Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance

LITTLES (30 mins): Dancers between the ages of 3-5 years old. Introduction to Irish dance fundamentals, jig and circle dance.

BEGINNER (45 mins): Dancers ages 5 and up. Introduction to Irish dance fundamentals; soft shoe material includes jig, reel, 2-hand reel and 2-hand jig.

 

INTERMEDIATE (75 mins): Continuing dancers training in both soft and heavy shoe, Material includes light jig, reel, slip jig, treble jig and hornpipe dances in the traditional speeds; show pieces like Tell Me Ma and treble reel; and ceili (team) dances.

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U8 COMPETITITVE (90 mins): Dancers between the ages of 5-8 years old focused on both performance and competition. Material includes advanced steps; ceili (team) dances; and show choreographies. Competitive standard in class is Novice/Prizewinner. Dancers are expected to participate in Intensive Workshops.

 

ADVANCED (90 mins): Dancers focused on both performance and competition. Material focuses on the slow/advanced speeds; ceili (team) dances; and show choreographies. Competitive standard in class is Prizewinner. Dancers are expected to participate in Intensive Workshops.

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ADVANCED CHAMPIONSHIP (90-120 mins): Dancers focused on both performance and competition. This class is dedicated to Preliminary Championship and Open Championship dancers who are qualified for solos and ceilis (teams) at major competitions. Dancers are expected to participate in Intensive Workshops.