SASKATOON 2023-2024 SESSIONAL DANCERS
ADULT - FALL 8 WEEK SESSION
In this class, dancers will learn the basics of Irish dance. Irish dance and fitness elements are incorporated and dancers will learn both solo and group routines. No experience necessary. The focus is on fun and fitness.
Class dates as follows:
September 11; 18; 25
October 2; 16; 23; 30
November 6
In this class, dancers will learn the basics of Irish dance. Irish dance and fitness elements are incorporated and dancers will learn both solo and group routines. No experience necessary. The focus is on fun and fitness.
Class dates as follows:
September 11; 18; 25
October 2; 16; 23; 30
November 6
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
ADULT - SPRING 8 WEEK SESSION
This class is for adult dancers of all ages and skill levels. The focus is on fun and fitness in an encouraging setting.
Class dates as follows:
-April 8; 15; 22; 29
-May 6; 13; 27
-June 3
This class is for adult dancers of all ages and skill levels. The focus is on fun and fitness in an encouraging setting.
Class dates as follows:
-April 8; 15; 22; 29
-May 6; 13; 27
-June 3
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
ADULT - WINTER 8 WEEK SESSION
This is an 8 week session for adult dancers. No experience required. The focus is on fun and fitness in a supportive environment.
January 8; 15; 22; 29
February 5; 12; 26
March 4;
This is an 8 week session for adult dancers. No experience required. The focus is on fun and fitness in a supportive environment.
January 8; 15; 22; 29
February 5; 12; 26
March 4;
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BEGINNER CLASS - DAYTIME SESSION
This class is a beginner Irish Dance class. We will explore basic technique and movement of Irish dance, learning soft shoe jigs and reels. Dancers who progress to learn 4 soft shoe dances will have the opportunity to try hardshoe dancing.
Classes will occur on the following days
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 5, 19, 26
This class is a beginner Irish Dance class. We will explore basic technique and movement of Irish dance, learning soft shoe jigs and reels. Dancers who progress to learn 4 soft shoe dances will have the opportunity to try hardshoe dancing.
Classes will occur on the following days
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 5, 19, 26
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BEGINNER CLASS - DAYTIME SESSION JAN 2024
This class is a beginner Irish Dance class. We will explore basic technique and movement of Irish dance, learning soft shoe jigs and reels. Dancers who progress to learn 4 soft shoe dances will have the opportunity to try hardshoe dancing.
Classes will occur on the following days
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 5, 19, 26
This class is a beginner Irish Dance class. We will explore basic technique and movement of Irish dance, learning soft shoe jigs and reels. Dancers who progress to learn 4 soft shoe dances will have the opportunity to try hardshoe dancing.
Classes will occur on the following days
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 5, 19, 26
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BEGINNER SERIES - FALL SESSION (6 WEEKS)
This is a limited duration beginner class for those new to dance and Irish dance to learn the basic skills involved with Irish Dance. This is an 6 week sessional which shall occur on the following dates:
September 23; 30;
October 14; 21; 28
November 4.
This is a limited duration beginner class for those new to dance and Irish dance to learn the basic skills involved with Irish Dance. This is an 6 week sessional which shall occur on the following dates:
September 23; 30;
October 14; 21; 28
November 4.
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BEGINNER SERIES - SPRING SESSION (6 WEEKS)
Class dates:
February 24;
March 2; 9; 16; 23; 30
Class dates:
February 24;
March 2; 9; 16; 23; 30
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BEGINNER SERIES - WINTER SESSION (6 WEEKS)
Class dates:
January 6; 13; 20; 27
February 3; 10
Class dates:
January 6; 13; 20; 27
February 3; 10
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
SASKATOON 2023-2024 FULL SEASON
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. $75 Costume fee applies (club costume).
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. $75 Costume fee applies (club costume).
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
PEFORMANCE 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 Junior and Senior Champs class fees; however, dancers with the required prerequisite skills can take this class as a standalone class. $150.00 Costuming fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
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 Junior and Senior Champs class fees; however, dancers with the required prerequisite skills can take this class as a standalone class. $150.00 Costuming fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BABY BEES
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 3-4 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. $50.00 Costume rental fee applies (green bubble skirt with blakey top).
A fun and energetic introduction to the very basics of Irish dance and the studio environment for toddlers 3-4 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. $50.00 Costume rental fee applies (green bubble skirt with blakey top).
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
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 4-8 years of age. 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. $75.00 Costume fee applies (rental of club costume).
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish dance for children 4-8 years of age. 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. $75.00 Costume fee applies (rental of club costume).
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
NOVICE 1
Irish dance classes for children with Irish dance experience. This class combines fun with challenge. Dancers in this class should already know their core soft shoe dances and, in some cases, understand basic hard shoe technique. Dancers will continue to develop their skills in technique, musicality and Irish dance movements learned in their first few years of dancing with a focus on execution. Dancers in this class will continue/begin to learn hard shoe dances and more advanced soft shoe material. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
Irish dance classes for children with Irish dance experience. This class combines fun with challenge. Dancers in this class should already know their core soft shoe dances and, in some cases, understand basic hard shoe technique. Dancers will continue to develop their skills in technique, musicality and Irish dance movements learned in their first few years of dancing with a focus on execution. Dancers in this class will continue/begin to learn hard shoe dances and more advanced soft shoe material. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
5:45 PM to 7:45 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. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
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. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
Tu 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:45 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:45 PM-6:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
NOVICE 2
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 2 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. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
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 2 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. $150.00 Class fee applies (club costume and performance costume).
Tu 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Th 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Th 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
JUNIOR CHAMPS
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. $150 Costume fee applies (class costume and performance costuming).
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. $150 Costume fee applies (class costume and performance costuming).
Tu 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
W 7:00 PM-9:15 PM
Th 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
W 7:00 PM-9:15 PM
Th 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
SENIOR CHAMPS
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. $150 Costume fee applies (class costume and performance costuming).
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. $150 Costume fee applies (class costume and performance costuming).
Tu 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
W 7:00 PM-9:15 PM
Th 7:45 PM-9:15 PM
Su 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
W 7:00 PM-9:15 PM
Th 7:45 PM-9:15 PM
Su 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Piper Rose Studios Inc.
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON
BLAKEY SCHOOL - SASKATOON