2024 SPRING SESSION
10 WEEKS APRIL - JUNE
Wednesday April 10 - June 12th Saturday April 6 - June 8th Sunday April 1 - June 9th
Seasonal Irish dance classes for Beginners of all ages and abilities including pre-school, teen, and adult. Recreational Irish Dance in a fun, encouraging, positive atmosphere where students achieve individual goals and learn the value of working as a team in safe, family oriented environment.Our 10 Week Spring Session allows dancers the opportunity to try Irish dance classes and students are welcome to participate in our Year End Recital Performance on Friday, June 14th, 2024
BEGINNER CLASS
Ages 3 - 5
A fun introduction to Irish Dance with a program specific for students 3 to 5 years of age.
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance which includes warm up, technique and choreography. Students learn the Basic Beginner Reel and Céili (group) dance. In this 45 minute class dancers develop technique, timing, and gain confidence in the basics of Irish soft shoe in a small class setting. Dancers develop coordination, social skills, and gain confidence with the studio environment. Students should be able to manage the class without a parent. Our waiting room is designed with a full viewing window into the dance studio so younger children feel secure seeing their parents in the waiting room.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 PM Saturday 9:15- 10:00 AM Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM (Brandon)
SPRING SESSION FEE: Wednesdays $180.00. Add GST (Payment due upon Registration)
BEGINNER (3 - 6) 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, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
BEGINNER CLASS
Ages 6 - 14
A fun introduction to Irish Dance with a program specific for students age 6 - 14 years of age.
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance which includes warm up, technique and choreography. Students learn the Basic Beginner Reel and Céili (group) dance. In this one hour class dancers develop technique, timing, and gain confidence in the basics of Irish soft shoe in a small class setting. The Beginner 6 - 14 class prepares dancers for the Bunghrád Level 1 Class. Beginner students who learn their basic reel have the option to transfer to the Level 1 class at anytime during the season.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday 6:15 - 7:15 PM Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sunday 11:00 - 12:00 PM (BRANDON)
SPRING SESSION PAYMENT: Wednesday $210 Add GST (Payment due upon Registration)
BEGINNER (6 - 14) 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).o Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
ADULT +18
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
In this fun, 75 min Adult's Only Class, adult students of all ages and abilities are welcome for both Soft Shoe and Hard Shoe Irish Dance. From new beginner with no dance training to more experience dancers, all students are welcome in this fun and social "Adults Only" atmosphere. Dancers learn the basics with the Bunghrad (Beginner) Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig, Ullmhúchán (Level 2) and Meanghrád (Level 3) and Ceilis (group dance) with figure dances and choreography. The Adult class is suitable for recreational and competitive students and all Adult dancers are welcome to perform at any of our annual events. This class is suitable for all ages and and fitness levels.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday 8:15 - 9:30 PM Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 PM
SPRING SESSION FEE: Winnipeg $225 Brandon $210 Add GST (Payment due upon Registration)