Irish Dance Classes

All Irish dance students will perform at the St.Patrick's Day celebration!

Open Enrollment Ends Jan. 28, Register Today!

Beginner Adults

  • Details

  • Classes are for new students ages 14 and up.

    Beginning classes are held Saturdays from 10am - 11am.
    Cost is $25 per month, due the 1st Saturday of the month.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of one hour of Irish dance instruction. Students learn basic technique and form through drills and a combination of traditional and contemporary choreography.

  • What to expect

  • The Adult class is a fun mix of people from different walks of life.

Beginner Under 14

  • Details

  • Classes are for new students ages 8 - 13.

    Beginning classes are held Saturdays from 10am - 11am.
    Cost is $25 per month, due the 1st Saturday of the month.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of one hour of Irish dance instruction. Students learn basic technique and form through drills and a combination of traditional and contemporary choreography.

  • What to expect

  • Beginner "Unders" really work hard in class, but also get to play a bit. We enjoy a few games here and there and field trips to other classes where we show off what we're learning or we watch other dancers incorporate the movements we've just learned into a dance.

    Different personalities shine in this class. From the quiet and more reserved, to the boisterous, we share our strengths and help each other overcome our weaknesses.

Siofra

  • Details

  • Classes are for 3 and 4 year olds.

    Classes are held Saturdays from 11am - 11:30am.
    Cost is $60 per session, due the 1st Saturday of the session.
    The next session begins Jan. 7 and ends March 17.
    Costume rental is included in the session price.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of 30 minutes of Irish dance instruction. Students learn basic technique and form through traditional choreography.

  • What to expect

  • Siofra (Shee-fra) in Irish, is a sprite or an elf.
    Our little Siofra class is full of mischief and fun.
    We learn a dance while playing!
    Parents are welcome to sit in class to watch, but please leave the teaching up to the teacher.

Shamrock

  • Details

  • Classes are for 5, 6, and 7 year olds.

    Classes are held Saturdays from 11am - 11:30am.
    Cost is $60 per session, due the 1st Saturday of the session.
    The next session begins Jan. 7 and ends March 17.
    Costume rental is included in the session price.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of 30 minutes of Irish dance instruction. Students learn basic technique and form through traditional choreography.

  • What to expect

  • Our Shamrocks really shine when it comes to dance!
    Children this age enjoy accomplishing tasks. We give them a fun dance to learn and watch as they rise to the challenge.
    Parents are welcome to sit in class to watch, but please leave the teaching up to the teacher.

Prep

  • Details

  • Classes are for advanced students 8 and up.
    Students join class by teacher approval.

    Prep classes are held Saturdays from 10am - 11:30am.
    Cost is $30 per month, due the 1st Saturday of the month.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of 1 1/2 hours of Irish dance instruction. Students learn advanced technique and form through drills and a combination of traditional and contemporary choreography.

  • What to expect

  • The Prep, or preparatory class, is a fun mix of people from different walks of life. Students in this class vary in age and are at an advanced level. The purpose of the class is to prepare students to join the Performing group by polishing choreography and stage prescence.

    Ghillies/soft shoes and jig/hard shoes required.

Performers

  • Details

  • Classes are for advanced students 8 and up.
    Students join class by teacher approval and audition.

    Classes are held Saturdays from 8am - 10am.
    Cost is $35 per month, due the 1st Saturday of the month.

  • Instruction

  • Class consists of two hours of Irish dance instruction. Students learn advanced technique and form through drills and a combination of traditional and contemporary choreography.

  • What to expect

  • Performers will concentrate on more advanced choreography and perfecting the stage prescence required to present a high quality Irish dance show. Students will perform at various venues from Celtic festivals and community celebrations to cultural exhibitions.

    Ghillies/soft shoes and jig/hard shoes required.

Policies

  • Dress Code

  • All students should wear something comfortable to dance in. Teachers need to see your ankles and kness to ensure correct posture and form. Most of our Irish dancers wear leggins or tights; shorts, skirts, or cutoff sweats; and a t-shirt. No shirts that show the midriff, low cut shirts, or booty shorts will be permitted in class.

  • Attendance

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  • Payments

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Shoes can be ordered using the links below. Please try on ghillies/soft shoes or jig/hard shoes in class to help estimate the correct sizing before ordering online.

By taking classes, you support our mission of bringing a cultural educational experience to those who may not have the opportunity otherwise. We pride ourselves on being "inclusive" rather than "exclusive" with dancers from different walks of life.