The Flying Irish Studio, serving NH and MA, offers classes in Irish Dance, Yoga and more

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Irish Dance Program

The Flying Irish Studio offers a comprehensive program in Irish Dance, where participants learn proper training and technique in traditional and modern Irish Dances and the history of the dance form. Classes, open to students ages 4-adult, maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio. Good class and practice habits, correct technique and skill in performing are emphasized while personal and artistic growth is encouraged.

Class Practice Log (Download and fill out weekly): Irish Dance Practice Log

2009-2010 Registration Information

Registration Contract, Studio Policies, Medical Release (age 11 + up)

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Little Leprechauns Learn the basic movements of Irish Dance and beginning steps at an age-appropriate tempo. Use Irish Dance and creative movement to learn a performance routine. Offered in mini-sessions, our next session will start in spring 2010. Ages 4 - 6.

Soft Shoe Students learn Irish Dance basics and reel and jig steps appropriate to their ability level. Steps are placed in group ensembles in the year-end recital. Ages 7 -15.

Hard Shoe Students may learn group performance routines, solo heavy jig and hornpipe steps and/or set dances in reel, jig and hornpipe timing, all at a level appropriate to the student's ability. Ages 7 -15, with a minimum of 1 year of soft shoe.

Flying Irish Dance Troupe The studio's pre-professional performance troupe for our most dedicated dancers. The troupe performs an average of 20-30 times a year, giving its members invaluable experience in front of many diverse audiences. Ages 9 & up for dancers at the intermediate and advanced level.

Ceiles, Sets & Steps Lessons in any of the styles of Irish Dance may be arranged for individuals and/or groups. The studio will periodically offer nights of group dancing; check the school news page for upcoming dates. Ages 14 & up, no experience necessary.

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Cross Training At the Studio

Cross-training has been proven to be effective in reducing or eliminating over-use injuries. Examples of cross-training used at the studio include: Classic and modern dance movements, to teach students to move with grace and poise while using their whole bodies; Classic barre, floor-barre and center exercises from ballet to improve turnout, balance, directional acuity and to strengthen the feet, ankles and knees for injury prevention; Pilates and yoga exercises to increase flexibility and core strength.

Workshops & Master Classes
Master classes in a variety of disciplines are offered to introduce students to new aspects of artistic performance. Classes may be offered in any discipline, such as flying trapeze or belly dance. Past classes have been taught by Riverdance creative director Eileen Martin and aerialist Tito Gaona among others.

Flying Irish®: PO Box 351, Ashby, MA 01431, (978) 386-2325

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