Oireachtas Competition 2026
Oireachtas Champ Solo Entry '26
4 spots left
Open to all Prelim & Open Champ dancers, plus U9 Prizewinners at Teacher's Discretion. Dancers should be registered for class 3x per week, but a minimum of 2 champ classes per week is required for the fall semester to be eligible. Five $70 tuition payments include solo entry fees and workshop weekend on October 2-4. There is also a one time $140 family fee at registration. A 5% discount is available on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 15 through cash, check, or venmo (the processing fee savings passed on to you!), for a total of $465.50 if included the family fee, or $332.50 for a discount on just the champ solo entry.
Ages 4.5 - 0
4 spots left
Open to all Prelim & Open Champ dancers, plus U9 Prizewinners at Teacher's Discretion. Dancers should be registered for class 3x per week, but a minimum of 2 champ classes per week is required for the fall semester to be eligible. Five $70 tuition payments include solo entry fees and workshop weekend on October 2-4. There is also a one time $140 family fee at registration. A 5% discount is available on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 15 through cash, check, or venmo (the processing fee savings passed on to you!), for a total of $465.50 if included the family fee, or $332.50 for a discount on just the champ solo entry.
Ages 4.5 - 0
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$70.00
Oireachtas Adult Ceili
1 spot left
Adult ceili team - $140 family registration fee, and five $45 monthly ceili fees charged Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Ages 20 - 0
1 spot left
Adult ceili team - $140 family registration fee, and five $45 monthly ceili fees charged Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Ages 20 - 0
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$45.00
Oireachtas Adult Trad Set - (no Wed class)
Adult Trad Set - (This option doesn't include weekly Wednesday Trad Set classes). Costs include a $140 family registration fee and $125 trad set registration fee. The $140 family fee is due at registration, and the $125 trad set paid in September. This includes the October workshop. You can also drop-in to any Wednesday 7:00-7:45pm Trad Set Classes for $15 a class.
Ages 20 - 0
Adult Trad Set - (This option doesn't include weekly Wednesday Trad Set classes). Costs include a $140 family registration fee and $125 trad set registration fee. The $140 family fee is due at registration, and the $125 trad set paid in September. This includes the October workshop. You can also drop-in to any Wednesday 7:00-7:45pm Trad Set Classes for $15 a class.
Ages 20 - 0
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Oireachtas Ceili & Weekly Class
4 spots left
Open to dancers who are invited at Teacher's Discretion. Experience a Regional Championship and all of the hard work and pride that goes into this amazing, competitive experience! Five $70 tuition payments cover competition fees, weekly Wednesday class, and the October weekend workshop (Oct 2-4). There is also a $140 family fee for the competition (charged 1x per family regardless of number of competitions entered). For families who prefer to pay upfront, there is a 5% discount on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 14th.
Ages 4.5 - 23
4 spots left
Open to dancers who are invited at Teacher's Discretion. Experience a Regional Championship and all of the hard work and pride that goes into this amazing, competitive experience! Five $70 tuition payments cover competition fees, weekly Wednesday class, and the October weekend workshop (Oct 2-4). There is also a $140 family fee for the competition (charged 1x per family regardless of number of competitions entered). For families who prefer to pay upfront, there is a 5% discount on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 14th.
Ages 4.5 - 23
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$70.00
Oireachtas Trad Set Entry & Weekly Class '26
5 spots left
Open to Novice and Prizewinner dancers who are invited at Teacher's Discretion. Dancers must know "St. Patrick's Day" prior to August 29th to be eligible (you may schedule summer privates, or ask for help in summer class). Experience a Regional Championship and all of the hard work and pride that goes into this amazing, competitive experience! Five $70 tuition payments cover competition fees, weekly Wednesday 45 minute class, and three days of workshops (Oct 2, 3, 4). There is also a $140 family fee for the competition (charged 1x per family regardless of number of competitions entered). For families who prefer to pay upfront, there is a 5% discount on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 14th through cash, check, or venmo @crystalglickcarper, for a total of $465.50 if included the family fee, or $332.50 for a discount on just the trad entry (our processing fee savings passed on to you!).
Ages 5 - 0
5 spots left
Open to Novice and Prizewinner dancers who are invited at Teacher's Discretion. Dancers must know "St. Patrick's Day" prior to August 29th to be eligible (you may schedule summer privates, or ask for help in summer class). Experience a Regional Championship and all of the hard work and pride that goes into this amazing, competitive experience! Five $70 tuition payments cover competition fees, weekly Wednesday 45 minute class, and three days of workshops (Oct 2, 3, 4). There is also a $140 family fee for the competition (charged 1x per family regardless of number of competitions entered). For families who prefer to pay upfront, there is a 5% discount on solo fee & family fee if paid in full by August 14th through cash, check, or venmo @crystalglickcarper, for a total of $465.50 if included the family fee, or $332.50 for a discount on just the trad entry (our processing fee savings passed on to you!).
