CLASSES & PROGRAMS
All classes take place at the CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS located at 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19707.
Enrollment is open year round; our 2022/23 session begins Sept. 6.
Ready to begin your dance journey? Contact us to try a free trial class!
TODDLER
(Ages 2 to 3) This class is for our littlest shamrocks! We'll introduce dancers to the world of Irish dance and teach the basics of rhythm, posture, counting, and footwork.
Class schedule: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:15 pm
LEVEL 1
(Ages 4 & up) We'll introduce dancers to the world of Irish dance (foot placings, music, rhythm, posture, counting & footwork) and learn beginner dances (Reel & Light Jig).
Class schedule: Fridays, 4:30-5:15 pm
LEVEL 2
Students continue to focus on mastering the basics (foot placings, music, rhythm, posture, counting & footwork) and full dances (Reel, Treble Jig, Slip Jig & Light Jig)..
Class schedule: Tuesdays & Fridays, 5:15-6:30 pm
(Start and end times are subject to change depending on training.)
LEVEL 3 & 4
For our most advanced students (prelim and open champs). Dancers will train and master all soft shoe (reel/slip jig) and all hard shoe (treble jig/hornpipe) dances. This is a very challenging level and requires dedication and commitment to practicing both in the studio and at home.
Class schedule: Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm; Thursdays, 6-8 pm (level 4, by invitation only). Start and end times are subject to change depending on training.)
DRILLS, WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE LESSONS
Drills: Level 3 dancers are invited to hone their skills at our fun-yet-challenging Drills classes on Mondays from 6::45-8:45 pm. Level 2 students are invited to Drills at teacher's discretion.
Workshops: These intensives are scheduled periodically throughout the year, usually leading up to major competitions and events.
Private lessons: One-on-one lessons are available upon request. Contact Megan at theharperacademy@gmail.com for scheduling and pricing.
Dancers will be evaluated and placed in the appropriate class for which the student is best suited.
Competition level is not always the deciding factor for class levels.
A detailed pricing sheet is available upon request.
NEW: Online registration for 2022/23 is now open!