Aoife Dunne
Waltons New School of Music Faculty
Voice (Musical Theatre, Popular) • Musical Theatre Workshop • Outreach Programme • Music at Work Programme
Aoife is an accomplished performer and passionate educator who brings energy, creativity, and professional insight to every lesson and class. A graduate of American College Dublin with a BFA (Hons) in Musical Theatre, she also holds specialist training in speech and drama, as well as special education – combining the artistry of a seasoned performer with the care of an inspiring teacher. Her performing career spans stage and screen, with highlights including Little Shop of Horrors (Bord Gáis Energy Theatre), Casualty (BBC), The Witches of Eastwick, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Sondheim Theatre) and Ben Elton’s Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical (Menier Chocolate Factory). Alongside this, she has enjoyed a wide range of voiceover work, from international video games to radio advertising. Having completed her own LAMDA examinations in Acting and Musical Theatre, and holding a Licentiate with the Irish Board of Speech and Drama, Aoife understands the dedication, confidence, and joy these pathways require. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has guided countless students through exams, auditions, and productions. Her background in special education also enables her to create inclusive, supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. Aoife is celebrated for her uplifting and encouraging approach. She believes that the performing arts are about more than just technique – they are about building confidence, creativity and self-expression. Her mission is to help students to discover their unique voices, to believe in themselves, and to carry the joy of performance into every part of their lives. ‘For me, teaching singing is about much more than technique – it’s about confidence, creativity and self-expression. I believe every student’s voice is unique, and I strive to create an inclusive and encouraging space where students feel free to take risks, express themselves, and grow both musically and personally at their own pace. My goal is to help students develop not only as performers but as people, carrying the joy and confidence they find in music into every part of their lives.’
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