Ages 5 - 0
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$70.00
Extra 12 hours of Sunday Champ Classes
1 spot left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, September 13, 20, 27, and October 11. This is a package for $150.
Ages 0 - 0
1 spot left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, September 13, 20, 27, and October 11. This is a package for $150.
Ages 0 - 0
Sunday
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$150.00
2026-2027 School Year
Little Shamrocks - Tues 4:00 BERKS
2 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for beginner dancers ages 2-3.
Ages 2.5 - 3.5
2 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for beginner dancers ages 2-3.
Ages 2.5 - 3.5
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Berks County - Dance Fusion
Little Leprechauns - Tues 4:30pm - BERKS
5 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 5
5 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 5
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Berks County - Dance Fusion
Tir Na Nog -Tues 5:00pm - BERKS
4 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6-12, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
4 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6-12, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Berks County - Dance Fusion
Adv. Beginner - Tues 5:30pm BERKS
5 spots left
Softshoe + Hardshoe for Advanced Beginners
Ages 0 - 0
5 spots left
Softshoe + Hardshoe for Advanced Beginners
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Berks County - Dance Fusion
Beginner Softshoe - Tues 5:30pm - BERKS
4 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have previously completed the Tir Na Nog level.
Ages 0 - 0
4 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have previously completed the Tir Na Nog level.
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Berks County - Dance Fusion
STUDIO PRACTICE PACKAGE
15 spots left
Open Studio will allow the dancer access to practice in our studio during non-class hours for the September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 school year + summer. Pay one $139 rental package fee for the year and come practice whenever you'd like from calendar Open Studio times - no need to schedule it. Available hours will be most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (around occasional TCRG privates or Oireachtas Workshops), plus holidays, and any day before 4:30 when class starts. Open Studio access does not apply toward private lessons. During Open Studio, dancers are expected to display good sportsmanship and share music and space. Studio access may be revoked after a warning for property damage, negligence, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ages 0 - 0
15 spots left
Open Studio will allow the dancer access to practice in our studio during non-class hours for the September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 school year + summer. Pay one $139 rental package fee for the year and come practice whenever you'd like from calendar Open Studio times - no need to schedule it. Available hours will be most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (around occasional TCRG privates or Oireachtas Workshops), plus holidays, and any day before 4:30 when class starts. Open Studio access does not apply toward private lessons. During Open Studio, dancers are expected to display good sportsmanship and share music and space. Studio access may be revoked after a warning for property damage, negligence, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ages 0 - 0
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$139.00
Prizewinner - Monday 4:30pm
3 spots left
Ages 0 - 0
3 spots left
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
FALL Performance Team
2 spots left
Our fall performance team class will be working toward a special performance on December 3rd at Santander Performing Arts in Reading - we will perform as part of a professional Christmas production alongside Billboard-charting artist Jessica Lynn. This festive show also supports Toys for Tots, helping bring holiday joy to children in need. This opportunity is open to our PRIZEWINNER and CHAMP dancers.
Dancers on Fall Performance Team will attend class Mondays 6:00-6:45pm, September 14 – November 23. There will be a $40 monthly tuition for four months which will include practices and a costume rental. The only additional expense would be the audience purchasing tickets to the show.
Additional Required Dates:
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, December 2, 6:15-7:30pm
Rehearsal & Performance: Thursday, December 3, 3:00pm Rehearsal through 7pm show.
Ages 5 - 0
2 spots left
Our fall performance team class will be working toward a special performance on December 3rd at Santander Performing Arts in Reading - we will perform as part of a professional Christmas production alongside Billboard-charting artist Jessica Lynn. This festive show also supports Toys for Tots, helping bring holiday joy to children in need. This opportunity is open to our PRIZEWINNER and CHAMP dancers.
Dancers on Fall Performance Team will attend class Mondays 6:00-6:45pm, September 14 – November 23. There will be a $40 monthly tuition for four months which will include practices and a costume rental. The only additional expense would be the audience purchasing tickets to the show.
Additional Required Dates:
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, December 2, 6:15-7:30pm
Rehearsal & Performance: Thursday, December 3, 3:00pm Rehearsal through 7pm show.
Ages 5 - 0
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$40.00
Open Champ - Monday 6:45pm
2 spots left
Mondays covers 2 rounds - softshoe and hardshoe. Open dancers who are competitive should take 3 classes a week. (Opens who come less than 3x a week will not learn a set, and so would not be ready for feis).
Ages 0 - 0
2 spots left
Mondays covers 2 rounds - softshoe and hardshoe. Open dancers who are competitive should take 3 classes a week. (Opens who come less than 3x a week will not learn a set, and so would not be ready for feis).
