Dance class timetable 2026/27
Dance class times for our 2026/27 dance year are listed below. Our dance year is a full 12 months with dance classes running at their regularly scheduled times from September–June and at adjusted times from July-August. Scroll down for important calendar dates including cancelled classes and significant performances throughout the year.
Children’s & Competitive Dance Classes, 2026/27
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | Saturdays, 9–9:30am | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Beginner | Saturdays, 9:15–10am | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 1 |
| combined with Adv. Beginner | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Adv. Beginner | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 11am–12pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Intermediate | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 12–1:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Advanced | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 10–11:30am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Junior Championship (≤14) | Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 11:30–1:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Senior Championship (14+) | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 1:30–3:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | Saturdays, 9–9:30am | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Beginner | Saturdays, 9:15–10am | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 1 |
| combined with Adv. Beginner | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Adv. Beginner | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 11am–12pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Intermediate | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 12–1:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Advanced | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 10–11:30am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Junior Championship (≤14) | Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 11:30–1:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Senior Championship (14+) | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 1:30–3:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
ADULT DANCE CLASSES, 2026/27
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm | Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Saturdays, 9:30–11am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Drinks & Dance | Sept. 25, 6:30–8:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 |
| Jan. 22, 6:30–8:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 | |
| April 16, 6:30–8:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 | |
| June 18, 6:30–8:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 |
Improvers, 2026/27
| Class | Sept. to June only | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations (Beg.–Int.) | Tuesdays, 6–7pm | Studio 2 |
| Extension (Adv.–Champ) | Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30pm | Studio 1 |
Champ Focus & Oireachtas, 2026/27
| Class | Custom dates | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Championship Oireachtas Focus (Sept. 13–Nov. 1) | Sundays, 8–10am | Studio 1 |
| Sept. 13/Oct. 11: Hard Shoe. Sept. 20/Oct. 25: Soft Shoe. Sept. 27/Nov. 1: Set. Oct. 18: Dress Rehearsal | ||
| Grades Oireachtas Focus (Sept. 13–Nov. 1) | Sundays, 8:30–10am | Studio 2 |
| 8Hand Rehearsal (Sept. 13–Nov. 1) | Sundays, 10–11am | Studio 1 |
| 4Hand Rehearsal (Sept. 13–Nov. 1) | Sundays, 11am–12:15pm | Studio 1 |
| 6Hand Rehearsal (Sept. 13–Nov. 1) | Sundays, 12:15–1:15pm | Studio 1 |
| Championship Summer Focus (May 2–June 27) |
Sundays, 8–10am | Studio 1 |
| May 2/May 30: Hard Shoe. May 9/June 13: Soft Shoe. May 16/June 20: Set. June 27: All rounds |
ACIDC prep, 2026/27 (Feb. 7–April 18)
| Class | Feb. 7–April 18 | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Sundays, 9:30–10:15am | Studio 2 |
| Adv. Beginner | Sundays, 10:15–11:15am | Studio 2 |
| Intermediate |
Sundays, 9:30–10:45am | Studio 1 |
| Advanced | Sundays, 10:45am–12:15pm | Studio 1 |
DANCE WORKSHOPS, 2026/27
Twice annually, we host our workshop coaches, Ciara Callanan-Ryan and Aaron Delaney for intensive dance classes. Workshops are mandatory for those in the relevant dance classes.
Fall workshop
This workshop is for dancers in Advanced and Championship.
August 21–24, 2026. Exact class times have been communicated directly by email.
Spring workshop
This workshop is for dancers in Intermediate, Advanced and Championship. The date for the Spring Workshop will be confirmed ASAP. We’re holding three possible dates and ask families to do the same: March 31-April 4, 2027, April 7-10, 2027, and April 28-May 2, 2027.
Important Dates 2026/27
July 2026
July 1–6: North American Irish Dance Championships, Orland, FL
July 6: First day of classes after mini-break (excluding champs), summer schedule begins
July 20: First day of champ classes after mini-break
July 13–17: July summer camp
July 30: Last day of Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes for 2025/26
August 2026
Aug. 1 & 2: Local feis TBC
Aug. 3: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 6: Last day to return costume rentals (late fees begin Aug. 7)
Aug. 20: Last day of classes for 2025/26
Aug. 10–14: August summer camp
September 2026
Sept. 10: Classes start
Sept. 30: No classes, Truth and Reconciliation Day
Sept. 13: Sunday bonus champ classes start
Sept. 13: Oireachtas prep class (non-champ) start
Sept. 13: Weekend teams classes start
October 2026
Oct. 3 & 4: No classes, East Coast Back to Back feiseanna
Oct. 10: All classes running as usual, Thanksgiving Saturday
Oct. 11: All classes running as usual, Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct. 12: Advanced and Championship classes running, all other classes cancelled, Thanksgiving Monday
Oct. 18: Oireachtas dress rehearsal, no Sunday Championship class
November 2026
Nov. 5, No classes, Oireachtas
Nov. 6–8: Eastern Canadian Regional Oireachtas, Montreal
Nov. 7: Beginner, Adv. Beginner, Adult classes running, all other classes cancelled, Oireachtas
Nov. 9: Beginner/Adv. Beginner, Intermediate classes running, all other classes cancelled, Oireachtas
Nov. 10: Adults, Junior Improvers classes running, all other classes cancelled, Oireachtas
Nov. 11: No classes, Remembrance Day
December 2026
Dec. TBC: Workshop
Dec. 13: Last day of classes before holiday break
January 2027
Jan. 3: First day of classes after holiday break
Jan. 31: No classes, School Feis
Jan. 31: School Feis
February 2027
Feb. 13–15: No classes, Heritage Day
March 2027
March 6–14: No classes, March Break
March 8–12: March Break Camp
March 17: No classes, St. Patrick’s Day (plus performances throughout the surrounding week)
March 21–28: CLRG World Irish Dance Championships, Belfast
March 28: ACIDC prep classes running, all other classes cancelled, Easter Sunday
March 29: Advanced and Championship classes running, all other classes cancelled, Easter Monday
April 2027
March 31–April 4 OR April 8–10 OR April 29–May 2: Spring workshop date options
April 23–27: No classes, ACIDC
April 23–25: ACIDC feiseanna and grade exams
May 2027
May 22–24: No classes, Victoria Day
June 2027
June 5: Last day of Tots class for 2026/27 dance year
June 6, No classes, Recital
June 6: Recital
June 27: Last day of weekend classes for 2026/27 dance year, and last day of classes before mini summer break
June 28–July 9: Mini summer break
July 2027
July 1–5: North American Irish Dance Championships, Calgary
June 28–July 9: Mini summer break
July 12: Classes start again after mini summer break
August 2027
Aug. 2: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 19: Last day of classes for 2026/27 dance year
September 2027
Sept. 4 & 5: Fiddlehead Feis, Fredericton