SASKATOON 2024-2025 SEASON - FULL TERM
Beginner 1
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig.
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Senior Figures/Performance Plus
This class is for dancers ages 10+ who have both hardshoe and soft shoe training and who would like to partake in competitive team dancing and learn show dancing pieces. This class is included in the Championship class fees; however, dancers with the required prerequisite skills can take this class as a standalone class.
This class is for dancers ages 10+ who have both hardshoe and soft shoe training and who would like to partake in competitive team dancing and learn show dancing pieces. This class is included in the Championship class fees; however, dancers with the required prerequisite skills can take this class as a standalone class.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Baby Bees - Weekday
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 2-4 years of age. Dancers in this class explore movement and music while learning introductory Irish dance skills in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers develop coordination, self-esteem, and social skills through music and dance. A parent or representative must stay in the building during dance classes and if necessary, be present in studio.
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 2-4 years of age. Dancers in this class explore movement and music while learning introductory Irish dance skills in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers develop coordination, self-esteem, and social skills through music and dance. A parent or representative must stay in the building during dance classes and if necessary, be present in studio.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Beginner 2
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin to learn hardshoe.
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin to learn hardshoe.
Tu 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Beginner/Beginner Series - Weekend
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig.
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 5-8 years of age. Mature 4-year-old dancers may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. Dancers learn the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance in a dynamic and engaging studio. Using the technique and skills learned, dancers will also practice introductory steps for soft shoe dances which may include reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Baby Bees - Weekend
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 2-4 years of age. Dancers in this class explore movement and music while learning introductory Irish dance skills in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers develop coordination, self-esteem, and social skills through music and dance. A parent or representative must stay in the building during dance classes and if necessary, be present in studio.
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 2-4 years of age. Dancers in this class explore movement and music while learning introductory Irish dance skills in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers develop coordination, self-esteem, and social skills through music and dance. A parent or representative must stay in the building during dance classes and if necessary, be present in studio.
Saturday
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Advanced Beginner 1
Fun Irish dance classes for children who already have some Irish dancing experience or new dancers that are 9 years of age and older. Dancers will build on the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance learned as beginners in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers will continue to practice steps for the reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin learning introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance).
Fun Irish dance classes for children who already have some Irish dancing experience or new dancers that are 9 years of age and older. Dancers will build on the basics of technique, musicality, and skills of Irish dance learned as beginners in a dynamic and engaging classroom. Dancers will continue to practice steps for the reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin learning introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance).
Tu 5:15 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Advanced Beginner 2
Like Advanced Beginner 1, but dancers in Advanced Beginner 2 will have the opportunity to learn hardshoe, as they will be in the studio 2 nights a week and will also practice introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance). This class is perfect for dancers with more than one year of Irish dance experience who are keen to grow and develop as dancers. Dancers will continue to practice steps for the reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin learning introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance). Dancers will also begin learning more complex hardshoe rhythms.
Like Advanced Beginner 1, but dancers in Advanced Beginner 2 will have the opportunity to learn hardshoe, as they will be in the studio 2 nights a week and will also practice introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance). This class is perfect for dancers with more than one year of Irish dance experience who are keen to grow and develop as dancers. Dancers will continue to practice steps for the reel, light jig, single jig and slip jig and will begin learning introductory steps in team dances (ceili and performance). Dancers will also begin learning more complex hardshoe rhythms.
Tu 5:15 PM-6:45 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Novice
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Novice to Prizewinner feis (competition) levels. This dance class is focused on perfecting Irish dance technique and developing advanced dance skills, in addition to preparing for feiseanna and exams. Dancers in the Novice class work closely with coaches to set realistic, but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. In addition to solo dances, team dancing (ceili and performance) becomes an important aspect for dancers at this level and more advanced hardshoe technique is taught.
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Novice to Prizewinner feis (competition) levels. This dance class is focused on perfecting Irish dance technique and developing advanced dance skills, in addition to preparing for feiseanna and exams. Dancers in the Novice class work closely with coaches to set realistic, but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. In addition to solo dances, team dancing (ceili and performance) becomes an important aspect for dancers at this level and more advanced hardshoe technique is taught.
Tu 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
Th 5:30 PM-7:15 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Th 5:30 PM-7:15 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Championships
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Preliminary and Open Championships. Dance classes focus on developing advanced dance skills and preparing for feiseanna (including local competitions, as well as regional, national, and World Championships). Dancers work closely with coaches to set realistic, but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. Portions of this class are offered in semi-private
lesson format, where the focus is on honing a dancer’s skills and fine tuning the execution of their dances. Dancers will spend time picking apart and perfecting movements under the trained eye of an expert coach and will be challenged with various strength and conditioning exercises.
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Preliminary and Open Championships. Dance classes focus on developing advanced dance skills and preparing for feiseanna (including local competitions, as well as regional, national, and World Championships). Dancers work closely with coaches to set realistic, but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. Portions of this class are offered in semi-private
lesson format, where the focus is on honing a dancer’s skills and fine tuning the execution of their dances. Dancers will spend time picking apart and perfecting movements under the trained eye of an expert coach and will be challenged with various strength and conditioning exercises.
M 7:45 PM-9:15 PM
Tu 7:15 PM-9:15 PM
Th 7:15 PM-9:15 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-3:00 PM
Tu 7:15 PM-9:15 PM
Th 7:15 PM-9:15 PM
Sa 11:30 AM-3:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
Prizewinner
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Prizewinner and Preliminary Championships. Dance classes focus on developing advanced dance skills and preparing for feiseanna (including local competitions, as well as regional and national competitions). Dancers work closely with coaches to set realistic but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. In addition to solo dances, team dancing (ceili and high-level performance troupe material) becomes an important aspect for dancers at this level. Strength and conditioning will become a focus at this level.
Dance classes for competitive dancers in Prizewinner and Preliminary Championships. Dance classes focus on developing advanced dance skills and preparing for feiseanna (including local competitions, as well as regional and national competitions). Dancers work closely with coaches to set realistic but challenging goals to grow as dancers and achieve their full potential. In addition to solo dances, team dancing (ceili and high-level performance troupe material) becomes an important aspect for dancers at this level. Strength and conditioning will become a focus at this level.
M 7:45 PM-9:15 PM
Tu 5:15 PM-8:15 PM
Th 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 5:15 PM-8:15 PM
Th 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON