalie Wagner is a St. Louis native who discovered her love of Irish dance at the age of twelve. Her passion for the art form also led her to study ballet and modern dance at Webster University, where she graduated with a degree in Economics and a minor in Dance Technique.

After competing at both the national and world levels, Natalie made her professional debut in 2022 and has embraced every opportunity to perform since. She is now excited to share the energy and spirit of Irish dance with audiences across the country as part of A Taste of Ireland.

Emily Grace

Ensemble

Emily Grace lives in New York and started dancing at the age of 6. She dances for the Denogla Academy and has been successfully competing for the last 15 years. Throughout her competitive career, Emily has won the Mid Atlantic Regional Oireachtas and the US Nationals, as well as placed top 10 at the All Irelands and top 5 at World Championships.

Emily recently graduated Manhattan College where she pursued a degree in exercise science and eventually hopes to become a physical therapist. Emily has previously been a part of two tours with A Taste of Ireland and is extremely excited to continue with the company!

Jess Miller

Ensemble

Inspired by her uncle, Steven Brunning — an original cast member and lead dancer in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance — Jessica Miller began Irish dancing at the age of three. It soon became a central part of her life, leading to a competitive career that spanned 17 years.

Training with the Inis Cara and Glendarragh Irish Dancing schools, Jessica earned numerous accolades, with her proudest achievement being a 2nd place finish at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada. After retiring from competition, she pursued her academic interests, graduating in Sport Rehabilitation from the University of Nottingham with aspirations to become a physical therapist.

In 2023, Jessica made her professional debut in Lord of the Dance: Feet of Flames in Taiwan, followed by a tour of the Netherlands with Celtic Steps The Show. She is now excited to perform with A Taste of Ireland on its upcoming U.S. tours.

Caitlin Ward

Ensemble