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Irish Dancing Tots (Pre-Beginners)
Age: 3 & 4 year olds
Time: Tuesdays 4:45-5:30pm OR Wednesdays 4:30-5:15pm
Fall 2021 Session: Sept 14 - Dec 15 (No classes Thanksgiving week)
Cost: $155 for 13 weeks, includes t-shirt for new students
Winter 2022 Session: Jan 4 - March 23
Cost: $145 for 12 weeks, includes t-shirt for new students
Children are introduced to Irish dance and music through games and songs. Children will learn invaluable skills including coordination, balance, rhythm, and timing. A strong emphasis on motor development will be nurtured as children are introduced to the beginner steps of the jig and reel. Children at this level do not compete, but they DO perform in the annual recital!
Beginner Irish Dance
Age: 5 years and up
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm OR Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm
Fall 2021 Session: Sept 14 - Dec 15 (No classes Thanksgiving week)
Cost: $155 for 13 weeks, includes t-shirt for new students
Winter 2022 Session: Jan 4 - March 23
Cost: $145 for 12 weeks, includes t-shirt for new students
Children will learn the fundamental basics of Irish dance, as well as learn their first dances: the jig, reel, and slip jig. A strong emphasis on timing and technique will be nurtured as children work on the important life skills of balance, rhythm, and coordination. Children in this class may participate in competition when they are ready, and they all perform in the annual recital!
Advance Beginner dancers
Age: 5 years and up
Time: Wednesdays 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Fall 2021 Session: Sept 14 - Dec 15
Cost: $155 for 13 weeks
Winter 2022 Session: Jan 4 - March 23
Cost: $145 for 12 weeks
Dancers will continue their dance education in the jig, reel, and slip jig. Dancers will also begin hard shoe instruction including the hornpipe and St. Patrick's Day. A strong emphasis on timing and rhythm will be encouraged at class. Dancers in this class must have completed their beginner year of Irish dance, and will be moved into this level only at teacher's recommendation. Dancers in this level begin to work toward competing at feisanna if they desire, and of course, dancers in this class showcase in the annual recital!
Adult Classes
Age: adults only
Time: Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Fall 2021 Session: Sept 14 - Dec 15
Cost: $155 for 13 weeks
Winter 2022 Session: Jan 4 - March 23
Cost: $145 for 12 weeks
Have you always wanted to learn Irish dance? Did you Irish dance as a child and want to get back to it? Classes will cover traditional solo dances as well as group ceili dances. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize, exercise, and keep Irish culture alive.
Location
All classes are held at:
Willowbrook Burr Ridge Sports Performance Center
7850 S Quincy St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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