Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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Our 2010/2011 Season Schedule…Please call our studio for class placement & registration

Performance A (Friday Evening Performance – TBA)

 Performance B (Saturday Morning Performance – TBA)

Performance C (Saturday Matinee Performance – TBA)

KinderCeltic

Ages 3-4

Offering the sweetest little Celtic class for 3 & 4 year olds.  Basic Irish Step Dancing, Stretching, Circle Dance, Irish Storytelling and Leprecaun Hunting.

45 Minute Class / $45.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance B) Tuesday 10:00am (CM)

Primary I Celtic

Ages 4-5

An introduction class to soft shoe Irish Step, this class includes the fundamentals of the easy reel, while learning the timing, rhythm and sounds of Irish reels.

One Hour class / $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance C) Tuesday 11:00am (CM)

Primary II Celtic

Ages 5-6

Continuing the fundamentals of soft shoe Irish Step with an introduction to the easy jig and partner work.  Proper positioning of the feet and arms are emphasized, as well as learning the timing of Irish Jigs.

One Hour Class / $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance C) Friday 4:00pm (CM)

Intermediate Celtic

This class expands the student's Irish Step technique and terminology, which includes combination reels and jigs as well as an introduction to Ceili dancing, which is also known as "group" dancing.

Ages 6-8

60 minute class / $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance B) Wednesday 4:00 (CM) & (Performance C) Friday 4:00 (SD)

Intermediate Intensive Celtic

Ages 6-8

60 minute class/$50.00 per month

Offered: (Performance B) Wednesday 5:00pm (CM) or (Performance C) Friday 5:00pm (SD/MF)

Secondary Celtic

The secondary level is designed to increase strength and technique, with a moderate degree of difficulty in Reels and Jigs.  Students will also be introduced to Slip jigs and a continuation of Ceili dancing.

Ages 8-10

60 minute class / $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance C) Wednesday 4:00pm (ER)

Secondary Intensive Celtic

Under recommendation of an instructor

Ages 8-10

60 minute class / $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance B) Wednesday 5:00pm Class Closed (ER) & (Performance C) Friday 5:00pm (MF)

Junior I Celtic

This class continues to challenge each dancer to the best of their ability in soft shoe Irish Step.

Ages 9-12

60 minute class/ $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance C) Friday 6:00pm (TBA)

Junior I Intensive Celtic

Offered:  (Performance B) Monday 4:00pm Class Closed (CM) & (Performance C) Tuesday 7:00pm Class Closed (CM)                                   

Junior II Celtic

This level of dance provides a challenging environment fostering high personal standards in Reels, Jigs, Slip Jigs and partner work.

Ages 12 & older

60 minute class/ $50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance B) Wednesday 8:00pm (ER)

Junior II Celtic Intensive

Ages 12-15

60 minute class/$50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance B) Monday 5:00pm (CM) & (Performance C) Tuesday 4:00pm (CM)

Advanced Celtic

Drive, discipline & dedication is required to achieve this level of dance in Irish Step dancing.

Ages 10-12 & 12-18

60 minute class/$50.00 per month

Offered:  (Performance A, B, C) Ages 9-12 Thursday 5:00pm (CM)

Offered:  (Performance A, B, C) Ages 12-18 Thursday 7:00pm (CM)

Advanced Set

Set dancing is the traditional country dancing of Ireland.  Each dance (or set) has a unique pattern of figures.  These figures often incorporate many fun turning moves and generally use steps that are low to the ground and smooth.  Varying the rhythm of the steps can allow for creativity and improvisation in the dancing.  Students who enroll in this class can expect to learn many lively sets that are performed regularly in Irish Costumes.

Offered:  Fall Session / Eligible Dancers Level:  Hard Shoe IV & Advanced / One Hour Class / $50.per installment / Tuesdays @ 5:00pm (CM) (Performance A, B, C)

Ceili Dance

Irish social dancing where the intricate patterns, enthusiastic movements, and various formations of Ireland's traditional group dancing come to life!  Students can expect to learn several fun filled dances where mostly jigs and reels will be used.  A great way to continue to learn more about the culture, music and life of the Celts!

Offered:  Summer Session / June 17th thru August 12, 2010 (Excluding July 8, 2010) / Offered to Ages 9 & older / One Hour Class/$100./Eight Week Program/Thursdays @ 6:00pm / Requirement of two years of soft shoe

Offered:  Fall Session / Offered 12 & Up / Eligible Dancers Level:  Junior II Intensive Celtic & Advanced / One Hour Class/$50. per installment/Tuesdays @ 5:00pm (Performance A) (CM)

Hard Shoe I – II – III - IV & Advanced (Under recommendation of an instructor)

Designed to introduce the fundamentals of the Treble Reel and Treble Jig, danced in the hard shoe.  Soft shoe celtic is recommended for hard shoe levels I, II and III and is a requirement for the advanced level

60 minute class/ $50.00 per month

Offered:

Hard Shoe I - (Performance C) Wednesday 6:00pm (CM)

Hard Shoe II - (Performance B) Wednesday 7:00pm (CM) & (Performance C) Thursday 4:00(CM)

Hard Shoe III - (Performance B) Wednesday 7:00pm (ER) & (Performance C) Friday 5:00pm (CM) Class Closed

Hard Shoe IV - (Performance B) Monday 6:00pm (CM)

Advanced Hard Shoe - (Performance A, B & C) Thursday 6:00pm (CM) Class Closed

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