children's classes
Sessions run for 12 weeks: Fall (Sept/Oct/Nov), Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb), Spring (Mar/Apr/May) with an abbreviated Summer (June/July). There are no classes held in August.
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Questions? Email us at fitzpatrickschoolofirishdance@gmail.com.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
LITTLES (30 mins): Dancers between the ages of 3-5 years old. Introduction to Irish dance fundamentals, jig and circle dance.
$165
LEVEL 1 (45 mins): New Beginners 5 and up who have been taking less than 6 months or 2 sessions. Introduction to Irish dance fundamentals, jig and 2-hand reel.
$220
LEVEL 2 (45 mins): Continuing Beginners who are working on mastering Irish dance fundamentals and passing their jig and reel. Level 2 dancers are welcome to attend class twice a week at no additional charge.
$220
LEVEL 3 (90 mins): Advanced Beginners, Novice and Prizewinner dancers who have passed their jig and reel and are working on soft and heavy shoe solos in addition to show choreographies. This is a required soft + heavy shoe combination.
$340 once a week
$550 twice a week (TEAMS offered at no additional charge)
TEAMS (60 mins): Level 3 dancers (or teacher’s discretion) who are interested in competing at the Mid-America Oireachtas (regional championships) in ceilis. These dancers will also be eligible to compete at the Oireachtas in traditional sets solos.
$110 for LEVEL 3 once a week dancers
No additional charge for LEVEL 3 twice a week dancers
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ANNUAL FAMILY FEE DUE EACH FALL - $25
*Families with 2 dancers receive 5% discount on tuition
**Families with 3 dancers received 15% discount on tuition
fall CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAYS: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27
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5:00-6:00pm – TEAMS
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WEDNESDAYS: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29 (No class 11/22)
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4:00-4:45pm – LEVEL 1
4:45-5:30pm – LEVEL 2
5:30-7:00pm – LEVEL 3
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SATURDAYS: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 (No class 11/25)
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9:00-9:30am - LITTLES
9:30-10:15am – LEVEL 1
10:15-11:00am – LEVEL 2
11:00-12:30pm – LEVEL 3
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LOCATION: Gorton Community Center