Meet the Judges

EDDIE SLATTERY
Eddie Slattery is an acclaimed choreographer, director, and partner dance specialist with almost 20 years of professional experience across stage and screen.

✨ Performance Credits:
• Dancer, aerialist & dance captain with Royal Caribbean International
• Saturday Night Fever
• Chicago The Musical
• Bat Out of Hell (ITV’s Big Night of the Musicals)

🎬 Creative Credits:
• Strictly Come Dancing
• Bridgerton
• Matilda
• My Fair Lady
• The Greatest Dancer

Eddie’s work has contributed to Emmy, Tony, Olivier & BAFTA-winning projects, blending ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, commercial, and musical theatre into bold, dynamic, internationally recognised choreography.

YASMIN HARCOURT
Yasmin Harcourt is a Manchester-based dancer, creative choreographer, and educator, currently Commercial Coordinator & Assistant Creative Director at Shockout Arts, contributing across BA (Hons), BTEC, and Professional programmes.

• First-Class BA (Hons) in Dance
• PGCE + M in Further Education
• MA in Commercial Dance & Choreographic Practice – Distinction

✨ Performance & Choreography Highlights:
• Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – The Movie (Ensemble)
• Created for Emeli Sandé (BBC Sports Personality of the Year), Charlotte Jane, and OneDa
• Featured at Parklife Festival

Yasmin is known for precision, musicality, and dynamic creativity, with a mission to nurture individuality and inspire authentic, high-quality performances.

TOM GOODALL
A respected educator, performer, and creative leader, Tom Goodall has influenced generations of dancers through his work as Principal Lecturer at Performers College and teaching roles at Laine Theatre Arts and Wilkes Academy.

✨ Performance Highlights:
• Mamma Mia! The Movie
• Saturday Night Fever (West End & International Tours)
• Movin’ Out
• Take That Stadium Tour
• Rihanna & Anastacia World Tours

With a career spanning stage, film, TV, and global fashion campaigns, Tom brings unparalleled professionalism, creative vision, and international experience to the judging panel.

TAMARA KRAMER
We are beyond excited to welcome Tamara Elena “TK” Kramer to the Dance Awards Ireland 2025 judging panel!

An influential figure in the international dance community, TK is the CEO of Studio 68 London – one of the UK’s most iconic training hubs, renowned for hosting world-class choreographers, workshops, and auditions for global productions.

With a career spanning over two decades, TK has:

  • Collaborated with chart-topping artists and major brands across music, film, and television

  • Mentored thousands of dancers, many of whom have gone on to perform and teach internationally

  • Produced large-scale live events and creative projects that have shaped the UK’s commercial dance scene

  • Built a powerful global network that connects dancers to opportunities in Europe, the USA, and beyond

As a judge at Dance Awards Ireland 2025, TK will bring her wealth of industry knowledge, sharp creative eye, and commitment to nurturing emerging talent — ensuring every performance is evaluated with fairness, integrity, and an understanding of what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive dance world.