The Victoria School of Irish Dance was developed in 1997.  In May 2001, Alison sucessfully completed her TCRG exam in Dublin, Ireland and is a certified irish dancing teacher.  She is an executive member of the Western Canadian Irish Dance Teachers Association, and also a member of the IDTANA and An Coimisiun.

Alison was born and raised in Victoria BC and started irish dancing at age 6.  By age 9 she was in the highest level of irish dance - open, and western canadian champion and won the Western Canada Regional Oireachtas 5 years in a row.  Alison has received many awards and competed at the world irish dancing championships and nationals.

She is an educated teacher with vast experience and much knowledge who creates an excellent atmosphere for her students to learn and become the best dancers they can be.  Irish dancing is fun, but dancers should be trained by certified teachers of An Coimisiun to ensure children are receiving educated training.