Bernadette Flynn

Bernadette Mary Flynn (born 1 August 1979 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland) is an Irish dancer best known for her work in Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames.

Flynn was born on 1 August 1979 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. Her parents Andy and Mary Flynn once owned "Andy Flynn's", a pub/bed & breakfast in her home town of Nenagh. They now own Flynn's Bistro which is located in Pearse Street in Nenagh. Bernadette has an older brother (Andrew), an older sister (Elaine) and twin sisters Catriona and Maria. Her family has always been very supportive of her dancing.

Bernadette attended St. Mary Secondary school in Ireland. While her classmates were busy preparing for the exams in their last year before graduation, Bernadette enjoyed the success of a dream come true: dancing as one of the leading ladies in Lord of the Dance next to Michael Flatley. She has no regrets about leaving her school behind, saying, "This is what I've always wanted to do, it's a dream come true for any Irish dancer".

Before Lord of the Dance, she attended the Browne Academy of Dance, starting at the age of four, studying under Dorian Browne. Additionally, her sister Elaine tutored her in Irish dance in the early years, with classes during the week and dance competitions on the weekends. Her competitive achievements include six World titles, seven All-Ireland titles and nine Munster titles. She won the 1996 World Irish dancing championship before shortly going to rehearsals...
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