2024 - 2025 BRANDON
FULL SEASON REGISTRATION
CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF IRISH DANCE IN BRANDON, MANITOBA
Irish dance classes for all ages and abilities including pre-school, teen, and adult. From new Beginner to Championship levels, we offer Recreational, Competitive, and Performance Irish Dance in a fun, encouraging, positive environment. With the support of our team of dedicated instructors, students achieve individual goals and learn the value of working as a team in safe, family atmosphere.
When enrolling for the FULL SEASON, you are committing for the entire term (September - June) and performances including St. Patrick's and Year End Recital. For those unable to commit to the full term, please enrol in our Session Based Classes.
FULL SEASON DATES:
Sept 9, 2024 - June 1, 2025
LOCATION: 132 9th St, Brandon (Steppin' Time Studio)
CLASS SCHEDULE: Sundays
| 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Wee Ones (2 - 4) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Beginner (5 - 8) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Beginner (9 - 12) |
| 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Level 1 - 4 |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Adult Recreational |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Adult Competitive Level 1 - 3 |
2024 - 2025 FULL SEASON CLASSES
BRANDON MANITOBA
WEE ONES
Ages 2 - 4
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with a 30 minute program specific for students 2 - 4 years of age. Dancers learn the basics of Irish dance, develop coordination, social skills, and gain confidence in the studio environment. Wee Ones perform at St. Patrick's and Recital.
CLASS SCHEDULE
WEE ONES (2 - 4): Sunday 10:30 - 11:00 am
Students may chose to enrol in one or both. Hourly discounted rate applies for the 2nd class (or more).
FULL SEASON PAYMENT: $470.25 Add GST 9 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: $55.00 Add GST
5% Full Season Payment Discount, Multi-Class Discount, and 5% Family Discounts available.
WEE ONES (2 - 4) CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Girls - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers with Ankle Length Poodle Socks.
Boys - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
Poodle socks (girls) or Black Dress Socks (boys) should be worn to class to insure dance shoes do not over-stretch.
BOTTOMS - ANY COLOUR
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - ANY COLOUR
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Boys - McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in January. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costume Rentals are available for those who wish to rent for the season rather than purchase.
All performing dancers require a costume.
New Costume Fees
Girls -Malley Sport Skirt $100
Boys - Malley Sport Polo or T-Shirt $75 / $30
Costume Rental Fees Beginner Skirt: $55.00 Full Season or $25 per Performance. In addition to the Beginner skirt, students will need to purchase a long sleeve black bodysuit and poodle socks as these items are not included with the costume rental.
Beginner Students perform at St Patrick's and Recital
Wee Ones ages 2 - 4 interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Feile.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
BEGINNER
Ages 5 - 8 / Ages 9 - 12
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with classes available for students 5 - 8 and 9 - 12 years of age. The 60 minute class which includes warm up, technique and choreographed dance routines for performance. Students learn the Basic Reel, Jig and Céili (group) dance. Dancers develop technique, timing, and gain confidence with the basics of Irish soft shoe in a small class setting. *Beginner students who master the full Bunghrád Reel have the option to transfer to the Level 1 class at anytime during the season.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
BEGINNER 5 - 8 Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
BEGINNER 9 - 12 Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Students may chose to enrol in one or both. Hourly discounted rate applies for the second class (or more).
FULL SEASON PAYMENT: $598.50 Add GST 9 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: $70.00 Add GST
5% Full Season Payment Discount, Multi-Class Discount, and 5% Family Discounts available.
BEGINNER CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Girls - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers with Ankle Length Poodle Socks.
Boys - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
Poodle socks (girls) or Black Dress Socks (boys) should be worn to class to insure dance shoes do not over-stretch.
BOTTOMS - ANY COLOUR
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - ANY COLOUR
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Boys 5 - 8 McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Girls 9 - 12 McConnell Malley Sport DressBoys 9 - 12 McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in January. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costume Rentals are available for those who wish to rent for the season rather than purchase.
All performing dancers require a costume.
New Costume Fees
Girls -Malley Sport Skirt $100, Malley Sport Dress $195
Boys - Malley Sport Polo or T-Shirt $75 / $30
Costume Rental Fees Beginner Skirt: $50.00 Full Season. Malley Sport Dress $75.00 Full Season. In addition to the Beginner skirt, students will need to purchase a long sleeve black bodysuit and poodle socks as these items are not included with the costume rental.
