Danielle Enblom

Danielle Enblom is a dancer, fiddler, choreographer, and ethnochoreologist specializing in Irish (sean-nós and old-style step dance) and North American dance forms. She holds a research-based master’s degree in Ethnochoreology (dance anthropology) from Munster Technological University, Ireland, and a Diploma in Traditional Irish Music from University College Cork, Ireland. Growing up immersed in Irish music and dance, Danielle has also reconnected with the Métis and French Canadian fiddle and step dance traditions of her grandparents. She has studied with tradition bearers across various cultures, including Irish, Métis, French Canadian, Appalachian, American Tap, Scottish, and Ottawa Valley. Her extensive experience provides a unique opportunity to share the distinct qualities and histories of each dance form, as well as to explore the connections between the traditions through dance and music.

Described as “wild, refined, and joyful” by Deirdre Cronin of Irish Music Magazine and “nothing short of spectacular” by legendary Irish musician and academic Mick Moloney, Danielle brings an inspired and authentic intersection of traditions to her work as a performer, researcher, and teacher.

Danielle has been privileged to work with some of the world’s top traditional artists. Her recent work includes serving on the Dance Corps (Corps di Dansii) for Canada’s first full-scale Indigenous-led, award-winning Métis Opera, Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North and touring with two of Canada’s leading traditional musicians: Franco-Ontarian master fiddler Pierre Schryer and guitarist Adam Dobres.