SESSION BASED CLASSES
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.
- FALL SESSION: 15 Weeks Sept 9 - Dec 22
- WINTER SESSION: 12 Weeks Jan 6 - Mar 30
- SPRING SESSION: 8 Weeks Apr 7 - Jun 1
- SUMMER SESSION: 9 Weeks July 2 - Aug 27
2025 WINTER SESSION
10 - 12 Weeks Jan 6 - Mar 30
WEE ONES
Ages 2 - 3
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with a 30 minute program specific for students 2 - 3 years of age. Dancers learn the basics of Irish dance, develop coordination, social skills, and gain confidence in the studio environment. Wee Ones may perform at St. Patrick's, Recital and Folklorama (optional Summer classes) *Children who are reluctant to manage the class on their own should enrol in our Parent & Child Class. Once dancers gain confidence with the studio environment and are able to manage the class on their own, they may transfer to the Wee Ones or Beginner class at any time during the season.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE
WEE ONES (2 - 3): Monday 5:30 - 6:00 PM *No Class Feb 17 & March 17
10 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $200.00 Add GST
WEE ONES (2 - 3) CLASS INFORMATION
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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, 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: $50.00 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.
Wee Ones may perform at St Patrick's Fest, Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes)
Wee Ones ages 2 - 3 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.
PARENT & CHILD
Ages 2 - 4
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with a 30 minute program specific for students 2 - 4 years of age with a parent or adult family member. Dancers learn the basics of Irish dance and develop coordination, social skills, and gain confidence in the studio environment with a parent alongside. *This is a non-performing class. Students who are ready to manage the class on their own may transfer to the Wee Ones or Beginner Class at anytime during the season.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday 5:15 - 5:45 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $245.00 Add GST
PARENT AND CHILD (2 - 4) CLASS INFORMATION
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Girls - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers.
Boys - Capezio style Jazz Shoes.
Parent - Irish Soft Shoes, Ballet Slippers, Jazz shoes, Gym shoes (indoor), 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, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
No Costume Required
BEGINNER
Ages 4 - 6 / Ages 5 - 10
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with classes available for students 4 - 6 and 5 - 10 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.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE:
BEGINNER 4 - 6 Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM or Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
BEGINNER 5 - 10 Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $300.00 Add GST
BRANDON CLASS SCHEDULE:
BEGINNER 5 - 8 Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
BEGINNER 9 - 12 Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $300.00 Add GST
BEGINNER CLASS INFORMATION
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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, 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
Girls 5 - 10 McConnell Malley Sport DressBoys 5 - 10 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 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 Fest, Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes)
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 - 3
BUNGHRÁD - ULLMHUCHÁN - MEANGHRÁD
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.
BUNGHRÁD
LEVEL 1
In this 60 minute class, students learn the 4 Bunghrád dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Light Jig). The lesson includes warm up, technique, drills, choreographed dances and céilis. Students progress at their own pace and dancers may spend several years mastering the dances, technique in order to have the necessary skills to advance to higher levels. *Dancers who wish to compete should also enrol in the Competitive 1 class to adequately prepare for competition.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE:
LEVEL 1 Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 PM or Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $300.00 Add GST
BRANDON CLASS SCHEDULE:
LEVEL 1 Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $300.00 Add GST
ULLMHUCHÁN - MEANGHRÁD
LEVEL 2 - 3
In this 90 minute class, students learn the 5 Ullmhuchán dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Heavy Jig, Hornpipe ). 5 Meanghrád (Reel, Slip, Single, Heavy Jig, Hornpipe) and traditional Set dances including St. Patrick's Day, Humours of Bandon, Job of Journeywork, Blackbird, White Blanket, and Garden of Daisys. Students progress at their own pace and dancers may spend several years mastering each level. The Level 2 - 3 class includes warm up, technique, soft and hard shoe, and céilis. This class is suitable for recreational students of all ages. *Dancers who wish to compete should also enrol in the Competitive 2 - 3 class to adequately prepare for competition.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE:
LEVEL 2 - 3 Wednesday 6:45 - 8:15 PM or Saturday 12:00 - 1:30 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $425.00
BRANDON CLASS SCHEDULE:
LEVEL 2 - 4 Sunday 12:00 - 2:30 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $425.00 Add GST
BUNGHRÁD, ULLMHUCHÁN, MEANGHRÁD CLASS INFORMATION
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Females - Level 1: Irish Soft Shoes with Ankle Length Poodle Socks. Level 2 - 3: Irish Soft Shoes and Hard Shoes with Ankle Length Poodle Socks
Males - Level 1: Boys Capezio Shoes with Black Dress Socks. Level 2 - 3: 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, 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 - 3 Students perform at St.Patrick's Fest', Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes).
Dancers require a school costume in order to participate.
Level 1 - 3 dancers who are interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile. Dancers should enrol in our Competitive Level 1 - 3 Class if they wish to advance in Competitive Irish Dance. Graded competitions are offered for dancers over 6 to adult.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
ADULT +18
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
In this fun, 75 min Adult's Only Class, adult students of all ages are welcome for both Soft Shoe and Hard Shoe Irish Dance. This class is best suited for dancers with some previous dance experience. Dancers work on Bunghrád (Level 1), Ullmhúchán (Level 2) and Meanghrád (Level 3) and Ceilis with figure dances and choreography. This class is suitable for all ages over 18 and and fitness levels. * Adult dancers who wish to compete are strongly encourage to enrol in our Competitive Level 1 - 3 class.
WINNIPEG CLASS SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 8:15 - 9:30 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $375.00 Add GST
BRANDON CLASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 PM
12 WEEK WINTER SESSION PAYMENT: $315.00 Add GST
ADULT CLASS INFORMATION
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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, 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.
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
HOW TO ENROL
Students register, select classes, payments, and maintain contact information through our secure system called Jackrabbit.
Jackrabbit can be used On-Line - Click Here or using our Mobile App.
Our Mobile App provides pupils the opportunity to easily manage their accounts, class registration, and receive push notifications, from the convenience of their mobile phone.
To Download our App
- Go to App Store or Google Play Store
- Search McConnell Irish Dance
- Select Download
Upon sign-up you will be asked for contact details for students and parent or guardians and payment information. Multiple contacts may be added to family account so all parents, guardians, dancers, and family members can receive school emails. Contact information may be updated at anytime through the Jackrabbit system.
- No fees are processed for enrolment until after new students have completed a trial class and confirmed they wish to proceed with enrolment.
