Clare Sullivan, T.C.R.G.
Clare Sullivan is a four-time New England Champion Irish dancer and founder of the Sullivan School of Irish Dance. Clare has been teaching Irish Dance for 33 years. With a positive approach and commitment to child development, Clare has created a nurturing and family-oriented environment. As a result of this commitment and her desire to continue the Irish tradition, many tiny dancers remain part of the Sullivan family through their young adult years.
Using her experience from both Irish dance and ballet, Clare transforms Irish culture into choreographed dance. And, as a nurse, Clare has been influential in providing structured sports injury prevention techniques for the growth and development of dancers.
Kerilyn Amedio
Kerilyn, a Watertown native, began dancing with Clare at the age of two. What had started out as a hobby, soon turned into an undeniable love and passion for dance. Not only has dance been an avid part of her life; but, Clare has been an influential mentor and friend in the many years they have spent together. Clare has provided her with far more than just dance steps; she has given her important tools for success both in the studio and outside of it.
After assisting with classes since 2006, Kerilyn has made the decision that she will take her T.C.R.G exam to become a certified teacher. Teaching has proven to be one of the most rewarding aspects of her life. As a competitive athlete and dancer she holds high, yet manageable, expectations of all the students she teaches. The most rewarding part of teaching is seeing students succeed, whether it be winning competitions regularly, or mastering their hardest steps, the triumph and excitement that overcomes them is priceless.
Jenn Reale
Jenn (O’Neill) Reale, originally from Medford – is a first generation Irish-American and now resides in Newton. Her parents both born and raised in Ireland (Maura – Galway and Dan – Waterford) , started dancing at the age of 5 to connect with her Irish heritage. Jenn danced with O’Shea-Chaplin for 15 years and assistant teacher for 5 years. She competed and performed stateside, internationally and is a highly decorated champion Irish dancer.
Jenn has been an assistant teacher with the Sullivan School for the past 5 years, since her daughter started as a student. Jenn has completed 7 of the 12 grades toward the T.C.R.G exam to become a certified Irish dance teacher. Jenn is also certified in Adaptive Dance from the Boston Ballet School and has been officiating football (tackle and flag) for the past 20 years around the US. When she is not in the studio or running, you can find her spending time with her family, traveling, volunteering in the community or skiing.