Summer 2024
Tiny Toes
This 30 minute class is designed specifically for young dancers who are new to Irish dance and/or new to dance in general. In this class, students will make new friends, learn how to follow instructions, and focus on using multiple dance techniques at once (ex/ hands down and knees straight). Dance techniques are taught through dance games and fun drills. Students will also be taught how to count to Irish dance music and also learn a performance routine to showcase their newly learned skills at a performance.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase). Black jazz or black ballet shoes are also ok to be worn for this class.
Tuition is $10/class billed monthly
This 30 minute class is designed specifically for young dancers who are new to Irish dance and/or new to dance in general. In this class, students will make new friends, learn how to follow instructions, and focus on using multiple dance techniques at once (ex/ hands down and knees straight). Dance techniques are taught through dance games and fun drills. Students will also be taught how to count to Irish dance music and also learn a performance routine to showcase their newly learned skills at a performance.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase). Black jazz or black ballet shoes are also ok to be worn for this class.
Tuition is $10/class billed monthly
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
8 Week Intro to Irish Dance
Learn the fundamental of Irish dance in this 8 week summer series!
Dancers will learn foundational movements, proper technique, and their first Irish dance steps in this class made specifically for beginners ages 6-13.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Dancers will take the class in socks. If already owned, students may also wear jazz or canvas ballet shoes.
Bring a water bottle.
$100 for the summer (8 classes)
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22, 29
(No Class July 1)
Learn the fundamental of Irish dance in this 8 week summer series!
Dancers will learn foundational movements, proper technique, and their first Irish dance steps in this class made specifically for beginners ages 6-13.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Dancers will take the class in socks. If already owned, students may also wear jazz or canvas ballet shoes.
Bring a water bottle.
$100 for the summer (8 classes)
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22, 29
(No Class July 1)
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Beginner Soft Shoe
If you've never taken Irish dance classes before, this is the class for you! This class will offer warm-ups, technique and drills, Irish dance steps for performance and competition and stretches. Dancers in this class are ages 6 to adult.
This class is designed specifically for kids and adults who are new to Irish dance or new to dance. Students will learn how to follow instructions, focus for small periods of time, count to music, and perform Irish dance steps for the reel, light jig, slip jig, and single jig.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase).
Tuition is $12.50/class billed monthly
If you've never taken Irish dance classes before, this is the class for you! This class will offer warm-ups, technique and drills, Irish dance steps for performance and competition and stretches. Dancers in this class are ages 6 to adult.
This class is designed specifically for kids and adults who are new to Irish dance or new to dance. Students will learn how to follow instructions, focus for small periods of time, count to music, and perform Irish dance steps for the reel, light jig, slip jig, and single jig.
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase).
Tuition is $12.50/class billed monthly
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Beginner Hard Shoe
***Dancers MUST be registered in the Beginner Soft Shoe class in order to take this class***
This class is for dancers who have mastered 2 steps each in their reel and light jig for soft shoe, have been dancing for more than 1 year, or have received instructor approval to take this class.
Students will learn beginner hard shoe drills, techniques, and steps for performance and competition in this class.
Tuition is $18.75/class (billed monthly) and INCLUDES the soft shoe class prior to it. For a normal 4 week month, tuition would be $75/mo and includes the soft shoe class and hard shoe class for a total weekly class time of Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm.
***Dancers MUST be registered in the Beginner Soft Shoe class in order to take this class***
This class is for dancers who have mastered 2 steps each in their reel and light jig for soft shoe, have been dancing for more than 1 year, or have received instructor approval to take this class.
Students will learn beginner hard shoe drills, techniques, and steps for performance and competition in this class.
Tuition is $18.75/class (billed monthly) and INCLUDES the soft shoe class prior to it. For a normal 4 week month, tuition would be $75/mo and includes the soft shoe class and hard shoe class for a total weekly class time of Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Novice/Prizewinner
This class is for those who have placed out of beginner 1 and beginner 2 at Irish dance competitions (called feisanna) or have reached a higher level of Irish dancing based on experience. This class will include warm ups, drills, solo steps, and performance pieces. Dancers ages 6 and up and adults of any age are welcome to attend this class!
