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An introduction to Irish dance for student's age 5-7 years old. Soft Shoe instruction only!
Dancers are taught timing, form, Irish Dance vocabulary, & basic Irish steps.
45 minutes:
For students who have at least 1 year of training. Soft Shoe instruction only! Focus is on basic technique, rhythm, and timing of Beginner Reels & Jigs.
45 minutes:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of Level 1 material
Must have mastered form and know Beg. Reel & Jig steps
ADD: Begin learning Slip and Single Jig steps
Basic hard shoe technique will begin the 2nd semester.
45 minutes:
Have a clear understanding of Level 2 techniques & steps
Increase difficulty level of Reel, Jig, Single and Slip Jig
Basic hard shoe form, timing, technique, and rhythm
Learn Beginner Treble Jig & Hornpipe.
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1 Hour:
This is considered a higher Level 3 class
Increase difficulty level of Reel, Jig, Single and Slip Jig steps
Continue to work on traditional speeds of Treble Jigs and Hornpipe steps
Begin learning Treble Reel step & Traditional Set Pieces.
1 hour
Mastered Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig, and Hornpipe.
Must have a dedicated interested and energy in class
Focus on clear, clean execution of technique
Begin working on Traditional Step dances (ie. St. Patrick's Day & Blackbird).
1.25 hours
Students must be ready to work hard and be challenged.
Increase difficulty and repetitiveness of drills and technique work.
Begin learning advance level soft shoe steps
Begin/continue working on non-traditional speeds of Treble Jig & Hornpipe.
1.25 hours
Students must be ready to work hard and be challenged.
Higher level of difficulty and repetitiveness of drills and technique work.
Increase difficulty of non-traditional Treble Jig & Hornpipe
Begin learning Non-Traditional Sets.
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