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ABOUT 4M
About 4M
History of 4M Dance Centre
4M Dance Centre began with the vision of developing a hip-hop base dance studio in Galway City. We teach everyone: adults and kids, beginners to advanced. Monika and Yuri are the owners of 4M Dance Centre, both sharing a common desire to bring their international dance experience to students in Galway. With over 20 years in the professional dance arena and multiple qualifications and awards, it is time to pass their knowledge, passion and experience in the art of dance to others. Forming a partnership aspiring to teaching on a professional level, the duo have created a studio that welcomes anyone with the interest, drive and hunger to dance.
4M's vision is to prepare and train dancers who wish to fulfil their personal ambition, participate in competitions and more, and will guide them to a possible career in the dance industry. 4M creates a fun, safe, friendly environment for all participants from the age of 4 and upwards. Creating an internationally-inspired dance space with professional and innovative dance instructors is the very heart of 4M Dance Centre's ethos.
The 4M Mission
We look to promote self-awareness, teamwork, physical and mental development, and the awareness to love and respect both oneself and fellow students. The practice of dance helps students to get to know their mind and bodies better, while promoting mental and physical wellbeing. Education is central to 4M Dance Centre's philosophy: students learn the many benefits of dance, including improved coordination, flexibility, muscle toning, heart and lung strength, and weight management.
Challenge yourself—
Keep pushing!
Dance brings us happiness and we want to share that feeling with all our students. In all aspects of life, only by getting involved, challenging yourself and pushing boundaries, will you achieve desired goals and dreams. So get up and dance if you wish to become more active, lose weight, want to learn a new and exciting skill, wish to meet new like-minded people, push yourself out of your comfort zone, or just want to have a bit of fun. Dance does it all!
Meet the Team
@4M Dance Centre
MONIKA
Founder, Dancer, Dance Instructor & Choreographer
MONIKA
Monika’s adventure with dancing began in Poland when she was 6 years old. Initially trained in ballroom and disco dancing, as soon as she discovered hip hop classes it became her main style.
“Through my dancing adventure I practised, expanded, and improved my skills by taking part in different dance classes such as technique/ballet, and attended workshops conducted by the best instructors from all around the world—Tony Tzar, Candace Brown, Luther Brown, Diana Matos, Maniek Kotarski, Kumari Suraj, HomeBros, Kerrie Milne, Clara Bajado, Kendrick Mart and others!”
From 2007, Monika was a member of UDS Dance Studio, and in 2009 she became a dance instructor.
- 1st place at the Polish Championships in Hip Hop category
- 1st place at the Polish Championships in Hip Hop category
- 4th place at European Championship in Hip Hop category
- 2nd place at the World Championship in Hip Hop category
- Finalist of GOT TALENT Show (Polish edition)
- Co-operation with Polish and foreign artists and companies
- 1st place at the Polish Championship in Hip Hop category
- 1st place at the European Championship in Hip Hop category
- 1st place at the World Championship in Hip Hop category
- 1st place at National Dance Championship
- Participation in Ireland’s Got Talent Show
YURI
Founder, Dancer, Choreographer, Crafter and Makeup Artist
YURI
Yuri has an extensive background with over 20 years both performing and training in a variety of styles. She began her training at the age of 5 in ballet, jazz, tap, belly dance, and flamenco at ISA (Institute Art Superior). Later on she also joined drama theatre training and self-defence.
“While finishing my career and diploma in dance instructor in 2003 I was introduced to Avant Garde Producciones, which focused on art, dance and action theatre performances. Joining this company gave me the opportunity to combine my passion for dance and theatre at the same time. I have mainly focused my dance career on hip hop, jazz, contemporary, cirque, percussion. As the years passed by, I not only became a dancer but also an assistant director, choreographer and costume designer.”
Working extensively in action theatre performances that use entire rooms and provide an immersive experience for the public, Yuri built a strong base for performing and self-expression. She has taken classes with different instructors throughout the years, and her passion for improvement has never failed. She has learned from Jonathan Palermo, Amir Thaleb, Alma Farinelli, Lucas Trejo, Kerrie Milne, Kendrick Mart, Caetlyn Watson and many other notables. You never stop learning, as her idol once said:
“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself.”
YURI
GEMMA
Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Instructor
Gemma Lascar
Gemma is a dancer and teacher from Co.Galway. She began her dance journey with Broadway Dance Ireland in kinvara and doolin, where she trained in ballet, lyrical, jazz and tap. From age 6 - 18 she was a competitive dancer , competing across Ireland and internationally with group dances, solos and duets. Her training at Broadway Dance gave her an excellent understanding of technique in dance. Broadway Dance is also where she began teaching as a teenager, assisting many classes and choreographing solos for younger students.
Upon finishing secondary school, she spent a year studying at the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick under the Contemporary Dance BA. Here she dived into contemporary techniques such as Cunningham, limon and improvisation while also having classes in ballet, hip hop and aerial dance. The following year she travelled to Copenhagen, Denmark where she spent 6 months training in many dance styles including commercial, hip hop, heels and musical theatre.
Since returning back to Ireland, she completed her Acrobatics Arts Module 1 and began teaching with Broadway Dance. She taught their weekly acro classes as well as lyrical/jazz classes with students age 4-18. Furthering her training, she was accepted into Amy Ford’s Heels company ‘Metta’ and completed season 2. This included weekly company rehearsals in Dublin with a focus on heels aswell as strength training, international guest teachers and being apart of a concept video.
Gemma has just finished her first year teaching at 4m dance centre. She has been teaching our teen technique classes.
“ I have loved teaching at 4m this year. In my classes we do a cardio warm up, technique exercises, stretching, across the floor aswell as exploring new lyrical/contemp choreography each week. I put a focus on technique and strength to give the dancers the best foundation in dance they can have. I do my best to create a safe fun environment for students to learn and for it to be a class they look forward to each week. “
Shane
Hip Hop Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Instructor
Shane
Shane has been dancing since he was about 7. He started off Irish Dancing and then joined a stage school where he was introduced to Musical Theatre. Through this, he met a dance teacher who showed him Hip Hop for the first time and he fell in love with it. He began taking classes and learned as many different styles as he could. As he got older, he begun to help with classes and teach some routines.
Once I reached college I joined NUIG’s Dansoc where I took classes and competed in the annual Intervarsities competition. Through college I discovered my love of choreographing and teaching and I worked with the musical society as well as the dance society to teach classes and workshops. I began working for Trading Faces stage school in 2017 as their choreographer and through this I have gotten the opportunity to work with schools and help choreograph their musicals. .
His love for dance and improving has led him all around the world to better himself. He has taken classes in Dublin, London, New York and LA. A quote he loves to live by is
“They’re going to stare anyway, better give them something to watch’.
NICOLA
Dancer, Dance Instructor
NICOLA
Nicola began her dance journey as a young child right here at our studio, where her passion, dedication, and talent quickly stood out. Over the years, she trained intensively across various styles, regularly performing in shows and representing the studio at competitions.
One of Nicola’s proudest achievements was qualifying for the World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, where she had the honour of representing Ireland on the global stage.
In 2024, Nicola transitioned from student to instructor, bringing her energy and experience into our kids’ classes. Her goal is to inspire and support the next generation of dancers the same way she was once inspired. Nicola is a shining example of how far hard work and love for dance can take you!
NICOLA
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4M Dance Centre,
Unit 7, Kilkerrin Park 3,
Liosban Industrial Estate,
Tuam Road, Galway,
Co. GalwayEmail Us
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085 847 8053 / 085 853 9410
