See class levels and descriptions below.
Baby Jig (2 year olds)
This is an introductory class for our Jump’n Jig program. Students need to have turned two and parents/guardians are welcome to assist the children in the class.
Wednesdays 5:15-5:45pm @ DanceXpress
Dancers at this level do not compete.
No Irish dance experience necessary.
Classes will meet once a week for 30 minutes. The winter session will run for 10 weeks starting on September 7th. Cost: $190
Little Leapers/Tiny Jig (3 year olds)
This is the second level of the program and is designed for children starting school in 2022. The students work independently with a teacher, and parents remain in the waiting area during classes. At times, children from our Baby Jig class are invited to join this class if they have the skills and maturity to do so.
The focus of this class will be the beginning fundamentals of Irish dance.
We will have loads of fun as we focus on:
- Foot positions
- Irish dance specific exercise
- Counting Irish music while using tools to learn the rhythm
- And, a little leaping!
We will also work on balance and coordination, right foot versus left foot, and the traditional Irish jig!
Wednesdays 5:15-5:45pm @ DanceXpress
Dancers at this level do not compete.
No Irish dance experience necessary.
Classes will meet once a week for 30 minutes. The fall session will run for 10 weeks starting on September 7th . Cost: $190
Mini Jig (4 year olds)
This is the third level of the program and is designed for the children starting school in 2021. The students work independently with a teacher, and parents remain in the waiting area during classes. At times, children from our Tiny Jig class are invited to join this class if they have the skills and maturity to do so.
Wednesdays 4:45-5:15pm @ DanceXpress
Dancers at this level do not compete.
No Irish dance experience necessary.
Classes will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Classes start Wednesday, September 7th. Tuition is $19/class.
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Beginners (Ages 5-10)
This is an introductory class for dancers ages 5 to 10 years old. Dancers in this level are either first-time students who meet the age requirement or have completed our Jump’n Jig program.
The focus of the class will be:
- The basic fundamentals of Irish dance
- Foot positioning
- Irish dance-specific exercises
- Traditional Irish Jig
- Traditional reel
Dancers at this level will be ready to perform by St. Patrick’s Day and compete if they wish by the spring.
No Irish dance experience necessary.
Classes will meet once a week for 45 minutes.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:15pm @ DanceXpress
Fall 2022 Classes will start Wednesday, September 7th
If your dancer already has Irish dance experience, please contact us directly at [email protected] to talk about class placement.