Our Teachers

Declan Wolfe – Director

Declan is known by many families across Ireland as a recent presenter of RTE’s Sattitude . Declan is the head of the Drama school and a director of the company. Declan is a fully qualified speech and drama teacher with the London College of Music and Media. He is also a regular contributor on Corks 96FM Arts Show with Ellmarie on a Sunday Morning. Most recently you may have seen Declan appear in the Cork Opera House Panto as Bruno in their production of Jack & the Beanstalk. But make sure you watch out of him in this years panto Cinderella as one of the ugly sisters.

Our drama classes improve self confidence, imagination, concentration and communication skills. Taking risks in class and performing for an audience teaches students to trust their ideas and abilities. The confidence gained in class applies to school, career and life. Playing, practising and performing material in class helps to develop a sustained focus of mind, body and voice. Our drama curriculum enhances verbal and non verbal expression of ideas. It improves voice projection, articulation and fluency with language. Drama brings play, humour and laughter to learning, thus improving motivation and reducing stress.

Careen Wolfe – Director

Careen Wolfe is a graduate of both University College Cork and University of Limerick and holds professional qualifications in Dance, Childhood Development and Special Needs. She has just completed her Masters in Dance with University Limerick. She is fully qualified member and teacher of both The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) and The United Teachers of Dance (UTD). Careen is also a qualified Cheer-leading Coach with the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education (NCSSE). Careen is no stranger to the Cork Theatre Scene having performed in numerous Cork pantos and musicals. Also appearances on RTE and BBC television.

Our dance programme offers boys and girls from the age of 3 ½ years to young adults the opportunity to study a combination of Modern Theatre Jazz and Musical Theatre. Students enrolled in the Modern Classes may also take Ballet Classes with us. All are classes are age and ability appropriate. A dance teacher’s objective is to facilitate students learning in dance. The material selected for your child dance class is appropriate for each individual class, bearing in mind the students’ age, abilities and experience .Our classes promote the developments of your child’s self esteem, self confidence, imagination and creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Special Needs Students are also catered for.

Classes in the dance dept. include:

• Modern Theatre & Jazz.
• Ballet.
• Little Stars Dance Class.
• Cheer leading.

Dance & Drama Teachers at the Wolfe Stage School

Coming soon!