August Workshops

Name
Days
Location
Group 1 Oireachtas Soloists
This workshop is offered to dancers who are competing in solos at this year's Oireachtas.
Monday: Hard Shoe
Tuesday: Soft Shoe
Wednesday: Sets
Thursday: All 3 Rounds
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 2 Oireachtas Soloists
This workshop is offered to dancers who are competing in solos at this year's Oireachtas.
Monday: Hard Shoe
Tuesday: Soft Shoe
Wednesday: Sets
Thursday: All 3 Rounds
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Lake Bluff
St. Patrick's Day
Dancers who are competing with the traditional set dance "St. Patrick's Day" at this year's Oireachtas.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Job of Journeywork
Dancers who are competing with the traditional set dance "Job of Journeywork" at this year's Oireachtas.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Dynamic Stretching
Get those kicks up! Learn how to incorporate dynamic, active, and static stretching into your practice routine with guest instructor Ms. Rachel!
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Dynamic Stretching (2)
Get those kicks up! Learn how to incorporate dynamic, active, and static stretching into your practice routine with guest instructor Ms. Rachel!
*This second class will only be offered if the first class at 6:30pm fills*
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Strength Training
Gain strength and power! Elevate your dancing through strength training with guest instructor Ms. Stephanie!
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Strength Training (2)
Gain strength and power! Elevate your dancing through strength training with guest instructor Ms. Stephanie!
*This second class will only be offered if the first class at 6:30pm fills*
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Ballet Technique
Build ballet technique! Improve your arch, toe height, turn out, posture, and more with guest instructor Ms. Rebecca!

Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Ballet Technique (2)
Building Ballet Technique! Improve your arch, toe height, turn out, posture, and more with guest instructor Ms. Rebecca!
*This 2nd class will only be offered if the 1st class at 6:30pm fills*
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lake Bluff
3-Hand Figures
Partner up to learn a 3-Hand Reel! Figure dances can be competed at local feiseanna throughout the year. There are no age restrictions, so partners do not have to be in the same age group. Need help finding partners? Veronica is happy to assist!
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Lake Bluff