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Prelim - Monday 6:45pm
1 spot left
Prelim dancers attending 1x a week have the option of Monday or Thursday class. Competitive prelim dancers should attend 3x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
1 spot left
Prelim dancers attending 1x a week have the option of Monday or Thursday class. Competitive prelim dancers should attend 3x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Little Leprechauns - Tuesday 4:45pm
8 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 5
8 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 5
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Tir Na Nog - Tues 5:15pm
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6+, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6+, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Adv. Beginner - Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm
3 spots left
Softshoe + Hardshoe for Advanced Beginners
Ages 0 - 0
3 spots left
Softshoe + Hardshoe for Advanced Beginners
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Beginner Softshoe - Tuesday 5:45-6:15pm
4 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have already completed learning the foundations in Tir Na Nog. Beginner level will progress on to learning full routines (2 steps) for Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jig.
Ages 0 - 0
4 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have already completed learning the foundations in Tir Na Nog. Beginner level will progress on to learning full routines (2 steps) for Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jig.
Ages 0 - 0
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Adult Beginners - Tuesday 7:00pm
4 spots left
For adult dancers with little or no Irish dance experience. This class is softshoe only. After mastering this initial curriculum, adults will add on a 45 minute hardshoe class.
Ages 17 - 0
4 spots left
For adult dancers with little or no Irish dance experience. This class is softshoe only. After mastering this initial curriculum, adults will add on a 45 minute hardshoe class.
Ages 17 - 0
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Adult Intermediate/Advanced - Tuesday 7:00pm
1 spot left
For all level adult dancers. Adults are also welcome to attend our regular classes for their level.
Ages 17 - 0
1 spot left
For all level adult dancers. Adults are also welcome to attend our regular classes for their level.
Ages 17 - 0
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Adv. Beginner - Wednesday 5:00-6:15pm
This class is full
Softshoe & Hardshoe for Adv. Beginner dancers
Ages 0 - 0
This class is full
Softshoe & Hardshoe for Adv. Beginner dancers
Ages 0 - 0
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Beginner Softshoe - Wednesday 5:00-5:30pm
5 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have already completed learning the foundations in Tir Na Nog. Beginner level will progress on to learning full routines (2 steps) for Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jig.
Ages 0 - 0
5 spots left
For dancers with prior experience who have already completed learning the foundations in Tir Na Nog. Beginner level will progress on to learning full routines (2 steps) for Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jig.
Ages 0 - 0
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Champ Hardshoe - Wed 7pm
2 spots left
Contemporary Sets & Hardshoe focus class.
Ages 0 - 0
2 spots left
Contemporary Sets & Hardshoe focus class.
Ages 0 - 0
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Novice - Thursday 5:00pm
1 spot left
Competitive Novice dancers should register for 2x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
1 spot left
Competitive Novice dancers should register for 2x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Prizewinner - Thursday 5:00pm
1 spot left
Competitive Prizewinner dancers should register for 2x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
1 spot left
Competitive Prizewinner dancers should register for 2x a week.
Ages 0 - 0
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Little Shamrocks - Thurs 5:40pm
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for beginner dancers ages 2-3.
Ages 2 - 3.5
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for beginner dancers ages 2-3.
Ages 2 - 3.5
Thursday
5:40 PM to 6:10 PM
5:40 PM to 6:10 PM
Beginner Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Little Leprechauns - Thurs 6:10pm
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 6
This class is full
Softshoe fundamentals for 4-5 year old beginner dancers, or younger students who have previously graduated from the Shamrock curriculum.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
6:10 PM to 6:40 PM
6:10 PM to 6:40 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Champ Class - Thursday 6:30pm
6 spots left
This class covers softshoe/hardshoe for Prelim/Open.
Ages 0 - 0
6 spots left
This class covers softshoe/hardshoe for Prelim/Open.
Ages 0 - 0
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Tir Na Nog - Thurs 6:40pm
2 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6+, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
2 spots left
Softshoe fundamentals for new dancers ages 6+, or younger children who have graduated from the Little Leprechaun program.
Ages 6 - 18
Thursday
6:40 PM to 7:10 PM
6:40 PM to 7:10 PM
Green Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
JANUARY Extra 12 hours of Sunday Champ Classes
15 spots left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, January 3, 10, 17, and 24. This is a package for $150.
Ages 0 - 0
15 spots left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, January 3, 10, 17, and 24. This is a package for $150.
Ages 0 - 0
Sunday
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$150.00
WORLDS Extra 9 hours of Sunday Champ Classes
15 spots left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, February 28, and March 7, and March 14. This is a package for $115.
Ages 0 - 0
15 spots left
Additional training package includes four Sunday classes, 3 hours each (1 hour for each round). Dates are Sundays, 3-6pm, February 28, and March 7, and March 14. This is a package for $115.
Ages 0 - 0
Sunday
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Blue Room
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
Lancaster - Hooley Studio
$115.00