Summer 2025

Name
Days
Location
Haran Monthly Workshop / ADVANCED BEGINNER
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Haran Monthly Workshop / BEGINNER
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Weekly Feis Prep / Advanced Beginner
$10 per class
12 classes total
$120 class (collected at the beginning of the summer)
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Weekly Feis Prep / Beginner
$10 per class
12 classes total
$120 class (collected at the beginning of the summer)
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Haran Monthly Workshop / NOVICE & PRIZEWINNER
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Weekly Feis Prep / Novice & Prizewinners
$10 per class
12 classes total
$120 class (collected at the beginning of the summer)
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
SKILLS & DRILLS (July/Aug): Intermediate 2 & Novice 1 Skills & Drills
Monday Thursday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
SKILLS & DRILLS (June): Intermediate 2 & Novice 1 Skills & Drills
Monday Thursday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
SKILLS & DRILLS (July/Aug): Novice 2, Prizewinner & Champs
Monday Thursday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
SKILLS & DRILLS (June): Novice 2, Prizewinner & Champs
Monday Thursday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Intermediate 1 Hard Shoe "Camp"
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(6-7yos) Intro Irish "Camp"
The Rince Na Gra summer "camps" are geared towards teaching beginner dancers the basics of Irish dance. If your dancer discovers an interest in dance during the summer, they will be ready to join our regular program during the school year.

During the summer, we are very flexible with the dress code. We do not want you to have to purchase any new clothing for dance camp! Email me if you have any specific questions.

DRESS CODE:
--Shorts and a t-shirt (dance leotards and skirts are an option, but they are not required)
--Socks (ballet "soft shoes" are optional!)
--Hair: pulled back and out of your dancer's face
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(8+yr) Intro Irish "Camp"
The Rince Na Gra summer "camps" are geared towards teaching beginner dancers the basics of Irish dance. If your dancer discovers an interest in dance during the summer, they will be ready to join our regular program during the school year.

During the summer, we are very flexible with the dress code. We do not want you to have to purchase any new clothing for dance camp! Email me if you have any specific questions.

DRESS CODE:
--Shorts and a t-shirt (dance leotards and skirts are an option, but they are not required)
--Socks (ballet "soft shoes" are optional!)
--Hair: pulled back and out of your dancer's face
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
SKILLS & DRILLS (July/Aug): Beginner Skills & Drills
Monday
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Main Studio
SKILLS & DRILLS (June): Beginner Skills & Drills
Monday
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Main Studio
Twinkle "Camp"
Basic Dance, Music & Movement -- Dancing, stories, games, guest performances, and a "show" at the end of the week.

DRESS CODE: Young dancers are not required to wear a particular class uniform during the summer camps. Campers should wear the following, however:
--dance leotard & skirt
--dance tights or ballet socks
--ballet shoes (preferred, but not required)

NB: The Camp must have 5 dancers to take place
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Main Studio
Posture and Turnout "Intensive Camp"
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Main Studio

2025-2026 Dance Season

Name
Days
Location
4 yos: Twinkle Toes (Monday)
Irish Dance & Ballet Combo.
1-hour classes, weekly throughout the regular dance season.

DRESS CODE
--Revolution brand Skirted Leotard, SOFT LILAC
--Ballet Socks, pink, OR Footed Ballet Tights, pink
--Ballet Shoe (no drawstrings)

The class uniform does NOT have to be purchased before class begins. We will have these items available in the studio for purchase. For the first couple of classes, Twinkle dancers may wear comfortable play clothes to class until they have their class uniform.
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Main Studio
5 yos: Twinkle Stars (Monday)
Irish Dance & Ballet Combo.
1-hour classes, weekly throughout the regular dance season.

DRESS CODE
--Revolution brand Skirted Leotard, SOFT LILAC
--Ballet Socks, pink, OR Footed Ballet Tights, pink
--Ballet Shoe (no drawstrings)

The class uniform does NOT have to be purchased before class begins. We will have these items available in the studio for purchase. For the first couple of classes, Twinkle dancers may wear comfortable play clothes to class until they have their class uniform.
Monday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intermediate 2
Intermediate Soft Shoe & Intermediate Hard Shoe

Intermediate dancers will continue to learn Advanced Beginner reels, light jigs, single jigs, and slip jigs in soft shoe and Beginner I/II treble reels, hornpipes, and treble jigs in hard shoe. Intermediate dancers must demonstrate good technique and timing as they drill their hard shoe steps. It's common to remain at this level for two or more years. For competitions, they are still considered Beg. II. Daily practice at home is required.

