Meet Our Teachers

Meet Our Amazing Team…

Passionate, experienced and here for every student.

At MC Stage Academy, our team isn’t just made up of skilled teachers, we’re performers, choreographers, mentors and cheerleaders who care deeply about helping every student shine in their own way.

We bring years of experience across dance, singing, and performance but just as importantly, we bring kindness, encouragement and fun to every session.

Marie Cashin - Founder & Managing Director

Marie Cashin founded MC Stage Academy (originally MC Dance) in 2003 with a vision to create a welcoming, inclusive space where young people could build confidence and creativity through performance. A proud Carlow native, Marie has spent her life immersed in the local arts scene, drawing inspiration from her musical roots in the well-known Hennessy family.

A graduate of the College of Professional Dance in Dublin, she holds a Diploma in Dance Training and has dedicated the past 20 years to teaching, choreographing, and directing across Carlow and beyond. Her choreography has featured in major productions including Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, Back To The 80’s, High School Musical and Sister Act, working with secondary schools, musical societies, and stage schools in Kilkenny, Clane, Gorey, and further afield.

Marie has seen hundreds of young performers pass through her school, many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in the arts. Known for her energy, compassion, and community spirit, she continues to be a driving force in nurturing the next generation of talent through dance, singing, and stage performance.

Meet the Teachers..

  • Pamela Earl

    CHOREOGRAPHY & MOVEMENT

    Pamela Earl is an experienced choreographer and dance facilitator with a Master's in Dance Movement Psychotherapy. She brings a dynamic blend of creativity, compassion, and professional insight to her work with young people.

    With a strong background in stage management and teaching, Pamela has helped performers of all ages and abilities build confidence, express themselves through movement, and develop their stagecraft. She’s known for her energetic, inclusive approach and her ability to get the very best out of every student.

    Pamela believes that dance and movement are powerful tools for growth – not just artistically, but emotionally and socially too. Her sessions are warm, welcoming, and packed with energy, empowering students to take up space and shine in their own unique way.

  • Michael Florin Cahill

    PERFORMANCE & VOICE

    Michael joined MC Stage Academy to bring a new creative vision to life, helping reimagine the school as a space where every child feels empowered to express themselves. With a strong background in theatre direction, production, and arts education, Michael brings experience and a true passion for building confidence through performance.

    As the founder of Evento Ireland and Creative Director of The Evento Creative Arts Academy, he has led countless large scale productions and school musicals, always with a sharp eye for storytelling, staging, and creating memorable experiences.

    Michael’s ethos centres around inclusion, creativity, and joy. Whether working one-to-one or guiding a full ensemble, his goal is simple: to help every student feel seen, supported and inspired both on and off the stage.