Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
O'ROCK 1
O'Rock 1 will is for first time Oireachtas dancers who are looking to attend Regionals in December for the first time or who have less experience at major events.
The focus will be on ensuring students are provided with the best opportunity to be ready for the event and hopefully recall.
O'Rock 1 will is for first time Oireachtas dancers who are looking to attend Regionals in December for the first time or who have less experience at major events.
The focus will be on ensuring students are provided with the best opportunity to be ready for the event and hopefully recall.
Sunday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
BalletNova, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
O'Rock Trad Set and 4HAND
Sunday
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
BalletNova, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
Ballet Nova Beginner Class
Sunday
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
BalletNova, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
Dance Drama
Sunday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
BalletNova, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
O'ROCK 2
Experienced Oireachtas dancers with multiple years of experience attending the event.
Experienced Oireachtas dancers with multiple years of experience attending the event.
Sunday
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
BalletNova, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
MLA FAIRFAX Beginner
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
MLA FAIRFAX STUDIO
MLA Fairfax NOVICE
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
MLA FAIRFAX STUDIO
Adult Class
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
MLA FAIRFAX STUDIO
Herndon Beginner
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Music Spectrum School of The Arts, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon VA 20170
2 HOUR Novice/PW/PC/OC
Large focus on set dance for PC and OC dancers,
Large focus on set dance for PC and OC dancers,
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Music Spectrum School of The Arts, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon VA 20170
Beginners
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Ruseell School of Ballet, 14119 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly VA 20151
PW/PRELIM 2 HOUR
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ruseell School of Ballet, 14119 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly VA 20151
Russell Ballet, VA
3 hour Champ class taught by John.
Dancers will cover all 3 rotations in preparation for Open Championship competitions and majors.
3 hour Champ class taught by John.
Dancers will cover all 3 rotations in preparation for Open Championship competitions and majors.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ruseell School of Ballet, 14119 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly VA 20151
Millersville Beginner
Dancers will receive the foundations of Irish Step Dancing in soft shoe.
They will begin with basic movements of dance including point, toe, heel, whip overs, skip.
Eventually they will learn the "Beginners Reel" a traditional dance which has been performed for over 100 years in Ireland and through the growth of Irish Dance in the 1990s became popular in the United States.
Students will learn basic stretch and flexibility techniques which in Irish Dance to develop motor skills, strengthen their core and posture.
Once the Reel is completed, dancers progress to learn the other Soft Shoe dances; Light Jig, Single Jig and Slip Jig.
Dancers will receive the foundations of Irish Step Dancing in soft shoe.
They will begin with basic movements of dance including point, toe, heel, whip overs, skip.
Eventually they will learn the "Beginners Reel" a traditional dance which has been performed for over 100 years in Ireland and through the growth of Irish Dance in the 1990s became popular in the United States.
Students will learn basic stretch and flexibility techniques which in Irish Dance to develop motor skills, strengthen their core and posture.
Once the Reel is completed, dancers progress to learn the other Soft Shoe dances; Light Jig, Single Jig and Slip Jig.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
Soft Shoe
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
HARD SHOE
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
PERFORMANCE GROUP MD
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
Adv Beg +
Sunday
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
Beginner
Sunday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
Beginner/Nov
Beginner/ Prize Winner Class.
Beginner/ Prize Winner Class.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The Dancing Club, Nicholson Lane, North Bethesda
Fairfax FOUNDRY Beginner
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards acheived. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig.
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards acheived. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
The Foundry, 9800 Old Keane Mill Road, Burke VA 22015
Fairfax Foundry NOV
Novice dancers will have the foundations of Irish soft shoe and be learning more advanced soft shoe steps including "Reel 2 and 3" and Slip Jig 2"
They have learnt basic hard movements and begin learning more complex rythms in both Jig and Hornpipe time.
Novice dancers will have the foundations of Irish soft shoe and be learning more advanced soft shoe steps including "Reel 2 and 3" and Slip Jig 2"
They have learnt basic hard movements and begin learning more complex rythms in both Jig and Hornpipe time.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Foundry, 9800 Old Keane Mill Road, Burke VA 22015
Teen/Adult
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Foundry, 9800 Old Keane Mill Road, Burke VA 22015
BEGINNER 2
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards achieved. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig. Beginner dancers who are in their second year of Irish Dance would also be suitable for this class. With the opportunity to begin learning some of the fundamentals of Hard Shoe dancing as well as progress to the Novice Reel and Slip Jigs.
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards achieved. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig. Beginner dancers who are in their second year of Irish Dance would also be suitable for this class. With the opportunity to begin learning some of the fundamentals of Hard Shoe dancing as well as progress to the Novice Reel and Slip Jigs.
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTRE
BEGINNER 1
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards acheived. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig.
Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Irish soft shoe dance. Key elements including points, cuts, beats, whips, skips and overs will be taught and dancers. As dancers build on their dance vocabulary they will be assessed on each movement as a means of monitoring the progress.
Dancers will be able to be rewarded by receiving "WOW" cards. For each ten wow cards acheived. Dancers have the chance to receive a gift from their teachers treasure chest.
Dancers will work towards completing the Reel, Single Jig, Light Jig and Slip Jig.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTRE
Adult
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTRE
Novice/PW/PC/OC
This class will feature an element of both soft shoe and hard shoe focusing dancers.
Novice and PW dancers will dance Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Light Jig. Treble Jig and Hornpipe.
PC/OC dancers will focus on their rotation for the year. (Reel/Hornpipe - Slip jig/Heavy Jig)
Drills will be differentiated to dancers abilities as well as strengths and weaknesses.
Each class will have a different primary learning objective set by the teacher. This will vary depending on the time of year as well as what the teacher deems necessary to maximise student progress across the class.
For example, Prior to a feis full rotations and feis practice maybe used.
Following extended breaks such as Christmas and Summer stamina maybe a primary focus.
Each student will receive individualized personal feedback in every class.
This class will feature an element of both soft shoe and hard shoe focusing dancers.
Novice and PW dancers will dance Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Light Jig. Treble Jig and Hornpipe.
PC/OC dancers will focus on their rotation for the year. (Reel/Hornpipe - Slip jig/Heavy Jig)
Drills will be differentiated to dancers abilities as well as strengths and weaknesses.
Each class will have a different primary learning objective set by the teacher. This will vary depending on the time of year as well as what the teacher deems necessary to maximise student progress across the class.
For example, Prior to a feis full rotations and feis practice maybe used.
Following extended breaks such as Christmas and Summer stamina maybe a primary focus.
Each student will receive individualized personal feedback in every class.
Monday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTRE