If you are new to ADC or a beginner, be sure to select the appropriate beginner class for your age. Continuing dancers and dancers with prior experience are assigned by ADC. Please check with us if you are unsure of your class placement.

2024-25 Year

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Gryphons
Janelle Gardner
3 spots left
Beginning Irish dance. Dancers will learn basics of a reel and a jig. No previous experience necessary
Ages 9 - 13
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
A
Studio
 
Banshees 1 (Adult/teen)
Sarah Collins
3 spots left
Beginning Irish dancing for adults and teens. Soft shoe with the option to begin hard shoe when ready.
Ages 13 - 99
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
A
Studio
 
Beginner Hard Shoe (Adult/teen)
Sarah Bagley
9 spots left
for teen & adult beginners with teacher approval
Ages 13 - 99
Thursday
9:30 PM to 10:00 PM
B
Studio
 
Elves
Emily Beech
3 spots left
For dancers with previous dance experience
Ages 6 - 9
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
A
Studio
 
Seanchaí (Sets)
Emily Beech
3 spots left
Traditional Set dancing class for dancers with hard shoe experience in hornpipe and treble jig. Registration by invitation / teacher approval.
Ages 8 - 99
Saturday
8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
A
Studio
 
Shamrocks
Emily Beech
This class is full
For our littlest dancers, this class focuses on spatial awareness, turn taking, following instructions and creativity in movement with an emphasis on pre-Irish technique. Ages 3-4
Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
A
Studio
 
Lucky Charms
Emily Beech
1 spot left
Beginner Reels and Jigs or ages 6+ with some dance experience
Ages 6 - 9
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A
Studio
 

Celtic Celebration 2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Couples
Gloria Salisury
4 spots left
ages 12+ with a partner
Ages 12 - 99
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
B
Studio
$40.00

2025 Summer (5 weeks)

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Beginners Age 8+
Megan Fotheringham
14 spots left
Learn the basics of Irish soft shoe dancing. Dancers will learn skip two threes, hops and basic technique. Open to dancers with 1 year experience or less ages 8+. Crafts for the younger ones!
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 8 - 0

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
B
Studio
 
Age 3-5
Gloria Salisury
12 spots left
(60 min ) Creative movement / pre-Irish for our littlest dancers ages 3-5. Class includes craft and story time. Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 3 - 5

4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
A
Studio
 
Int /Adv Soft Shoe
Megan Fotheringham
14 spots left
(75 min) For intermediate/advanced soft shoe dancers ages 8+ Class will include a craft each week for those interested.
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 8 - 99

4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
B
Studio
 
Age 6-7
Gloria Salisury
12 spots left
(60 min) For beginner dancers ages 6-7 to learn the basics of an Irish reel. Class will include a story time and craft each week. Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 6 - 7

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
A
Studio
 
Ballet
Janelle Gardner
12 spots left
(45 min) For dancers age 7+. Ballet is excellent for improving technique, body awareness and posture. We will focus on barre work and simple across the floor combinations.
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 7 - 0

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
A
Studio
 
Ceili Fun!
Megan Fotheringham
18 spots left
(45 min) Open to dancers ages 7+. We will learn some “forgotten” ceilis and some popular favorites.
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 7 - 0

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
B
Studio
 
Hard Shoe Technique
Gloria Salisury
16 spots left
(60 min) For hard shoe dancers with a minimum of one year experience. We will work on improving our sounds, turnout, lift and rhythm with weekly drills and games.
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 7 - 0

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
B
Studio
 
Hard Shoe Basics
Emily Beech
12 spots left
(45 min) For dancers ready for the basics of trebles and hops. Dancers new to hard shoe check with current teacher for approval. Ages 7 - adult.

Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 7 - 0

8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
B
Studio
 
Stretch & Strengthen
Megan Fotheringham
10 spots left
(45 min) Build power to jump higher and dance stronger in this class aimed to make strength training fun and effective. Games, fun activities & circuits. For dancers of all levels ages 7+.
Summer 2025 dates:

Thurs 7/17
Wed 7/23
Thurs 7/31
Thurs 8/7
Thurs 8/14

Ages 7 - 0

8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
A
Studio