Biography

Michael Keegan-Dolan (born 1969) is an Irish choreographer and dancer. He is the founder of Teaċ Daṁsa and the Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre company. Keegan-Dolan was raised in Clontarf, a seaside inner suburb on Dublin's northside. His father is from Longford and Keegan-Dolan describes the county as home. His first dance lessons came late, at the age of 17 at Billie Barry School in Dublin. He moved to London to train in ballet at the Central School of Ballet.

He is married to Rachel Poirier, a dancer and longtime collaborator. They have two children. Their daughter Ellie has also performed in his work.

He was born Michael Dolan. His great-uncle, Edward Keegan, fought with the Irish Volunteers in 1916 and acted at the Abbey Theatre. Keegan-Dolan added his great-uncle's name to his own.

In addition to dance influences, he cites American musician David Byrne, Irish singer Liam Ó Maonlaí and Irish playwright Enda Walsh as having had an impact on his development.