New Beginner & Beginner Level 1
(45 minutes/1 hour class) - In a beginner class, students will work on coordination and establish familiarity with the lively rhythms of Irish music while learning the fundamentals of foot placement, body alignment, and basic steps. We will focus on the soft shoe dances, specifically the Beginner Reel, Light Jigs, and Slip Jigs. Beginner level 1 may begin learning the hard shoe dances. No previous dance experience required. New beginner classes are only offered as the schedule allows. This is a year round class.
Intermediate
1-hourr class) They are younger intermediate dancers, who have typically danced for a few years. They start to compete more often by this level. They are working to learn all their required dances (Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe) This is a year round class.
Advanced Intermediate
(1.5 or 2 hour class) The Advanced Intermediate dancers are a bit older and are more competitive. They will likely have all their dances in Novice or some in Prizewinner. Dancers will learn more advanced soft shoe dances, as well as both fast and slow treble jigs and hornpipes. Classes run year-round in Virginia Beach & Williamsburg.
Championship
(2 or 3 hour class) Dancers in the Champ class have all their dances in Preliminary Championship or Open Championship. Dancers focus on more rigorous drills and steps and may be working on towards Oireachtas (regionals), and Nationals or overseas majors. This class is a 2-hour class twice per week with some additional classes leading up to major competitions. Classes run year round in Virginia Beach & Williamsburg.
Adult Level
(1 hour class) This class is made for adult level dancers, ages 18+. Whether you are just starting out or danced when you were younger this class for you. It is a great way to work out and be active! We will begin learning the basic soft shoe dances and ceili dances and then progress learning hard shoe. There will be opportunities to perform and compete if so desired as well. No dance experience required.