Dance class timetable 2025/26
Dance class times for our 2025/26 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, 2025/26
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | Saturdays, 9:30–10am | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Beginner | Saturdays, 10–10:45am | Wednesdays, 5:15–6pm | Studio 2 |
| Sundays, 1:30–2:15pm | Wednesdays, 5:15–6pm | 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, 10:45am–12pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Sundays, 2:15–3:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 2 | |
| Intermediate | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | 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 | |
| Sundays Sept. to Dec. | Sundays, 1:30–3pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| Sundays Jan. to June | Sundays, 11am-12:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| 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, 10:30am–12:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Sundays Sept. to Dec. | Sundays, 1:30–3pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| Sundays Jan. to June | Sundays, 12:30–2:30pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| Championship | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Thursdays, 5:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 12:30–3pm | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 | |
| Sundays Sept. to Dec. | Sundays, 8–10am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
| Sundays Jan. to June | Sundays, 9–11am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
ADULT DANCE CLASSES, 2025/26
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30pm | Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am | N/A, select weeknight class instead | Studio 1 |
Oireachtas PREP, 2025/26
| Class | Fall only | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 8Hands | Sundays, 10–11am | Studio 1 |
| 6Hands | Sundays, 12–1pm | Studio 1 |
| 4Hands | Sundays, 11am–12pm | Studios 1 & 2 |
| Adult teams | Tuesdays, 8:30–9:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Non-champ prep | Sundays, 8:30–10am | Studio 2 |
DANCE WORKSHOPS, 2025/26
Twice annually, we host our workshop coach, Ciara Callanan-Ryan 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 20–24, 2025. Exact class times have been communicated directly by email.
Spring workshop
This workshop is for dancers in Intermediate, Advanced and Championship.
April 9–12, 2026 (tentative). Exact class times will be communicated directly by email.
Important Dates 2025/26
July 2025
June 23–July 6: No classes, NAIDC and mini break
July 3–8: NAIDC, Washington DC
July 7: Classes resume at adjusted times for summer
July 31: Last day of classes for Beginner, Advanced Beginner 1 & 2
August 2025
Aug. 3: Feis Nova Scotia (TBC)
Aug. 4: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 7: Final day to return costumes
Aug. 20–24: Fall 2025/26 workshop for Advanced and Championship
Aug 21: Last day of classes for 2024/2025 dance year
September 2025
Sept. 6: First day of classes
Sept. 7: Oireachtas teams rehearsals start
Sept. 30: No classes, Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 2025
Oct. 4 & 5: East Coast Feis (Valley, NS)
Oct. 4 & 5: No classes, East Coast Feis
Oct. 11: All classes running as normal
Oct. 12: Champ and Teams classes running, all other classes cancelled, Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct. 13: Champ and Advanced classes running, all other classes cancelled, Thanksgiving Monday
Oct. 18: Oireachtas full round counts start
Oct. 24 & 25: Halloween dress-up days
November 2025
Nov. 2: Oireachtas dress rehearsal
Nov. 11: Champ classes running, all other classes cancelled, Remembrance Day
Nov. 23: Last day of Teams and Oireachtas prep classes
Nov. 27–30: No classes for Champ, Advanced or Adults, all other classes running as normal, Oireachtas
December 2025
Dec. 1: No classes for Champ, Advanced or Adults, all other classes running as normal, Oireachtas recovery
Dec. 14: Last day of classes before holiday break
January 2026
Jan. 5: First day of classes after holiday break
Jan. 5: All Ireland’s full rounds count starts
Jan. 18: School Feis (all classes)
Jan. 18: No classes, School Feis
Jan. 29–Feb. 1: Canadian Nationals, Calgary
February 2026
Jan. 29–Feb. 1: Canadian Nationals, Calgary
Feb. 14–16: No classes, Heritage Day
Feb. 17: World’s full round counts start
Feb. 15–21: All Irelands, Killarney
March 2026
March 7–12: SPD dress-up days
March 14–22: No classes, March Break
March 16–20: March Break Camp
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day (performances taking place for the week surrounding March 17)
March 29–April 5: World Irish Dance Championships, Schaumburg, IL (dates TBC)
April 2026
March 29–April 5: World Irish Dance Championships, Schaumburg, IL (dates TBC)
April 4: All classes running as normal
April 5: No classes, Easter Sunday
April 6: Champ and Advanced classes running as normal, all other classes cancelled, Easter Monday
April 9–12: Spring workshop for Intermediate, Advanced and Championship
April 24–28: No classes, ACIDC
May 2026
May 16–18: No classes, Victoria Day
June 2026
June 7: Recital (all classes)
June 7: No classes, Recital
June 6: Last day of Tots classes for 2025/26
June 21: Last day of classes before mini-break (excluding Champs) and last weekend classes of 2025/26
June 25: Last day of Champ classes before mini-break
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