Becky is a past pupil of The Dara Pierce Ballet Academy and has been teaching ballet and contemporary dance at the school since 2021! 

She began dancing at the age of 7 when she joined the Sheila Grace Dance Company and started ballet classes at The Dara Pierce Ballet Academy at the age of 14. 

During her time at the Sheila Grace Dance Company she performed in many dance competitions in Ireland and abroad, including the ‘International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts’ in Disneyland Paris.   She also took part in annual dance shows in the National Opera House in Wexford.

While attending The Dara Pierce Ballet Academy she gained Distinction in all her ISTD ballet exams and performed in annual shows in the National Opera House.

Becky knew she wanted to pursue a career in dance and successfully auditioned to study dance at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa in Cork. She completed a 1 year course, gaining a QQI FETAC Level 5 qualification in Dance.  She was awarded ‘Dancer of the Year’ at their end of year show in The Firkin Crane theatre that year.

During Becky’s time in Cork she was also a member of Cork Youth Ballet Company.

Shortly after finishing the college year she suffered a bad back injury which required surgery. 

Becky returned to dancing in 2021 and is currently working towards her Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) teacher training with the ISTD in ballet, jazz and tap dance.  She recently gained 96% in her practical teaching exam for ISTD Modern Dance! 

Alongside teaching at The Dara Pierce Ballet Academy, Becky also teaches at Slaneyside School of Dancing Bunclody and Becky Sheil Dance in Kilmore.

Becky is Garda Vetted, holds a valid First Aid Certificate and attends regular CPD (continuous professional development) dance courses.