the MULLANE family tcrg, adcrg   

For nearly 25 years, the Mullane Irish Dance Academy has been synonymous with Irish dancing in the Chicago area.  Established by the Mullane family in 1985: Mike, Mary, Billy, and Peggy, along with their teaching staff nurtured the  Academy into one of the largest and most decorated dancing schools in the Chicago Area.  The Academy, known for its innovative and precise team dancing, has won titles at the All-Scotland, Great Britain, All-Ireland and World Championships and recently won three gold medals and two bronze medals at the 2007 North American Irish Dance Championships.  Under the teaching and creative direction of Mary Alice and Peggy Godley TCRG, along with Michael Mullane TCRG, ADCRG, Katie May TCRG, Marietta Mullane TCRG, Bill Mullane and a host of assistance teachers -  the Mullane Academy looks forward to the future with the same energy and excitement that has made the Academy a success from the beginning.

gary HEALy tcrg, adcrg       

In 2002, Gary Healy, began teaching in the Chicago area conducting workshops, and in a very short space of time, his commitment to excellence transformed the school's profile and projected the school onto the international scene winning regional and national team titles for both solo and team events.  Gary Healy was born in Birmingham, England. He started dancing at the age of ten with the McCarron School. At he age of eighteen, Gary moved to Glasgow, Scotland, and danced for the Taylor Academy, while studying law at the prestigious University of Glasgow Law School, where he graduated with honors in European Union Law in 1997. Gary is a licensed attorney, specializing in medical malpractice and asbestos defense litigation.

As a dancer, Gary has won the All-Scotland, British National, Great Britain, All-Ireland and retired from competitive Irish dancing in 1998 after winning the Senior Men's World Championship title.  In 1997, Gary joined Riverdance - The Show, touring Europe, and North America and was also an original cast member of Riverdance - on Broadway.

breda O'BRIEN tcrg, adcrg    

Breda O'Brien, originally from County Galway, Ireland, was the founder of the very successful O'Brien School in Galway, which from 1988 through 2003 produced over twenty one All-Ireland and World Champion dancers.  

Breda is very highly respected teacher and adjudicator within 'An Coimisun le Rince Gaelacha' and has adjudicated throughout the world and officiated at the All-Ireland and World Championships on many occasions.  

We believe that one of our greatest assets is the diversity of the Mullane- Healy- O'Brien teaching staff. Although each teacher is the primary instructor in their own studio and class, all teachers travel among the various locations to work with all of the students in the school.  

Each teacher brings a different perspective and approach to the students, and each teacher relies on their own strengths to further develop the abilities and talents of the dancers.   The teaching faculty at Mullane- Healy-O'Brien is an international fusion of some of the most highly accomplished and decorated teachers in the world of Irish Dance.  

Taking the talents of this award winning teaching staff, and blending them into one - the Mullane- Healy-O'Brien Academy has something to offer everybody.  From recreational dancing to competitive Irish dancing, the Academy offers over 70 classes each week in 5 locations for all levels and abilities.

The Academy nurtures each and every students dance career with precision, from the beginner level through to being a World Champion.  This precision, along with dedication, and enthusiasm has made the Academy one of the most respected and successful Irish Dance schools, in North American and throughout the World.   

From our tots and beginners to our World Champions, the Mullane-Healy- O'Brien students learn to celebrate and indulge in the culture and heritage of the art form Irish Dance in an enjoyable, constructive, and fun atmosphere.