Classes are held on Monday's at The United Church of Chester.
INTRO TO IRISH STEP / BEGINNER CLASS
Monday 4:45 - 5:30pm
* times subject to change pending enrollment
Our advanced beginner and will continue to focus on technique as well as perfecting the basic movements learned as a beginner. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps of the Jig, Reel and will progress onto Slip Jig.
Once dancers have become proficient in the light shoe dances, they will move on to the intermediate / novice level classes where hard shoe dances such as the Hornpipe and Treble Jig will be introduced. It is the teacher’s discretion as to when hard shoes should be purchased for your dancer.
ADVANCED BEGINNER
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INTERMEDIATE / NOVICE
Monday 5:30 - 6:30
Monday 6:30 - 7:30
* times subject to change pending enrollment
Irish step is offered for both boys and girls ages 5 and up and consists of both step and Ceili dances. Our beginner class is an introduction to Irish dance technique focusing on posture, pointed toes, hops, skips, balance and musicality. As a beginner, your dancer will learn the basic steps of the Jig and may progress into the Reel.
NOVICE AND UP
Monday 7:30 - 9:00pm
Our advanced classes will continue to perfect technique with emphasis on posture, foot placement, and proper execution of steps. Our advanced dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps of the Jig, Reel, Slip Jig, Treble Jig, and Hornpipe. Traditional and Non-Traditional set pieces will also be introduced. Advanced dancers can expect to learn a few steps from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance too!
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
At Krane Irish Dance, we expect all dancers to walk through the studio doors with a positive attitude and to try their best.
CLASS ATTIRE
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T-shirt & shorts, leggings & t-shirt are appropriate. Krane swag always welcome! :)
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Please have hair pulled away from face in ponytail, braid, or bun
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Socks and shoes – both ghillies and hard shoes if needed
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Absolutely NO bare feet, pajamas, oversized sweatshirts, jeans, or hair in face. Your dancer may be asked to sit out of their lesson if they are not in appropriate attire.