Class Essentials & Guidelines
Class placements are based on age, experience, and knowledge of leveled material. Dancers that surpass their class’ skill level before January 1st will be evaluated and may advance in class level at the director’s discretion.
Starting Hardshoe is dependent on age, experience, and Softshoe technique.
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Tots
Ages 3-4
These 30 minute classes combine fun games with creative expression and basic dance movements. Students work on their coordination, gross motor skills, and rhythm while socializing with their peers!
Tots class starts in September and runs through December with an option to continue to Spring session and participate in the annual recital at additional costs.
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri
Class Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 pm
Pre-Beginner
Ages 5-6
These 30 minute classes are a great prerequisite for our Beginner A leveled classes. Students explore and work to develop body awareness, strength, and musicality through traditional Irish dance and creative expression.
Pre-Beginner class starts in September and runs through December with an option to continue to Spring session and participate in the annual recital at additional costs.
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri
Class Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 pm
Beginner A
For Beginner & Advanced Beginner dancers. Students start with the basics and work their way up to learning all Beginner A leveled softshoe and hardshoe steps as well as Beginner and Advanced Beginner leveled Ceili (group) dances.
Classes run from September through May
Beginner A (6+ New Beginners)
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri, Miss Amelia
Class Day/Time: Mondays 5:00-5:45 pm
Beginner A (2nd year Beginners)
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri, Miss Amelia
Class Day/Time: Mondays 5:45-6:30 pm
Beginner A (Softshoe Only)
Teacher(s): Miss Sarah
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 pm
Beginner A (Softshoe & Hardshoe)
Teacher(s): Miss Amelia
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays 5:45-7:00 pm
Beginner B
For developing dancers that have a solid foundation of Irish dance techniques and a complete knowledge of all Beginner A leveled steps and skills. These classes include both softshoe and hardshoe instruction. Dancers continue building on their Ceili (group) dancing knowledge.
Classes run from September through May
Teacher(s): Miss Amelia, Miss Heather
Class Day/Time: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Intermediate
For experienced dancers that have mastered their Beginner skills and steps. Intermediate level softshoe and hardshoe steps are taught and more intensive technique work is implemented. Students in this class work on advanced Ceili routines.
Classes run from September through May
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri, Miss Amelia
Class Day/Time: Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm
Advanced
For high-level dancers whose skills are at the Intermediate and Open Champion levels. Continued learning of advanced steps and skills as well as complex Ceili routines.
Classes run from September through May
Teacher(s): Miss Kerri, Miss Amelia
Class Day/Time: Mondays 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Competition & Conditioning
Weekly classes consisting of stepwork and conditioning for competitive dancers at the Beginner, Intermediate, and Open Champion levels. Enrollment in these classes must be approved by instructor.
Classes run from September through May
Teacher(s): Miss Amelia, Miss Heather
Class Day/Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Testimonials
What Our Alumni Say
My experience at Nicholl Irish Dancers has been one of the most fundamental and character building for me! Participating in competitions provided me with a drive that was supported by my dedicated teachers. They not only pushed me to improve and power through the hardships of competing but ensured it stayed fun and enjoyable. Having been at Nicholl for the past 12 years has been so enjoyable as the dancers and teachers have become such a supportive and motivating family!
Tessa J.
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