INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
ANDREW VICKERS, MA
Andrew Vickers (Galway, Ireland), holds a first-class Master’s Degree in Traditional Dance Performance from the University of Limerick. He is the creator, choreographer, and producer of Celtic Rhythms (touring Germany for over a decade) and the upcoming high-tech stage show Imagine Ireland, premiering November 2025. Andrew has performed and taught in over 20 countries across five continents and has appeared at major venues such as the National Concert Hall (Ireland), Waterfront Belfast, Joyce Theater (NYC), Alte Oper Frankfurt, Munich Philharmonic, and Théâtre Mogador in Paris. He has appeared on numerous Televison shows including The Late Late show.
A former principal dancer in Magic of the Dance (Narrated by Christopher Lee), Dance of Desire, and Spirit of Ireland, his choreography credits include Trinity Irish Dance Company (PUSH), Pulses of Tradition, and The Echoes of Ireland by Frank and Malachy McCourt amongst others. He has collaborated with artists such as Frankie Gavin (Guinness World Record Holder), The Chieftains, Seamus Begley, Téada, and the Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra, and performed at the Berlin Film Festival's Cinema for Peace Gala alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Liam Neeson.
Now based in New Jersey, Andrew directs Club Rince Irish Dance, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, and continues to lead masterclasses worldwide.
ERIN HAYES, MSc
Erin Hayes is an accomplished Irish dancer and educator whose career has spanned international stages and classrooms alike. She began dancing at age 3 and entered the world of Irish dance at 5, training under Maureen Haley and Iris and Maura Gray. Her talent and dedication led her to compete at the World Championships in 2002 and 2003. After a serious injury ended her competitive career, Erin earned a performing arts scholarship to college and transitioned into professional performance.
Erin has toured extensively across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia with acclaimed productions including Magic of the Dance, Magic of Ireland, Echoes of Ireland, and New York-based Darrah Carr Dance. She has performed alongside world-renowned musicians such as Téada, BackWest, and Eileen Ivers, bringing the energy and grace of Irish dance to global audiences.
Erin holds a Master of Science in Dance Science from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a BA in Dance Science from Manhattanville College. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and now teaches at Club Rince, blending traditional Irish dance with science-based training.
She is also the founder of Titanium Dance Wellness, which offers injury prevention programs, dancer screenings, and performance coaching—driven by her own journey of overcoming injury and returning to the stage.
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ERIN & ANDREW
Erin and Andrew met while performing together in Echoes of Ireland, a new Irish musical featuring works from Frank McCourt, in 2009 in Canada. They have toured the world together, enjoying the amazing experiences Irish Dancing has afforded to them. From North America to Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa, Andrew and Erin have danced in almost every continent (South America, we are coming for you!)
Club Rince is a dream realized after many late night chats on what we feel Irish Dancing does best. We wanted to create a community that enjoys the artisty of Irish Dance without the pressures of competition; teach dancers the art of performing for the stage and the creative process of how dances come together. A dancing school that is focused on performance and not winning titles; where everyone 'fits in' and has a place in 'the big show'. Club Rince was born on these ideals and strives to expand across New Jersey.
Erin and Andrew currently reside in New Jersey with their 3 children. In addition to Club Rince, Andrew and Erin run Titanium Dance Wellness, Andrew Vickers Dance, and produced Imagine Ireland - the Show, which opened in Spring Lake, New Jersey to a sold out crowd and tours extensively in Europe.
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