A native of Co. Roscommon, Gerard Butler started teaching dancing at
the early age of 17 and shortly after joined with a dancing team from
Elphin, Co. Roscommon with whom he won nine All-Ireland titles. He has
taught set dancing and sean nós dancing all over the world as well
as touring extensively with Rhythm of the Dance. Recent trips
have brought him to America, Australia, Russia, Germany, France, Spain,
Scotland and of course many set dancing weekends in Ireland. Gerard is
a full time teacher and he also runs a management company of Irish Music
and Dance events