Class Descriptions
Beginner (45 minutes)
For dancers with no prior formal dance instruction, or with some experience but no hard shoe experience. Basic technique with emphasis on the four soft shoe dances (reel, light jig, slip jig and single jig) and team skills will be taught.
Requirements
None.
Requirements
None.
Intermediate (1 hour)
For dancers having knowledge of dance technique & terminology; must be able to execute movements with ease. More advanced techniques including the three hard shoe dances (treble jig, hornpipe and traditional set) and ceili dances will be taught.
Requirements
Advanced Beginner soft shoe in competition, or instructor permission.
Requirements
Advanced Beginner soft shoe in competition, or instructor permission.
Advanced (1.5 hours)
For dancers with formal dance training and
competition experience; classes emphasize complex combinations and competitive dance skills. Advanced techniques and choreography including Oireachtas-speed hard shoe and competitive team dances will be taught.
Requirements
Novice hard shoe in competition, or instructor permission.
competition experience; classes emphasize complex combinations and competitive dance skills. Advanced techniques and choreography including Oireachtas-speed hard shoe and competitive team dances will be taught.
Requirements
Novice hard shoe in competition, or instructor permission.
Adults (1.5 hours)
For dancers 18 and over, with or without experience in Irish dance. A mix of competitive/non-competitive material will be taught, depending on the individual dancer's goals and interests.
Requirements
None.
Requirements
None.