FALL 2026

Name
Days
Location
Novice/PW Prep
This class is offered to students who know their Novice soft shoe and hard shoe dances. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps to prep for the Prizewinner level and train to compete in traditional set at the Mid America Oireachtas on November 28th in Milwaukee!
~16 week session ~ No class November 30th ~ $110/mo for payment plans~
Monday
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Lake Bluff
Prizewinner
This class is offered to students who compete some or all of their dances at the Prizewinner level. Dancers will train to compete in traditional set at the Mid America Oireachtas on November 28th in Milwaukee!
~16 week session ~ No class November 30th ~ $110/mo for payment plans~
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Advanced Beginner
This class is offered to students who can dance two steps of their Light Jig and Reel correctly, without teacher assistance. Dancers will learn a 3rd soft shoe dance, Slip Jig, and begin hard shoe! Students at this level are encouraged to start taking class twice per week to adequately learn hard shoe.
~16 week session ~ No class November 24th ~ $95/month for payment plans~
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 1 Oireachtas Soloists
This class is offered to students who are soloing at the Mid America Oireachtas in November! Dancers will spend 90 minutes of class focusing on their first two rounds, followed by 30 minutes of exercises and stretches learned at the August workshops.
~16 week session ~ No class December 1st ~ $120/mo for payment plans
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 2 Oireachtas Soloists
This class is offered to students who are soloing at the Mid America Oireachtas in November! Dancers will start class with 30 minutes of exercises and stretches learned at the August workshops followed by 90 minutes of dancing their first two rounds.
~16 week session ~ No class December 1st ~ $120/mo for payment plans
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:30 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 begin learning two traditional soft shoe dances; Light Jig and Reel.
~16 week session ~ No class November 25th ~ $85/month for payment plans~
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Novice/PW Prep
This class is offered to students who know their Novice soft shoe and hard shoe dances. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps to prep for the Prizewinner level and train to compete in traditional set at the Mid America Oireachtas on November 28th in Milwaukee!
~16 week session ~ No class November 25th ~ $110/mo for payment plans
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Lake Bluff
Prizewinner
This class is offered to students who compete some or all of their dances at the Prizewinner level. Dancers will train to compete in traditional set at the Mid America Oireachtas on November 28th in Milwaukee!
~16 week session ~ No class November 25th ~ $110/mo for payment plans
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Beginner 1
This class is offered to continuing students who've taken at least one year of Intro to Irish and new students age 7+. Dancers will focus on proper technique and timing while learning two steps of Light Jig and Reel. Students who choose to compete may be eligible to dance at their "First Feis" by the end of the school year! ~16 week session ~ No class November 26th ~ $85/month for payment plans~ 
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 1 Oireachtas Soloists
This class is offered to students who are soloing at the Mid America Oireachtas in November. Dancers will focus on all 3 rounds.
~16 week session ~ No class November 26th ~ $110/mo for payment plans
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 2 Oireachtas Soloists
This class is offered to students who are soloing at the Mid America Oireachtas in November. Dancers will focus on all 3 rounds.
~16 week session ~ No class November 26th ~ $110/mo for payment plans
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 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 begin learning two traditional soft shoe dances; Light Jig and Reel.
~16 week session ~ No class November 28th ~ $85/month for payment plans~
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Lake Bluff
Beginner 1
This class is offered to continuing students who've taken at least one year of Intro to Irish and new students age 7+. Dancers will focus on proper technique and timing while learning two steps of Light Jig and Reel. Students who choose to compete may be eligible to dance at their "First Feis" by the end of the school year! ~16 week session ~ No class November 28th ~ $85/month for payment plans~ 
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Lake Bluff
Advanced Beginner
This class is offered to students who can dance two steps of their Light Jig and Reel correctly, without teacher assistance. Dancers will learn a 3rd soft shoe dance, Slip Jig, and begin hard shoe! Students at this level are encouraged to start taking class twice per week to adequately learn hard shoe.
~16 week session ~ No class November 28th ~ $95/month for payment plans~
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lake Bluff
Novice Prep
This class is offered to students who know their 3 soft shoe dances and two steps of Treble Jig. Dancers will learn a second hard shoe dance, Hornpipe, and continue learning more advanced soft shoe steps.
~16 week session ~ No class November 28th ~ $100/month for payment plans~
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Lake Bluff
Job of Journeywork
This class is offered to students who are competing "Job of Journeywork" at the Mid America Oireachtas on November 28th in Milwaukee.
~12 week session ~ 10% discount when you register for 3+ weekly classes ~
Sunday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 1 Soloist Sets (1)
This class is offered to students who are preparing "Three Sea Captains" as their set dance for the Mid America Oireachtas. Max 4 dancers.
~12 week session ~ 10% discount when you register for 3+ weekly classes ~
Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Strength Training (1)
Elevate your dancing by gaining strength and power with coach Stephanie! This class is offered to students in the Prizewinner, PC, & Championships levels.
~12 week session ~ 10% discount when you register for 3+ weekly classes ~
Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 1 Soloist Sets (2)
This class is offered to students who are preparing "Three Sea Captains" as their set dance for the Mid America Oireachtas. Max 4 dancers.
~12 week session ~ 10% discount when you register for 3+ weekly classes ~
Sunday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Strength Training (2)
Elevate your dancing by gaining strength and power with coach Stephanie! This class is offered to students in the Prizewinner, PC, & Championships levels.
~12 week session ~ 10% discount when you register for 3+ weekly classes ~
Sunday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lake Bluff
Group 2 Soloist Sets
This class is offered to group 2 Oireachtas soloists who need to drill and perfect their set dances. End times may vary :)
Sunday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lake Bluff