Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder - Dance studio in Cadillac, Michigan
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Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder

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601 Chestnut Street

Cadillac, Michigan 49601

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About Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder

Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder, located in Cadillac, Michigan, is the sole traditional Irish Dance Academy in northern Michigan, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Irish dance. Beyond mastering traditional steps and technique, students delve into Irish culture, exploring its language, music, and history. Registration for the 2025/26 school year opens July 26, 2025, with schedules subject to change. For specific information about the McBain Irish Club, families are encouraged to contact the studio directly. Expanding its vibrant dance education, Le Chéile offers a variety of styles for all levels. Contemporary dance, suitable for ages 6 and up, enhances expressive movement by blending modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet elements. Fusion classes combine contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop for ages 6-11. A cornerstone of their contemporary program is Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT), an innovative program created by Adam Blanch, integrated into Contemporary 2 and above, focusing on freedom of movement, body articulation, and strength. Le Chéile also welcomes adult beginners aged 16 and up to explore movement with drop-in Adult Beginner Ballet and Contemporary classes on Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Ballet is offered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, while Contemporary runs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. For competitive aspirations, students can hone their skills at 'Feis' events. Advanced students can showcase their talent with the Northern Lights Irish Dancers (NLID), the school's esteemed Irish Dance Company, through regional performances. Le Chéile fosters a deep appreciation for Irish heritage and cultivates well-rounded dancers in a supportive environment.

Styles offered at Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder

Programs from Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder

36 programs available

Classes

PBT and PCT private lessons

PBT and PCT are also offered in private lessons. PBT is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance students’ technique in all forms of dance by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise.

Contemporary 2 and up

Miss Elizabeth is certified in PCT (Progressing Contemporary Technique) taught in Contemporary 2 and up. PBT and PCT are also offered in private lessons.

Ballet levels 1 and up

Miss Elizabeth is certified in PBT 1 & 2 and incorporates it in Ballet levels 1 and up. PBT helps teachers around the world prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best. It is an innovative program that helps students with core strength, weight placement and alignment.

PCT

Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) is taught in Contemporary 2 and up. PBT and PCT are also offered in private lessons.

PBT

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance students’ technique in all forms of dance by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise. PBT helps teachers prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best. It is an innovative program that helps students with core strength, weight placement and alignment.

Progressing Contemporary Technique – PCT

Progressing Contemporary Technique is an innovative program created by Adam Blanch in conjunction with Progressing Ballet Technique, devised as a series of functional exercises to help you explore and develop freedom of movement.

Fusion

Fusion is a combination of contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and more. This fun and energetic class is great for anyone who wants to dance in a non traditional way.

Contemporary

Contemporary is perfect for the student who just loves to dance, and for Irish and ballet students looking to supplement their learning. Contemporary is required for all NLID and CCAC students to enhance their performance ability and versatility.

Tiny Tots

An introduction to dance, designed to get your little one moving. Students learn to move, stretch, interpret music and much more! Suitable for 2 1/2 year olds to young three year olds.

Mommy & Me

An introduction to dance, designed to get your little one moving with Mommy(parent) there along side them! Students learn to move, stretch, interpret music and much more! Suitable for walking toddlers (12-18months) to three year olds. Parent/Mommy stays and participants in the entire class.

Worship

Learn how to praise and worship the Lord through the art of dance. Students are taught some jazz, ballet, and contemporary technique, improvisation, and choreography.

GFT/PBT Conditioning class

GroundForce Technique and Progressing Ballet Technique are both fantastic conditioning and strengthening techniques for dancers and non-dancers alike. Open to students 8yo.-adult. Space is limited.

Character Dance

Unleash your inner storyteller – where ballet technique meets theatrical and historical flair. Character Dance keeps the tradition of historical folk dances alive. Students learn traditional steps and techniques to help them learn and adapt to new stiles.

Contemporary

Contemporary or Modern Dance is free flowing, inspirational, and creative. From technique and choreography, to improvisation, this form of dance is always fun!

Pre-Pointe & Pointe

Dancers (level 4 +) have the opportunity to dance En Pointe. Dancing en pointe takes strength, commitment, and is only recommended for dedicated students. Dancers are allowed to start Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes by invitation only (when the teacher believes the dancer is ready).

Classical Ballet

Although we supplement with other styles, our main focus is the Vaganova Method. This training system is designed to involve the whole body in every movement, with equal attention paid to the upper body, legs and feet. We start our dancers with full classical classes at age 6.