Beginner Students perform at St Patrick's and Recital.
Beginner Students interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Feile.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
GRADED LEVELS 1 - 5
BUNGHRÁD - ULLMHUCHÁN - MEANGHRÁD
ARDGHRÁD - CRAOBHGHRÁD
Once dancers learn the basics in a Beginner class, they move through Irish Dance Levels 1 - 5 of (Bunghrád, Ullmhuchán, Meanghrád, Ardghrád, Craobhghrád). Each level increases in difficulty and students gain skill and learn the necessary technique with the assistance of our CRN certified team of instructors. Dancers progress at their own pace through each dance and level and generally spend 1 - 3 years in each level before advancing. CRN Graded Levels a provide structured learning for recreational, performance, and competitive Irish dance students and motivates Irish dancers to the highest levels.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 12:00 - 2:30 PM
FULL SEASON PAYMENT: $1282.50 Add GST 9 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: $150.00 Add GST
5% Full Season Payment Discount, Multi-Class Discount, and 5% Family Discounts available
BUNGHRÁD, ULLMHUCHÁN, MEANGHRÁD, ARDGHRÁD CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Females - Level 1: Irish Soft Shoes with Ankle Length Poodle Socks. Level 2 - 5: Irish Soft Shoes and Hard Shoes with Ankle Length Poodle Socks
Males - Level 1: Boys Capezio Shoes with Black Dress Socks. Level 2 - 5: Boys Capezio Shoes and Hard Shoes with Black Dress Socks
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
Poodle socks (girls) or Black Dress Socks (boys) should be worn to class to insure dance shoes do not over-stretch.
BOTTOMS - COLOUR BLACK
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - COLOUR BLACK
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances. No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Males - McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in January. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costume Rentals are available for those who wish to rent for the season rather than purchase.
New Costume Fees
Girls -Malley Sport Dress $195
Boys - Malley Sport Polo $75, Black Dress Pants $30 - $50
Costume Rental Fees Malley Sport Dress $95 Full Season
Level 1 - 4 Students perform at St.Patrick's and Recital
Dancers require a school costume in order to participate.
Level 1 - 5 dancers who are interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile and any CRN or Open Platform Competitions throughout the season.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
ADULT RECREATIONAL
18 and Up
In this fun, 60 min Adult's Only Class, adult students of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels are welcome. This class is suitable for beginners with no dance training, student's who may have studied Irish dance in childhood or dancers who some experience in other dance disciplines. Dancers learn the basics with the Bunghrad (Beginner), Ullmhuchán, and Meanghrád dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig as well as céili). *All Adult dancers are invited to perform at St. Patrick's and Recital. Performance is optional for all Adult dancers.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 PM
FULL SEASON PAYMENT: $598.50 Add GST 9 MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: $70.00 Add GST
5% Full Season Payment Discount, Multi-Class Discount, and 5% Family Discounts available
ADULT CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Females - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers.
Males - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
BOTTOMS - ANY COLOUR
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - ANY COLOUR
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Men - McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in January. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costumes are only required for dancers who wish to perform.
Adult Students are invited to perform at St Patrick's Fest, Recital and Folklorama (optional summer clases)
Performance is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to participate.
Adult who are interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile. Graded competitions are offered for dancers over 6 to adult. Canada Féile is a great opportunity for dancers to try competitive Irish dance. Adult dancers who are intersted in competitive Irish dance are strongly encouraged to enrol in our Competitive Level 1 - 3 Class.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
ADULT COMPETITIVE
LEVELS 1 - 3
A 30 minute Adult Add-On Class for Adult students currently enrolled in our Level 1 - 5 or Adult Class. This is a competitive only class (non-performing) and dancers work on skill and technique required for CRN Levels 1 - 3 competitive Irish dance.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 3:30 - 4:00 pm
Hourly discounted rate applies for students who enrol in the Competitive Level 1 - 3 Class
30 MIN ADD ON CLASS - See payment schedule for hourly rate
5% Full Season Payment Discount, Multi-Class Discount, and 5% Family Discounts available
BENEFITS OF IRISH DANCE
IRISH DANCE TEACHES US
Discipline
Value of hard work
How to set goals
How to listen
How to win & how to loose
IRISH DANCE MAKES US
Better athletes
Better musicians
Better teammates
More confident
IRISH DANCE GIVES US
Good health and Fitness
Life-long friendships
Determination
Perseverance
