The only female Irish dancer to feature in the upcoming Wicked| movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Sarah Finnan sat down with Emer Wal
movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Sarah Finnan sat down with Emer Walsh ahead of the film’s release to find out what life on set was really like.
During that time, she’s built up an incredibly impressive portfolio of work and has collaborated with just about every big name you can think of, including—but not limited to—global artists like Kelly Rowland, The Black Eyed Peas, Sugababes and Take That. She’s also choreographed for shows such asand more… hers is quite the CV, I think you’ll agree.
When she was younger, that passion was fuelled by the likes of Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Britney and Beyoncé with Emer learning specific routines by rewatching VHS tapes in her free time.“I did ballet-jazz classes where you wore a leotard and had your hair in plaits. Then when I was about 18, I went into Dublin and took a hip-hop class by Anne and Paula. People kind of know them in the Dublin scene.
Now happily settled in Wicklow with her partner and four-year-old son, Emer keeps busy teaching kids’ dance classes at Bray Commercial Dance, with adult classes kicking off at the end of November. “I love teaching beginners, it’s so much fun” she enthuses. That said, there’s a big difference between teaching children and teaching adults. “Fear is a big thing. I think sometimes people in Ireland get to 30 and they think they can’t have hobbies anymore.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Emer McLysaght on ‘Irish tapas’: these pub delicacies must be what heaven feels likeThese divine snacks are just waiting to be pulled down and spread wide open for all to feast upon (is anyone else blushing?)
Read more »
Everything Team STELLAR Is Loving This WeekSTELLAR Magazine, Irish Fashion, Irish Women's Magazine, Irish Beauty, shops in Ireland, celebrity news, glossy magazine, Fade Street, make-up tips, Irish style, Vip Magazine Group
Read more »
The Irish Brands Killing The Affordable Jewellery GameThe Irish Brands Killing The Affordable Jewellery Game The Irish Brands Killing The Affordable Jewellery Game
Read more »
Here's What Team STELLAR Is Loving This WeekSTELLAR Magazine, Irish Fashion, Irish Women's Magazine, Irish Beauty, shops in Ireland, celebrity news, glossy magazine, Fade Street, make-up tips, Irish style, Vip Magazine Group
Read more »
Here's What Team STELLAR Is Loving This WeekSTELLAR Magazine, Irish Fashion, Irish Women's Magazine, Irish Beauty, shops in Ireland, celebrity news, glossy magazine, Fade Street, make-up tips, Irish style, Vip Magazine Group
Read more »
The Irish Times wins four awards at Irish Food Writing AwardsWinners announced across different categories at a ceremony in Dublin’s RDS on Thursday
Read more »