SPRING 2026
Novice Prep
This class is offered to students who have recently moved into Novice. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and continue to learn more advanced steps! (8 weeks)
*No class on Monday, May 25th
This class is offered to students who have recently moved into Novice. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and continue to learn more advanced steps! (8 weeks)
*No class on Monday, May 25th
Monday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Lake Bluff
PC/Champs
This class is offered to students who compete at the PC and Championship levels. Dancers will train for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (8 weeks)
*No class on Monday, May 25th
This class is offered to students who compete at the PC and Championship levels. Dancers will train for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (8 weeks)
*No class on Monday, May 25th
Monday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Beginner 1
This class is offered to beginner students ages 6+. Dancers will focus on perfecting their two steps of the Jig and Reel. Some students may be ready to compete at their first feis! (10 weeks)
This class is offered to beginner students ages 6+. Dancers will focus on perfecting their two steps of the Jig and Reel. Some students may be ready to compete at their first feis! (10 weeks)
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Advanced Beginner
This class is offered to students who can perform their Light Jig, Reel, and Slip Jig correctly and on time to the music. They will continue perfecting their first hard shoe dance, "Treble Jig", and start learning a second hard shoe dance, "Hornpipe". (10 weeks)
This class is offered to students who can perform their Light Jig, Reel, and Slip Jig correctly and on time to the music. They will continue perfecting their first hard shoe dance, "Treble Jig", and start learning a second hard shoe dance, "Hornpipe". (10 weeks)
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
PW/PC
This class is offered to students who compete in the Prizewinner or PC levels. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
This class is offered to students who compete in the Prizewinner or PC levels. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Lake Bluff
Champs
This class is offered to students who compete at the Championship level. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
This class is offered to students who compete at the Championship level. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Intro to Irish
This class is offered to beginner students ages 4-6. Dancers will learn proper foot placement, posture, and musicality in a fun, engaging environment! Students will work towards perfecting their first steps of Jig and Reel before moving to the Beginner 1 level. (10 weeks)
This class is offered to beginner students ages 4-6. Dancers will learn proper foot placement, posture, and musicality in a fun, engaging environment! Students will work towards perfecting their first steps of Jig and Reel before moving to the Beginner 1 level. (10 weeks)
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Novice Prep
This class is offered to students who have recently moved into Novice. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and continue to learn more advanced steps! (10 weeks)
This class is offered to students who have recently moved into Novice. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and continue to learn more advanced steps! (10 weeks)
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Novice 2/PW
This class is offered to students who are transitioning from the Novice to Prizewinner level. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps for competitions and work towards qualifying for the Oireachtas! (10 weeks)
This class is offered to students who are transitioning from the Novice to Prizewinner level. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps for competitions and work towards qualifying for the Oireachtas! (10 weeks)
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Lake Bluff
Novice 2/PW
This class is offered to students who are transitioning from the Novice to Prizewinner level. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps for competitions and work towards qualifying for the Oireachtas! (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
This class is offered to students who are transitioning from the Novice to Prizewinner level. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps for competitions and work towards qualifying for the Oireachtas! (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
PW/PC
This class is offered to students who compete in the Prizewinner or PC levels. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
This class is offered to students who compete in the Prizewinner or PC levels. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Lake Bluff
Champs
This class is offered to students who compete at the Championship level. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
This class is offered to students who compete at the Championship level. Dancers will prep for upcoming feises and major competitions such as the NAIDC. (9 weeks)
*No class April 23rd
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Intro to Irish
This class is offered to beginner students ages 4-6. Dancers will learn proper foot placement, posture, and musicality in a fun, engaging environment! Students will work towards perfecting their first steps of Jig and Reel before moving to the Beginner 1 level. (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
This class is offered to beginner students ages 4-6. Dancers will learn proper foot placement, posture, and musicality in a fun, engaging environment! Students will work towards perfecting their first steps of Jig and Reel before moving to the Beginner 1 level. (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Lake Bluff
Beginner 1
This class is offered to beginner students ages 6+. Dancers will focus on perfecting their two steps of the Jig and Reel. Some students may be ready to compete at their first feis! (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
This class is offered to beginner students ages 6+. Dancers will focus on perfecting their two steps of the Jig and Reel. Some students may be ready to compete at their first feis! (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Lake Bluff
Advanced Beginner
This class is offered to students who can perform their Light Jig, Reel, and Slip Jig correctly and on time to the music. They will continue perfecting their first hard shoe dance, "Treble Jig", and start learning a second hard shoe dance, "Hornpipe". (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
This class is offered to students who can perform their Light Jig, Reel, and Slip Jig correctly and on time to the music. They will continue perfecting their first hard shoe dance, "Treble Jig", and start learning a second hard shoe dance, "Hornpipe". (9 weeks)
*No class May 9th
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lake Bluff
SUMMER 2026
Novice/PW Prep
Dancers who know their 3 beginning hard shoe dances. Students will continue to improve on and compete with those dances while starting to learn the more advanced “slow” hard shoe steps. Soft shoe steps will continue to progress by adding harder skills that will prepare them for the Prizewinner level.