Required footwear for Intermediate classes: ghillies and hard shoes.

Monday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Main Studio
4 yos: Twinkle Toes (Tuesday)
Irish Dance & Ballet Combo.
1-hour classes, weekly throughout the regular dance season.

DRESS CODE
--Revolution brand Skirted Leotard, SOFT LILAC
--Ballet Socks, pink, OR Footed Ballet Tights, pink
--Ballet Shoe (no drawstrings)

The class uniform does NOT have to be purchased before class begins. We will have these items available in the studio for purchase. For the first couple of classes, Twinkle dancers may wear comfortable play clothes to class until they have their class uniform.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Main Studio
5 yos: Twinkle Stars (Tuesday)
Irish Dance & Ballet Combo.
1-hour classes, weekly throughout the regular dance season.

DRESS CODE
--Revolution brand Skirted Leotard, SOFT LILAC
--Ballet Socks, pink, OR Footed Ballet Tights, pink
--Ballet Shoe (no drawstrings)

The class uniform does NOT have to be purchased before class begins. We will have these items available in the studio for purchase. For the first couple of classes, Twinkle dancers may wear comfortable play clothes to class until they have their class uniform.
Tuesday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intro (6&7yos) -- Homeschool
This class is for...
1) Twinkle Star graduates who want to try Irish dance.
2) Young ladies (ages 6 & 7) who are brand-new to Irish Dance, but can't wait to try!
Basic Irish dance positions, steps, and games will provide a solid foundation in Irish Dance.
Classes are fun and lively sessions that meet once a week for one hour.
Tuesday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intro(8+yos) -- Homeschool
This class is for young ladies (ages 8 & up) who are brand new to Irish Dance, but can't wait to try!
Basic Irish dance positions, steps, and games will provide a solid foundation in Irish Dance.
--Classes are fun and lively sessions that meet once a week for one hour.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Younger Beginner -- After school
CONTINUING SOFT SHOE: This class is for dancers who have graduated out of the Intro Irish class, either during the summer sessions or the regular school year. "Beginner" is the first "official" grade as established by An Coimisin le Rince Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland.

Beginner dancers meet once a week for one hour (and will be expected to practice daily at home)

Required footwear for Beginners: ghillies
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intro (6&7yos) -- After school (TUESDAY)
This class is for...
1) Twinkle Star graduates who want to try Irish dance.
2) Young ladies (ages 6 & 7) who are brand-new to Irish Dance, but can't wait to try!

Basic Irish dance positions, steps, and games will provide a solid foundation in Irish Dance.
Classes are fun and lively sessions that meet once a week for one hour.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intro(8+yos) -- After school
This class is for young ladies (ages 8+) who are brand new to Irish Dance, but can't wait to try!
Basic Irish dance positions, steps, and games will provide a solid foundation in Irish Dance.
Classes are fun and lively sessions that meet once a week for one hour.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Main Studio
3 yos: Twinkle Babies -- Fall
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Main Studio
3 yos: Twinkle Babies -- Spring
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intro (6&7yos) -- After school (WEDNESDAY)
This class is for...
1) Twinkle Star graduates who want to try Irish dance.
2) Young ladies (ages 6 & 7) who are brand-new to Irish Dance, but can't wait to try!

Basic Irish dance positions, steps, and games will provide a solid foundation in Irish Dance.
Classes are fun and lively sessions that meet once a week for one hour.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Prizewinners
Prizewinner dancers learn Prizewinner-level reels, light jigs, single jigs, slip jigs, and treble reels; slow-speed hornpipes and treble jigs; and traditional set dances. Prizewinner dancers work to achieve the strength, stamina, and agility required to advance to the Championship level.

Prizewinner's meet 2 days a week:
2hrs on Monday-- with a 30min Combo section with Champs to focus on performance
1 1/2 hrs on Wednesday - No Combo section
M 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
W 5:45 PM-7:15 PM
Main Studio
IRISH:Champs
Champs are actively competing at regional and national feiseanna with the biggest stage being the World Championships. There are two levels of Champs.

