| Kelly-Oster School Programs |
Classes prepare students for competition at your discretion
Each student will be evaluated to be placed in proper class level. |
Tir Na Nog:
Level 1:
Beginners |
Dance class for students ages 2 - 4 years old
Irish Dance, Music & Movement
A 30 minute introduction program designed to enhance rhythm skills, coordination, musicality & a genuine love for Irish Dance. Great for younger siblings! A small snack is provided at the end of class.
Dance class for students ages 4 and up. A 45 minute introduction program designed to enhance rhythm skills, coordination, musicality & a genuine love for Irish Dance. Basic soft shoe, Reel & Jig. |
Level 2:
Advance Beginners & Novice 1 |
A 50 minute class once a week, for 2nd & 3rd year dancers continuing there Irish Dance education. Expanding on concepts learned in Reel & Jig and commencing Slip Jig & Hard Shoe. Dancers will prepare Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Fast Hard Jig, Fast Hornpipe & Traditional Set for competition. Classes will enhance students technique as well as performance quality in each discipline. |
Level 3:
Novice 2 / Prizewinner/
Preliminary/
& Open |
A 2 hour class once a week, for competition dancers who have received a 1st place in Novice hard shoe. Dancers will prepare Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Slow Hard Jig, Slow Hornpipe & Traditional Set for competition. Classes will enhance students technique as well as performance quality in each discipline. Advanced students will concentrate on technique & performance for competition. Dancers must have a 1st place in Prizewinner Slow Jig & Hornpipe to prepare for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Oireachtas in November.
Class will consist of exercises & drills of Championship level material. Dancers are expected to attend class 2 times a week, practice outside of class & schedule private lessons for upcoming major competitions. |
Elite Level:
Oireachtas Solos & Open Championships |
Additional Class by invitation only: $100
A 45minute class, for the elite student preparing for the Oireachtas or Open Championships. Elite Level Daners are permitted to attend ulimited solo classes. Only Lead-and-two's will be practiced. No Exersizes, or new material will be worked on in this class. Dancers are expected to attend class 2 times a week, practice outside of class & schedule private lessons for upcoming major competitions. |
Dance Pass: |
Additional Class: $100
All solo classes are offered once a week. If dancers would like to attend more than one class a week, they can purchase a Dance Pass and participate in unlimited solo classes. |
| Team Class (Ceili, Drama & Choreography): |
The program is designed to enhance team skills, coordination, dance movements & a team moral. Open to all dancers of an Advanced Beginner level and above. Basic soft shoe & ceili dancing. Dancers will compete at competition at the end of the year. Teams compete annually at the Mid-Atlantic Oireachtas in Philadelphia, PA Thanksgiving weekend and at the North American Championships in July. Attendance is extremely important. |