While her name may not suggest it, Linda has very strong Irish roots - with her mother hailing from Dublin (her father from Austria). She began Irish dancing at seven years of age and competed at the Open Championship level throughout Western Canada, at the North American and the World Championships. Following a successful competitive career, Linda completed her teacher’s exam in 1991 and was awarded her T.C.R.G. (Teasgicoir Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha - the translation is Gaelic Commission Irish Dancing Teacher).

Since passing her teacher’s exam Linda has instructed Irish dancing in Calgary, Red Deer and Saskatoon. As an instructor, Linda has developed many championship students and teams - her competitive accomplishments are extensive. In addition to running her competitive dance school, Linda has also taught Irish dancing for studios and clubs such as Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Free House Dance Plus and the Glencoe Club.