PRELIMINARY
Preliminary champions dance three advanced 40-48 bar rounds: one soft shoe round (reel or slip jig), one hard shoe round (hornpipe or treble jig), and one contemporary set dance (either hornpipe or treble jig timing). Prelim dancers work to achieve outstanding technique, timing, stamina, strength, and stage presence.

OPEN
Open Championship dancers have placed first overall in three preliminary Championship competitions within one calendar year. They have, therefore, achieved outstanding technique, timing, stamina, strength, and stage presence.


Champs meet 2 days a week:
2hrs on Monday-- with a 30min Combo section with Prizewinner to focus on performance
1 1/2 hrs on Wednesday - No Combo section
M 6:45 PM-8:45 PM
W 7:15 PM-8:45 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Younger Beginner -- Homeschool
CONTINUING SOFT SHOE: This class is for dancers who have graduated out of the Intro Irish class, either during the summer sessions or the regular school year. "Beginner" is the first "official" grade as established by An Coimisiún le Rince­ Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland.

Beginner dancers meet once a week for one hour (and will be expected to practice daily at home)

Required footwear for Beginners: ghillies
Thursday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intermediate 1 -- Homeschool
Intermediate Soft Shoe & Early Hard Shoe

Intermediate 1 dancers have mastered all the Beginner-level skills. These second or third-year dancers will learn Advanced Beginner reels, light jigs, single jigs, and slip jigs in soft shoe. This is the level at which dancers get to begin to dance in HARD SHOES! Intermediate 1 will work on Advanced Beginner treble reels, hornpipes, and treble jigs in hard shoe. Intermediate dancers must demonstrate good technique and timing as they drill their hard shoe steps. Daily practice at home is required.

​​Required footwear: Ghillies & Hard Shoes

Thursday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Older Beginner -- Section A
CONTINUING SOFT SHOE: This class is for dancers who have graduated out of the Intro Irish class, either during the summer sessions or the regular school year. "Beginner" is the first "official" grade as established by An Coimisin le Rince­ Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland.

Beginner dancers meet once a week for one hour (and will be expected to practice daily at home)

Required footwear for Beginners: ghillies
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Older Beginner -- Section B
CONTINUING SOFT SHOE: This class is for dancers who have graduated out of the Intro Irish class, either during the summer sessions or the regular school year. "Beginner" is the first "official" grade as established by An Coimisin le Rince­ Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland.

Beginner dancers meet once a week for one hour (and will be expected to practice daily at home)

Required footwear for Beginners: ghillies
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Intermediate 1 -- After school
Intermediate Soft Shoe & Early Hard Shoe

Intermediate 1 dancers have mastered all the Beginner-level skills. These second or third-year dancers will learn Advanced Beginner reels, light jigs, single jigs, and slip jigs in soft shoe. This is the level at which dancers get to begin to dance in HARD SHOES! Intermediate 1 will work on Advanced Beginner treble reels, hornpipes, and treble jigs in hard shoe. Intermediate dancers must demonstrate good technique and timing as they drill their hard shoe steps. Daily practice at home is required.

Required footwear: Ghillies & Hard Shoes

Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Novice 2
Novice-level softshoe & hard shoe

Novice dancers learn Novice-level reels, light jigs, single jigs, and slip jigs, treble reels, hornpipes, and treble jigs, and traditional set dances; and transition to slow-speed hard shoe. Novice dancers work to maintain their correct technique and timing while learning more advanced steps. Daily practice at home is required.

Required footwear: ghillies and hard shoes.

Novice dancers meet twice a week:
--1½-hour solo class
--1-hour combo class with the other Novice class (focus on rounds & conditioning)

W 4:45 PM-5:45 PM
F 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Main Studio
IRISH: Novice 1
Novice-level softshoe & Intermediate--level hard shoe

Novice dancers learn Novice-level reels, light jigs, single jigs, and slip jigs; Beginner II & Novice treble reels, hornpipes, and treble jigs, and traditional set dances; and transition to slow-speed hard shoe. Novice dancers work to maintain their correct technique and timing while learning more advanced steps. Daily practice at home is required.

Required footwear: ghillies and hard shoes.

Novice dancers meet twice a week‹
--1½-hour solo class
--1-hour combo class with the other Novice class (focus on rounds & conditioning)
W 4:45 PM-5:45 PM
F 5:15 PM-6:45 PM
Main Studio