CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Tir Na Nog (Ages 4-7)
Tir Na Nog is Gaelic for "land of the youth." This 30 minute weekly class is for young children who wish to begin exposure to Irish Dance. They will keep a focus on extending attention spans and having fun. Students will work on proper Irish Dance foot positioning, posture, counting music, stretching, hop skips, the sidestep, and their first light jig step.
Beginner (Ages 8 +)
This 45 minute weekly class is for new students who will learn softshoe Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs, and group choreographies. Students will stay in Beginner softshoe class for 1 year before moving into Advanced Beginner, where they will add hardshoe.
Advanced Beginner, Novice, Prizewinner, Championships
These 90-120 minute classes are for those dancers who have completed the Beginner level (either at our school or another certified Irish Dance school), and all classes include softshoe and hardshoe practice. If you are transferring from another school, please speak directly with Crystal Glick about your placement.
Adult Class (Ages 18 and up)
This class prepares Beginner - Prizewinner adults for recreational, performance, and competitive opportunities, and allows adults to learn at their own pace. Beginners start with a 1 hour class that covers softshoe dances (Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs), and ceili dances (social, group dancing). Novice/Prizewinners take a 2 hour class that includes softshoe and hardshoe dances. All levels have the option of adding a 2nd night per week to work on competitive teams and traditional sets.
Privates and Semi-Privates
Privates are a great way to help your child pursue their individual goals or get help with specific areas that need strengthening. Check the calendar for available dates, and then contact any TCRG or Assistant Teacher to schedule.
Tir Na Nog is Gaelic for "land of the youth." This 30 minute weekly class is for young children who wish to begin exposure to Irish Dance. They will keep a focus on extending attention spans and having fun. Students will work on proper Irish Dance foot positioning, posture, counting music, stretching, hop skips, the sidestep, and their first light jig step.
Beginner (Ages 8 +)
This 45 minute weekly class is for new students who will learn softshoe Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs, and group choreographies. Students will stay in Beginner softshoe class for 1 year before moving into Advanced Beginner, where they will add hardshoe.
Advanced Beginner, Novice, Prizewinner, Championships
These 90-120 minute classes are for those dancers who have completed the Beginner level (either at our school or another certified Irish Dance school), and all classes include softshoe and hardshoe practice. If you are transferring from another school, please speak directly with Crystal Glick about your placement.
Adult Class (Ages 18 and up)
This class prepares Beginner - Prizewinner adults for recreational, performance, and competitive opportunities, and allows adults to learn at their own pace. Beginners start with a 1 hour class that covers softshoe dances (Reels, Light Jigs, Slip Jigs), and ceili dances (social, group dancing). Novice/Prizewinners take a 2 hour class that includes softshoe and hardshoe dances. All levels have the option of adding a 2nd night per week to work on competitive teams and traditional sets.
Privates and Semi-Privates
Privates are a great way to help your child pursue their individual goals or get help with specific areas that need strengthening. Check the calendar for available dates, and then contact any TCRG or Assistant Teacher to schedule.
important class information
We ask that your child be properly and modestly attired for class. All children should wear athletic shorts and teeshirts. It is important that your knees are visible for class. In colder weather, shorts can be worn underneath sweats that can be removed once the dancer is warmed up. Hair should be pulled back out of the face.
We ask that no very short shorts, spaghetti strap tank tops, bare midriffs, or other revealing clothing be worn. Spandex bottoms may be worn only if they come below the knee. Shirts may not show cleavage or be low-cut on the sides to show the bra. We seek to dress modestly in our classes and we ask that you use your best discretion to that end. Your child will be given a warning in class if they wear something that does not fit our Dress Code.
All children should wear socks and the traditional Irish gillies or ballet slippers. New students may wear just socks until proper foot attire can be purchased.
We ask that no very short shorts, spaghetti strap tank tops, bare midriffs, or other revealing clothing be worn. Spandex bottoms may be worn only if they come below the knee. Shirts may not show cleavage or be low-cut on the sides to show the bra. We seek to dress modestly in our classes and we ask that you use your best discretion to that end. Your child will be given a warning in class if they wear something that does not fit our Dress Code.
All children should wear socks and the traditional Irish gillies or ballet slippers. New students may wear just socks until proper foot attire can be purchased.