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies and hard shoes (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase).
Tuition is $18.75/class billed monthly
This class is for those who have placed out of beginner 1 and beginner 2 at Irish dance competitions (called feisanna) or have reached a higher level of Irish dancing based on experience. This class will include warm ups, drills, solo steps, and performance pieces. Dancers ages 6 and up and adults of any age are welcome to attend this class!
Class attire is leggings, shorts, or skirts and any t-shirt or leotard. Skirts must be at least 4 inches above the knees. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is soft shoe ghillies and hard shoes (email irishdancems@gmail.com to purchase).
Tuition is $18.75/class billed monthly
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Celtic Belly Dance
Learn the basics of belly dancing in this class for adults (and high schoolers with guardian permission). Belly dance has many layers, enabling us to dance the same drills and moves as a class with varying levels of difficulty depending on each dancer's needs. Belly dance has many physical and mental health benefits making it a great way to exercise! No performance required, but opportunities presented occasionally.
Class attire is comfortable, moveable work out clothes or athletic apparel. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is socks or barefoot. Dancers may also wear jazz shoes, ballet canvas shoes, or other dancer shoe covering if they would like.
Tuition is $16.25/class billed monthly
Learn the basics of belly dancing in this class for adults (and high schoolers with guardian permission). Belly dance has many layers, enabling us to dance the same drills and moves as a class with varying levels of difficulty depending on each dancer's needs. Belly dance has many physical and mental health benefits making it a great way to exercise! No performance required, but opportunities presented occasionally.
Class attire is comfortable, moveable work out clothes or athletic apparel. NO JEANS OF ANY KIND.
Footwear is socks or barefoot. Dancers may also wear jazz shoes, ballet canvas shoes, or other dancer shoe covering if they would like.
Tuition is $16.25/class billed monthly
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Open Practice
***Dancers MUST be registered in our beginner, novice, prizewinner, or Celtic Belly classes in order to attend this open practice***
Open studio practice for all currently registered Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance dancers. Not a class.
One instructor or teaching assistant will be there to run music, monitor students to ensure appropriate behavior, and answer questions, but they will not be leading a class.
$60 for all 6 weeks if paid before June 1 or $16.25 drop in per session
Open practice will be held 3x in June and 3x in July for a total of 6 sessions
***Dancers MUST be registered in our beginner, novice, prizewinner, or Celtic Belly classes in order to attend this open practice***
Open studio practice for all currently registered Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance dancers. Not a class.
One instructor or teaching assistant will be there to run music, monitor students to ensure appropriate behavior, and answer questions, but they will not be leading a class.
$60 for all 6 weeks if paid before June 1 or $16.25 drop in per session
Open practice will be held 3x in June and 3x in July for a total of 6 sessions
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Get Feis Fit W/ Ella
***Dancers MUST be registered in our beginner, novice, prizewinner, or Celtic Belly classes in order to attend this class***
Strength training, cross training and drills! Get your muscles strong and powerful with this Irish dance cross training class. By targeting the muscle groups we use for Irish dance and working those, you can gain more speed, strength, and power in your Irish dancing.
$60 for all 6 weeks if paid before June 1 or $16.25 drop in per class
This class will be held 3x in June and 3x in July for a total of 6 sessions
***Dancers MUST be registered in our beginner, novice, prizewinner, or Celtic Belly classes in order to attend this class***
Strength training, cross training and drills! Get your muscles strong and powerful with this Irish dance cross training class. By targeting the muscle groups we use for Irish dance and working those, you can gain more speed, strength, and power in your Irish dancing.
$60 for all 6 weeks if paid before June 1 or $16.25 drop in per class
This class will be held 3x in June and 3x in July for a total of 6 sessions
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts
Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts