Armstrong Irish Dance Academy

Private classes are to help a student by providing one-on-one instruction. Each class will focus on the dancer’s specific needs (to better prepare for an upcoming feis, to work on a judge’s comments, to perfect their solo steps or to choreograph a special piece for a talent show or other outside event).

This class is for dancers who are new to Irish dancing. Ages 3+ (some children are not ready until age 4 or 5, but we offer a free trial for students age 3+ to ensure readiness) . In this class, we will learn Irish dance basics – proper posture and foot placement, practice proper classroom behavior, we will learn our hop 23s, sidestep, and other traveling steps. We will learn our Beginner Reel and Light Jig steps. We will learn our first ceili dances (group/social dances). This class is open to competing- Sarah will approach parents once their dancer is ready to compete (they will need to dance their 2 Reel and Light Jig steps without help).

This class is for those who have progressed out of Beginner II class. We will learn new Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jigs steps in softshoe. We will learn new hardshoe steps in Fast Hornpipe and Fast Treble Jig. We will learn more advanced ceili dances. We will learn our first traditional set dance (a hardshoe dance).

This class is for those who have progressed out of Advanced Beginner class. We will learn new Reel and Slip Jig steps in softshoe and will learn new hardshoe steps in Slow Hornpipe and Slow Treble Jig. We will learn more advanced ceili and set dances.

open to teens who feel more comfortable dancing with older students! This class is for the Adult Dancer who wants to experience Irish dance among his/her peers. We will learn basic softshoe and hardshoe dances and will work on set dances and ceili dances if the class desires. This class moves at the students' pace in a non-competitive environment. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are offered.

This class is our most advanced. Students must practice regularly outside of class times. This class will learn advanced steps in soft and hardshoe. Advanced set and ceili dances will be learned.

This class is for dancers who are just starting hardshoe. In this class, we will perfect our Beginner Reel and Light Jig steps and learn Slip Jig. In hardshoe, we will learn our Fast Treble Jig and Fast Hornpipe steps. We will learn our first ceili dances (group/social dances). This class is open to competing- Sarah will approach parents once their dancer is ready to compete (they will need to dance their steps without help).

This class is our most advanced. Students must practice regularly outside of class times. This class will learn advanced steps in soft and hardshoe. Advanced set and ceili dances will be learned.