Irish Dance

Traditional Irish Step Dance is a fantastic form of dance, whether you’re Irish or not! Irish is great for the dancer who loves structure and progression. Irish Dance provides many opportunities for dancers, from performing to competing, and much more. We except new students from ages 6-99. *Note: We now offer Jr. Irish for 5-7 year olds. If your 6 or 7 year old isn’t ready for the full demand of a beginning class, Jr. Irish is perfect for them!

Fusion

Fusion is the stepping stone to Contemporary. A mix of contemporary, Jazz, and some Hip-Hop, prepping dancers for performing and becoming a versatile dancer. Ages 5-10.

Jr. Irish

Traditional Irish Dance geared towards younger elementary students. Pre- Irish combines Irish, movement and rhythm, educational games, and more. perfect for the dancer who isn’t quite ready for the intense nature of a traditional Irish class. Suitable for students ages 5-7.

Pre-Ballet

Prepares dancers for the full ballet training of ballet 1. While learning movement, musicality, ballet terminology, and choreography, dancers are still able to dance freely and learn through games. Ages 4-5.

Kinder Dance

Kinder Dance is a mix of a little ballet, a little Irish dance, some tumbling, and general dance and musicality skills. Ages 3-5.

Creative Movement

An introduction to dance, designed to get your little one moving. Students learn to move, stretch, interpret music and much more! Suitable for ages 3-4. Some mature two year olds may attend.

Character Dance Class

Focus on character dance repertoire throughout the week for the end-of-intensive performance.

Pointe/Pre-pointe, PBT Class

Class focusing on pointe work, pre-pointe exercises, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) for building strength and flexibility.

Variations Class

Learning classical variations as part of the intensive training.

Ballet Technique Class

Daily ballet technique class focusing on classical ballet training and performing.

Adult Ballet & Contemporary

We are excited to offer drop in Beginner Ballet & Contemporary classes this year! For beginner dancers aged 16 and up. Get moving, try something new, and have fun while doing it! Tuesday classes ( 7-8pm) will rotate from ballet to contemporary every other week. (1st & 3rd class of month – Ballet. 2nd & 4th class of month Contemporary.)

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Beginner Ballet & Contemporary

We are excited to offer drop-in Adult Beginner Ballet & Contemporary classes this year! For beginner dancers aged 16 and up. Get moving, try something new, and have fun while doing it!

Tuesday 7pm - 8pm

Workshops

Pre-Professional Ballet Intensive
$200.00

Aspiring ballet dancers will participate in a week of intensive classical ballet training and performing. Dancers will experience daily ballet technique class, learn classical variations, character dance, pointe and pre-pointe, build strength and flexibility (PBT), and perform at the end of the week.

Camps

Princess Ballet Camp

The camp where every dancer can be a princess for a week and learn to dance like one too! Dancers will learn a dance to perform at the end of the week.

Drama Dance Camp

For your Drama and Dance loving student! Or, your dancer who wants to give drama a try! Students will learn Musical Theater and several other dance styles. Students will but on a skit/short play at the end of camp that will include dance numbers.

Worship Camp

Worship camp is a great way for dancers to learn to use their gifting’s to worship the Lord! Dancers will learn a dance to perform at the end of camp!

Create! Dance Camp

Learn different styles of dance throughout the week (contemporary, musical theatre, ballet and Irish dance) and perform at the end! Embrace your creative side and create dances, dance inspired artwork and memories!

Irish Dance Camp

Enjoy a week of fun leaning steps, Irish language, Ceilis (folk dances) and much more! Dancers will learn a dance to perform at the end of the week.

Jr. Ballet Intensive

Absolute Beginner-Intermediate (level 1-4) students welcome! Students will enjoy daily ballet class, classical variations, build strength and flexibility, crafts, perform a “Mini Ballet” at the end of camp, and much more!

McBain Dance Camp

Irish Dance and Contemporary! Join us at McBain Elementary School for a week of fun, dancing, crafts, performing, and more! All the great qualities of a Northern Lights camp brought to you in McBain!


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder?

Call Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder at (231) 920-2322 or visit https://dancenlda.com/le-cheile-irish-dance-school-builder/.

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The quickest way is to call (231) 920-2322 or visit https://dancenlda.com/le-cheile-irish-dance-school-builder/.

What city is Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder in?

Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder is in Cadillac, Michigan.

How much do classes cost at Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder?

Classes at Le Chéile - Irish Dance School Builder start at $200.

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