Bio
Gerard Butler flourished into the legendary dance master that he is known to be today from the latent age of 14. Born in the small community of Boher , Co Roscommon, his dancing skills initiated through encouragement from his father Seamus and Mother Lila. Unknown to himself at his time, this gentle persuasion from his dad was going to develop him a career which would take him traveling around the world, enlightening so many people through his love for dancing while promoting his native Irish culture.
Coming from a house filled with music and dance it was inevitable that Gerard would inherit the love for dance. Social Dancing was introduced to Him from a young age and Gerard late mother Lila passed on her graceful style to him.
Gerard’s’ father was known for his involvement in Ceili dancing and training the local Set Dancing Team. After a night which now appears to be faith . Seamus returned from Dance practice to seek a favor from Gerard after circumstance meant that one of his Dancers had to drop out . After many hours of roguish persuasion Seamus took to teaching Gerard 1-2-3’s in their kitchen. From here Gerard never looked back joining the Elphin Set dancing team and Winning many all Ireland . His interests in Dancing grew and 3 years later he began teaching local classes.
At age 19 he though his first workshop in Monaghan and this lead to his continuous success which he is known for world wide. This has allowed him to pass on his unique capability to dancers in countries such as , England, Scotland, France , Hungary, Russia, Germany , Spain , Italy , Turkey , Sweden, Asia, Martinique, America and Australia.