What is Irish Dance?
Irish dance took the world by storm with the inception of Riverdance, and later, Lord of the Dance. Since the popularization of those two incredible shows, Irish dance quickly became popular across the globe and has evolved to become a sport in its own right. With its rich history, vibrant culture, beautiful music, artistry, athleticism and intricate footwork, there is no other art form quite like it.
Why Choose Irish Dance?
Irish dance promotes a sense of community, helps dancers build confidence, assists in the development of body and spatial awareness, builds strong work ethic, and teaches discipline. While at our studio, our dancers learn to face challenges head-on, challenge themselves and try new things. Our instructors foster a sense of adventure when it comes to trying new movements, and we provide our dancers with the tools, resources and support that they need to have a wonderful experience while they are with us. The lessons learned in Irish dance carry over to “real life” in many ways, assisting in the success of our students both in and out of the studio.
What is the Time Commitment?
At the beginner level, dancers typically attend classes once per week for up to one hour. As dancers progress, the time commitment increases. At the advanced level, the time commitment is typically 3 days per week, up to two hours per class.
What are the Costs?
Costs at the beginner level range from $50-$65 per month depending on age of dancer and time spent in the studio. There is a small registration fee, and costume rental fee. As dancers progress, and time spent in the studio increases, monthly amounts typically range from $200-$300.
What are the Fundraising Commitments?
We understand that parents and families are busier than ever, which is why we do not have any commitments for fundraising. We work hard to provide affordable class options without having to spend hours working bingos or selling chocolates. We do occasionally ask for assistance in arranging performance opportunities and team building events to help make them amazing, but our expectations of time commitment are minimal.
Is Competing Mandatory?
We do encourage all of our dancers to attend at least one feis once they’re ready. Feis (pronounced fesh) is the Irish word for festival. Beginners compete in a very friendly atmosphere with other dancers of the same age and level. Most of our dancers attend 3-4 of these per year, and as they advance in their levels can qualify to compete on a regional and international level. We do understand that competing isn’t for everyone, so if a dancer decides they would rather focus on performing, that’s okay too.