Charley has dedicated her life to all things Performing Arts for almost 20 years now. She started her training at the tender age of 3, where her passion for all things “glitter and jazz hands” only grew from there. Charley went on to graduate from the Irish College Of Music Theatre with a degree in Musical Theatre.
Charley has been teaching since the age of 16. She has worked in many different Schools, Stage Schools, Intensive Workshops, Summer Schools all over Ireland and in the UK. Also Charley has worked for many different Production Companies over the years in various departments including Directing, Choreographing, Musical Direction, Costuming and Casting.
Charley has an array of stage experience in her back pocket, including playing “Belle” in “Beauty and The Beast”, “Imelda Quirke” in “The Commitments” and playing the lead roles of “Snow White” and “Red Riding Hood” in the Causeway Productions Pantomimes. Charley has also performed with artists such as Paul Byrom, Rebecca Storm and Russell Watson, touring all over Ireland.
Charley is also no stranger to the screen, appearing on “Damo & Ivor”, “The Late Late Show”, “XFactor” as part of girlband FAE, “Winx Fate Saga” on Netflix and most recently as a finalist on “Last Singer Standing” on RTÉ.
Charley’s areas of teaching expertise lend themselves to many aspects of Musical Theatre including Dance, Singing, Creative Drama, Acting Through Song and Music Theory to name a few. Charley has been appointed as ITW’s Head of Dance and will be looking after the ITW Dance Department with great care
Charley is also a certified Personal Trainer with qualifications in Les Mills, Zumba and Yoga. She has worked in the fitness industry along side performing arts in her later years, with a specialization in programs for Performing Arts industry affiliates and GAA players.