From the age of 7 Phil O’Callaghan trained, danced and performed with Donna’s Dance Studio in Cork City under Donna Daly Blyth, Meghan Blyth and Sue-Ellen Chester-MacCarthy. Donna trained Phil and presented him with amazing opportunities and structure to lead a successful career.
Phil began his professional dance training at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa (CSN) Cork, directed by Jane Kellaghan and Aisling Byrne. He was awarded a place at the Institute of the Arts, Barcelona where he trained for his BA (Hons) in Dance. After graduating from college, Phil went on to work and perform in Disneyland Paris. He also worked as a dancer aboard MSC cruises and performed as an ensemble dancer and titled dance caption in many pantos at The Everyman.
Phil was also in the recently released Disney movie Disenchanted (2022).
Phil is a teacher of Jazz, Tap, Commercial and Acrobatic Arts in various dance schools around Cork and he performs and choreographs in many productions.
Phil thoroughly enjoys performing in his hometown pantomime at The Everyman, this year as Choreographer, Dance Captain and Ensemble Dancer.