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Class Sessions

The following class sessions are available:

• Class 1: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:20pm
• Class 2: Thursdays, 3:30-4:20pm
• Class 3: Thursdays, 4:30-5:20pm (Continuing youth dancers aged 11+)
• Class 4: Saturdays, 7:30-9:00am (Adult women only)

During the class session, club leaders will lead an instuctive session to teach various steps and choreography.

Choose one class when joining the club. If you have a conflict one week with your scheduled time, you may attend the another session to make it up.

Costs

Mandatory fees:

• Registration fee: $10
• New member semester membership fee: $150
• Membership fees allow access to the studio once-a-week for instruction during the term. They are not assessed on a per-class basis; missed classes are not refundable.
• Longview Irish Dance Tshirts: $20
• T-shirts are used for rehearsals and performances and are $20. Dancers should also wear black leggings and supportive tennis shoes until ghillies and hard shoes can be acquired.

Calendar

Fall Semester

Classes begin September 4th and 5th and will run through the week of December 14th

October:

• Extra rehearsal, Saturday October 26, 1:30-3:00p
• Performance, Monday October 28, 7p

December:

• Performance, Saturday December 14th, Time TBD

No class:

• October 1-4
• November 25-29

Winter Semester

Classes begin January 8th and 9th and will run through the week of April 10th

March:

• Performance, Saturday March 15, Time TBD

May April:

• Performance, Saturday April 12th, 11a (Dancers to arrive at 10a; Potluck to follow at 12p)

No class:

• February 24-28

Class Policies

The following policies will be enforced for class sessions.

1. Class will begin promptly at the posted time. Attendance is not recorded but your membership dues allow you to attend one class session per week.
2. You should regularly attend your assigned class session since steps and choreographies may vary between classes.
3. Studio will be closed and locked promptly 10 minutes after class is scheduled to end. Classes are 50 min to allow time for cool down, stretching, and pickup.
4. Share the driveway and be polite.
5. No public restroom facilities are available at the studio.
6. Irish dance can be a highly strenuous activity so please dress appropriately. Hair should be pulled back, supportive tennis shoes or Irish dance shoes should be worn at all times, shoulders and midriffs should be covered (we recommend the studio t-shirt), leggings or shorts (no jeans or loose-fitting pants).
7. Always bring a full water bottle. The studio has no plumbing.
8. Cooperate with the club instructors.

Shoes

We are currently teaching beginner levels which will allow for tennis shoes to be used. However, as we get into more advanced footwork, we will require better footwear. The following sites are places where you can find Irish dance shoes.

• Amazon.com - Inexpensive options are available here but we cannot vouch for quality.
• Rutherfordshoes.com - Quality shoes are available

Classroom content

Dances

• Reel
• Light Jig
• Single Jig

Performances 2024-2025

End of semester recitals: December 14th and May 22nd April 12. Dancers should plan to arrive an hour early on these days.

Club leaders will be looking for opportunities for our members to perform in the community as often as possible.

• The Brinkle family hosts a widely-publicized themed recital/concert for Halloween each year. Longview Irish Dance members will be invited to participate in it.
• Longview City usually hosts a St Patrick's Day outing downtown in March.

Steps

• skips
• whip
• sevens
• leaps
• cuts
• change
• back jumps
• kicks

Techniques

• straight legs
• high feet
• pointed toes
• arms at side
• back straight
• turned out legs
• high jumps& kicks
• diamonds (feet& legs crossed)