22/06/2021
Meet the instructors...
Over the coming days, we're going to introduce or reintroduce our instructors, in the order of completion.
The beautiful Renske has a long history of Irish dance and performance. Enjoy Renske's story!
Renske Burghout
ReelRobics - The Netherlands - Classes launching soon!
"Born and raised in Amsterdam, I developed my love for Irish dance after seeing Riverdance at the Eurovision in 1994. It took a while to find an Irish dance teacher in The Netherlands and in 2001, I took up Irish dancing with The Redmond School. After competing successfully on international level for several years I decided to pursue my dancing dream. I moved to Limerick to study the MA in Traditional Irish Dance Performance at The Irish World Academy. After completing my degree with First Class Honours I was fortunate to become one of the part-time tutors on the BA in Irish Music and Dance and Blás International Summer School.
I went on touring as a professional dancer with ‘Ragús – The Show’ for nine years including tours in Japan, Europe and China. I have very fond memories of the good times we had on tour: the great buzz that Irish music and dance brings to the stage and making friends for life!
Having retired from touring life and settling back in The Netherlands I’m currently working as a physiotherapist in my home town Hillegom. To keep dancing and pass on my passion, I completed my TCRG exam in 2016 and started teaching Irish dance for the Redmond School.
I’m very excited to join the ReelRobics team! Anyone can join the class and work-out at their own level which I find a tremendous format. Combining my dance and physiotherapy experience, I’m especially interested in improving injury prevention and body awareness in Irish dance performance. I’m delighted ReelRobics also caters for “retired” dancers like myself, creating a fun way to keep fit and enjoy dancing. Looking forward to bringing the craic and cardio to The Netherlands!"