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