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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 and a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. 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 2010-2011 Registration Information Registration Contract, Studio Policies, Medical Release (age 11 + up, non-beginner) Class Attire Little Leprechauns: solid colored leotard (no skirts), nude or pink dance tights, black ballet slippers. Soft & Hard Shoe classes, FIDT: black logo shorts, green logo tee-shirt, poodle socks, appropriate dance shoes; Adult classes: white or green tee-shirt, black work-out pants or skirt, appropriate shoes. Go to our Resources page to order class attire, shoes & etc. Mini-Sessions Session I: September 7-October 27. Adult Irish Dance, Yoga and Little Leprechauns (ages 4-6). No experience necessary. Drop in rate: $15 per class (Yoga only) Mini-Sessions: $70 for 1 hour class per 8-week session (must be paid for by the second week of the session); $60 for 1 hour class per 7-week session (must be paid for by the second week of the session). Little Leprechauns: $50 for 30 minute class for 7-week session. New students pay a $10.00 registration fee (covers the Sept 1 - Aug 31) Fall Special!!! Sign up for any 1-hour Yoga session plus adult Irish Dance and recieve 1/2 off tuition of your 2nd class (2nd class is the lower priced mini-session)
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. Adult Irish Dance Lessons in any of the styles of Irish Dance may be arranged for individuals and/or groups. The studio will periodically offer mini-sessions; check the Upcoming Events or Class Schedule pages for dates. Ages 14 & up, no experience necessary.
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
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Flying Irish®: PO Box 351, Ashby, MA 01431, (978) 386-2325 Remove "nospam." when sending email. |
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