Class Locations and times
starting Feb. 2018
Edge Studio
Jenkintown, PA
Jenkintown, PA
Tuesday:
5:00-5:30- Tiny tots
5:30-6:15- Beginner
5:00-5:30- Tiny tots
5:30-6:15- Beginner
400 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Class Information
What to expect the first year
During the first year of dance class the basics of Irish dancing will be taught. We want the children to have a good foundation in the basics so we may review the same elements many times over. Posture, foot placement, and time keeping are all so important to Irish dancing. Without these fundamental elements, a dancer will not be able to perform the more complicated steps in the future. Please remember that all children progress at their own pace. Maturity level, motivation, natural talent and rhythm may influence this. We attempt to make the class enjoyable and fun for all children, and gear each lesson toward a particular dancer's ability.
What to wear to class
Children should come to class dressed comfortably. Long pants are not permitted since they do not allow the instructors to see a dancers' proper form. Shorts and a t-shirt are most practical. Leotards are not necessary.
Dancers can wear socks to class for their first few lessons. After that they will need soft shoes. These often can be bought second hand from older dancers who have grown out of their shoes.
Parent Observation of Classes
Parents are permitted to observe the first class of each month only at the Irish Center and Glenside locations. All other classes are closed to observation. We have adopted this policy because the children perform better without distraction. We will keep you up to date on your children’s progress in class.
During the first year of dance class the basics of Irish dancing will be taught. We want the children to have a good foundation in the basics so we may review the same elements many times over. Posture, foot placement, and time keeping are all so important to Irish dancing. Without these fundamental elements, a dancer will not be able to perform the more complicated steps in the future. Please remember that all children progress at their own pace. Maturity level, motivation, natural talent and rhythm may influence this. We attempt to make the class enjoyable and fun for all children, and gear each lesson toward a particular dancer's ability.
What to wear to class
Children should come to class dressed comfortably. Long pants are not permitted since they do not allow the instructors to see a dancers' proper form. Shorts and a t-shirt are most practical. Leotards are not necessary.
Dancers can wear socks to class for their first few lessons. After that they will need soft shoes. These often can be bought second hand from older dancers who have grown out of their shoes.
Parent Observation of Classes
Parents are permitted to observe the first class of each month only at the Irish Center and Glenside locations. All other classes are closed to observation. We have adopted this policy because the children perform better without distraction. We will keep you up to date on your children’s progress in class.
DANCE LEVELS
Please contact the teachers if there are any questions about your dancer's level.
Beginners are those students who have not taken lessons.
Advanced beginners have some experience in irish dance.
Novice & Prizewinner dancers have more experience and work on more complex choreography.
Champion dancers (Preliminary and open) are the highest levels of Irish Dance.