Dancers who know their 3 beginning hard shoe dances. Students will continue to improve on and compete with those dances while starting to learn the more advanced “slow” hard shoe steps. Soft shoe steps will continue to progress by adding harder skills that will prepare them for the Prizewinner level.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Prizewinner +
Dancers who’ve known their slow hard shoe dances for a while and understand the timing and rhythm. This level focuses on execution of the steps rather than learning new ones. Proper technique, strength, and flexibility need to be developed in preparation for the higher levels.
Dancers who’ve known their slow hard shoe dances for a while and understand the timing and rhythm. This level focuses on execution of the steps rather than learning new ones. Proper technique, strength, and flexibility need to be developed in preparation for the higher levels.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
PC/Champ
This class is offered to dancers who compete at the PC or Championship levels and will be split up by hard shoe dance.
5:45-7:15pm Hornpipes & Reels (even age groups U10, U14, etc)
6:30-8:00pm Treble Jigs & Slip Jigs (odd age groups U11, U13, etc)
This class is offered to dancers who compete at the PC or Championship levels and will be split up by hard shoe dance.
5:45-7:15pm Hornpipes & Reels (even age groups U10, U14, etc)
6:30-8:00pm Treble Jigs & Slip Jigs (odd age groups U11, U13, etc)
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 8:00 PM
5:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Novice/PW Prep
Dancers who know their 3 beginning hard shoe dances. Students will continue to improve on and compete with those dances while starting to learn the more advanced “slow” hard shoe steps. Soft shoe steps will continue to progress by adding harder skills that will prepare them for the Prizewinner level.
Dancers who know their 3 beginning hard shoe dances. Students will continue to improve on and compete with those dances while starting to learn the more advanced “slow” hard shoe steps. Soft shoe steps will continue to progress by adding harder skills that will prepare them for the Prizewinner level.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Prizewinner +
Dancers who’ve known their slow hard shoe dances for a while and understand the timing and rhythm. This level focuses on execution of the steps rather than learning new ones. Proper technique, strength, and flexibility need to be developed in preparation for the higher levels.
Dancers who’ve known their slow hard shoe dances for a while and understand the timing and rhythm. This level focuses on execution of the steps rather than learning new ones. Proper technique, strength, and flexibility need to be developed in preparation for the higher levels.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Lake Bluff
PC/Champ
This class is offered to dancers who compete at the PC or Championship levels and will be split up by hard shoe dance.
5:45-7:15pm Hornpipes & Reels (even age groups U10, U14, etc)
6:30-8:00pm Treble Jigs & Slip Jigs (odd age groups U11, U13, etc)
This class is offered to dancers who compete at the PC or Championship levels and will be split up by hard shoe dance.
5:45-7:15pm Hornpipes & Reels (even age groups U10, U14, etc)
6:30-8:00pm Treble Jigs & Slip Jigs (odd age groups U11, U13, etc)
Thursday
5:45 PM to 8:00 PM
5:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Lake Bluff
JULY BEGINNER WORKSHOP! Intro to Irish
This class is offered to new and continuing students who are still working towards mastering their Jig and Reel steps. Best suited for ages 4-6.
This class is offered to new and continuing students who are still working towards mastering their Jig and Reel steps. Best suited for ages 4-6.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lake Bluff
JULY BEGINNER WORKSHOP! Beginner 1
This class is offered to continuing students who know their Jigs and Reels. Dancers will begin learning a 3rd soft shoe dance (Slip Jig) and be introduced to hard shoe!
This class is offered to continuing students who know their Jigs and Reels. Dancers will begin learning a 3rd soft shoe dance (Slip Jig) and be introduced to hard shoe!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Lake Bluff
JULY BEGINNER WORKSHOP! Advanced Beginner
This class is offered to continuing students who know their fast Treble Jigs & Hornpipes. We will focus on refining hard shoe rhythm and timing while starting their 3rd hard shoe dance "Traditional Set".
This class is offered to continuing students who know their fast Treble Jigs & Hornpipes. We will focus on refining hard shoe rhythm and timing while starting their 3rd hard shoe dance "Traditional Set".
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Lake Bluff