All you need to know about taking lessons with us.
Tuition
The tuition for the Intro and Beginner class (Level A) is $5.00 per week which can be paid either weekly or monthly. Dancers only pay for classes that they attend. Once the student moves to Level B and above, the tuition changes to $10.00 per week due to the longer class length (at least one hour of instruction). Tuition payments can be made via cash, check (Please make checks payable to: Scoil Rince na Connemara) or through PayPal to connemarairishdancers@gmail.com.
Class Levels
Dancers are placed in classes based on their ability. At each level, there is a set curriculum that each student must master before moving to the next level. The dancers are evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are progressing. The student are evaluated on timing, execution, technique, placement and rhythm. Our Level A (Introduction Class) is for our youngest and newest dancers while Level D and up classes are for our most advanced students.
Class Schedules
Level A: Sunday 1:30 – 2:00 (Introduction to Irish Dancing - PreBeginner)
Level B: Sunday 1:30 – 2:30 (Beginner)
Level C: Sunday 2:00 – 3:00 (Intermediate)
Level D/E: Sunday 2:00 – 3:00 (Novice - Champion Soft Shoe)
Level D/E: Sunday 3:00 – 4:30 (Novice - Champion Hard Shoe)
Dancing Attire
Dancers are asked to wear comfortable clothing: shorts, skirts or tighter fitting pants and t-shirts/tank tops. The studio gets very warm in the summer months, so please dress accordingly. NO jeans or baggy pants will be permitted as they restrict the dancer’s ability to move and the instructor’s ability to correct their positioning.
Beginner dancers can wear simple ballet shoes and will be given the option to purchase or borrow traditional Irish Dance Shoes as they progress.
Advanced dancers should wear ghillies or hard shoes at all times and shorts or tighter fitting pants.
Beginner dancers can wear simple ballet shoes and will be given the option to purchase or borrow traditional Irish Dance Shoes as they progress.
Advanced dancers should wear ghillies or hard shoes at all times and shorts or tighter fitting pants.
Studio Location
Classes are held at The Harris Conservatory for the Arts located at 545 Charles St., Luzerne, PA 18709. Classes are held on the second floor.
Inclement Weather and Class Cancellations
The class schedule is always posted on our "Events" page on this website. If class is cancelled for any reason (ie, sick instructors or the weather is bad or is expected to get dangerous), we will cancel class by 10am on Sundays. Please check your email, our facebook page or the website prior to leaving for class - especially on days that snow/ice is expected.