Tori Halley: Pioneering Irish Dancer and Versatile Performer

Tori Halley’s dance journey began at age two at Mount Pearl School of Dance, blossoming into a career marked by groundbreaking achievements and diverse expertise.

Dance Training & Expertise 🎓

Tori’s comprehensive dance background includes:

• Ballet
• Irish Dance
• Tap
• Jazz and Jazz Funk
• Lyrical
• Broadway
• Latin

Her dedication to technical excellence is evident through her impressive examination record:

• 6 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet exams
• 1 Cecchetti ballet exam (Intermediate Foundation RAD)
• ISTD Grade 5 Tap exam
• 11 An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) Irish dance exams
• Currently pursuing Grade 12 Irish dance and teacher certification

Competition Highlights ⭐

• Member of The Clique competition team
• 10-year veteran of the Irish dance team
• First Newfoundlander to compete at the Eastern Canadian Regional Oireachtas (2019), placing 5th
• Subsequent Oireachtas performances: 11th place (2022) and 6th place (2023)
• Competed in Feis Nova Scotia (2023) and Atlantic Canadian Irish Dance Championships (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Newfoundland’s first Preliminary Champion Irish dancer (2024)
• Newfoundland’s first Open Champion Irish dancer (2025)

International Training 🌍

• Trained in Ireland for the Irish Dance Festival (2019)
• Intensive training at Rising Tide in Halifax with instructors from Ireland (2025)

Educational Journey 📚

Currently pursuing an Early Childhood Education Level 2 diploma at Keyin College, combining her passion for dance with a dedication to child development and education.

Teaching Philosophy 🌟

Tori’s unique journey from student to champion informs her approach to dance instruction. She aims to inspire the next generation of dancers, emphasizing both technical proficiency and the joy of performance.

“My dream is to accomplish as many goals as I can!” – Tori Halley

Join Tori’s class and learn from a trailblazer in Newfoundland’s Irish dance scene!