Gerard comes from Nova Scotia, Canada where he lives with his wife Susan. He has been involved in dance for over 20 years and grew up in Newfoundland where he was always surrounded by Irish music and dancing!
Gerard has traveled Canada from coast-to-coast and has visited the US and UK to instruct and judge at various dance events. His whacky sense of humor and lively approach to teaching makes his workshops relaxed…where the emphasis is always on having fun first!
In 1994, he choreographed his first dance and has since created dozens more. Dances like History, You Won’t Dance Alone, Do It!, Crabbuckit, The Way, Heave Away, Mamma Afrika, Plank ‘ Down and What's Up Lonely have been danced on the best hardwood around the world! Several of Gerard’s line dances have been published in the UK Linedancer Magazine.
Gerard has received four Canadian line dance awards for his instruction and choreography. He was nominated for four 2005 Dancer’s Choice Awards (US), INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER at the 2006 Crystal Boot Awards (UK), and MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR at the 2006 Dancer’s Choice Awards (US).
Gerard has traveled Canada from coast-to-coast and has visited the US and UK to instruct and judge at various dance events. His whacky sense of humor and lively approach to teaching makes his workshops relaxed…where the emphasis is always on having fun first!
In 1994, he choreographed his first dance and has since created dozens more. Dances like History, You Won’t Dance Alone, Do It!, Crabbuckit, The Way, Heave Away, Mamma Afrika, Plank ‘ Down and What's Up Lonely have been danced on the best hardwood around the world! Several of Gerard’s line dances have been published in the UK Linedancer Magazine.
Gerard has received four Canadian line dance awards for his instruction and choreography. He was nominated for four 2005 Dancer’s Choice Awards (US), INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER at the 2006 Crystal Boot Awards (UK), and MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR at the 2006 Dancer’s Choice Awards (US).
