Dance class timetable 2024/25
Dance class times for our 2024/2025 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, 2024-2025
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | Saturdays, 9:30–10am | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Beginner | Saturdays, 10–11am | Tuesdays, 5:15–6pm | Studio 2 |
| Sundays, 1:30–2:45pm | Tuesdays, 5:15–6pm | Studio 2 | |
| Adv. Beginner 1 | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Adv. Beginner 2 | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Adv. Beginner Combined | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Mondays, 5:30–6:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Saturdays, 11am–12:15pm | N/A | Studio 2 | |
| Sundays, 1:30–2:45pm | N/A | Studio 2 | |
| Intermediate 1 | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 |
| Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Intermediate 2 | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Intermediate Combined | Saturdays, 12:15–1:45pm | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Sundays, 12–1:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 | |
| Advanced 1 | Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm | Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm | Studio 2 |
| Thursdays, 5:30–7pm | Thursdays, 5:30–7pm | Studio 2 | |
| Advanced 2 | Mondays, 5:30–7pm | Mondays, 5:30–7pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 5:30–7pm | Thursdays, 5:30–7pm | Studio 1 | |
| Advanced Combined | Saturdays, 11am–1pm | N/A | Studio 2 |
| Sundays, 1:30–3:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 | |
| Championship | Mondays, 7–9pm | Mondays, 7–9pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 7–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7–9:30pm | Studio 1 | |
| Saturdays, 1–3:30pm | N/A | Studio 1 | |
| Sundays, 9–11am* | N/A | Studio 1 |
*This class runs from 8-10am until the Oireachtas (Nov. 28-Dec.2). Following that event, the class returns to its 9am start.
ADULT DANCE CLASSES, 2024-2025
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Beginner/Intermediate | Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm | Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 7–8pm | Thursdays, 7–8pm | Studio 2 | |
| Adult Advanced | Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Studio 1 |
| Thursdays, 8–9:30pm | Thursdays, 8–9:30pm | Studio 2 | |
| Adult Combined | Saturdays, 9:30–11am | N/A | Studio 1 |
MAJORS PREP, 2024-2025
| Class | Fall only | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 8Hands | Sundays, 10–11am | Studio 1 |
| 4Hands | Sundays, 11am–12pm | Studio 1 |
FALL DANCE WORKSHOP, 2024-2025
| Class | Fall workshop (August 22–25) |
|---|---|
| Private lessons | TBC |
| Premiere | TBC |
| Advanced | TBC |
| Championship | TBC |
SPRING DANCE WORKSHOP, 2024-2025
| Class | Spring workshop (May 2–5) |
|---|---|
| Private lessons | TBC |
| Intermediate | TBC |
| Advanced | TBC |
| Championship | TBC |
Important Dates 2024/2025
June 2024
June 2: Recital (all classes)
June 2: No dance classes (recital)
June 8: Last days of Tots classes
June 9: Adult and Advanced Beginner classes running at normal times
June 11: Tuesday Adult classes merge for summer (6-7:30pm)
June 22: Last day of class before NAIDC break (except Championship)
June 27: Last day of Championship class before break
June 23–July 7: No classes, NAIDC
July 2024
June 23–July 7: No classes, NAIDC
July 1–4: NAIDC, Texas
July 8: Classes resume at adjusted times for summer
August 2024
Aug. 1: Last day of originally scheduled summer classes except for Advanced and Championship (though classes continue in August)
Aug. 5: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 8: Final day to return costumes
Aug. 22–25: Dance workshop with Ciara Callanan-Ryan (Advanced and Championship)
Aug. 29: Last day of summer classes
September 2024
Sept. 5: Classes begin at regular times for 2024/2025 dance year
Sept. 8: Oireachtas solo and teams prep classes begin weekly
Sept. 14: Sandra’s Irish Dance Shop visits RTIDA, 10am–1pm
Sept. 30: No classes, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 2024
Oct. 3–6: All Scotland Championships, Glasgow
Oct. 4: Grade exams
Oct 5–6, East Coast Feiseanna, Valley
Oct 5–6, No classes, East Coast Feis weekend
Oct. 12 & 13: classes run as normal
Oct. 14: Advanced 2 and Championship classes running, all other Monday classes cancelled, Thanksgiving
Oct. 17–20: Great Britain Championships, London
Oct. 26–30: Halloween costume days
Oct. 31: Advanced 2 and Championship classes running, all other Thursday classes cancelled, Halloween
November 2024
Nov. 3: Oireachtas dress rehearsal during prep class times
Nov. 10: Sandra’s Irish Dance Shop visits RTIDA, 1–3pm
Nov. 11: Advanced 2 and Championship classes running, all other Monday classes cancelled, Remembrance Day
Nov. 24: Last day of solo and teams prep classes
Nov. 28–Dec. 2: All Advanced 1 & 2 and Championship classes cancelled, Oireachtas
December 2024
Nov. 28–Dec. 2: All Advanced 1 & 2 and Championship classes cancelled, Oireachtas
Dec. 14: In-class party, last Saturday of regular classes before break
Dec. 15: In-class party, last Sunday of regular classes before break
Dec. 22: Feb. 16: All Irelands full round counts begin (50)+
January 2025
Jan. 4: Classes resume after break
Jan. 5–11: Tuition adjustment period
February 2025
Feb. 2: No classes, School Feis
Feb. 2: NEW DATE School Feis (all classes)
Feb. 15–17: No classes, Heritage Day
Feb. 16: Worlds full round counts begin (50)+
Feb. 16–22: All Ireland Championships, Killarney
March 2025
March 1–6: St. Patrick’s Day costume days
March 8–16: No classes, March break
March 10–14: March Break Camps
March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Parade TBC
March 17: Classes resume after March break
April 2025
April 13–20: World Irish Dance Championships, Dublin
April 19: classes run as normal
April 20: afternoon classes cancelled, Easter
April 21: classes run as normal
April 25: Grade Exams
April 26 & 27: ACIDC Feiseanna (all classes)
April 26–28: No classes, ACIDC
May 2025
May 8–12: Dance workshop with Ciara Callanan-Ryan (Intermediate 1 & 2, Advanced 1 & 2, and Championship)
May 4–10: Tuition adjustment period
May 4: NAIDC full round counts begin (50+)
May 17–19: No classes, Victoria Day
June 2025
June 7: Last day of Tots classes
June 8: Recital (all classes)
June 8: No dance classes (recital)
June 22: Last day of class before mini break (except Championship)
June 26: Last day of Championship class before break
June 23–July 6: No classes, NAIDC and mini break
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, and Intermediate 1 & 2
August 2025
Aug. 3: Feis Nova Scotia (TBC)
Aug. 4: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 7: Final day to return costumes
Aug 21: Last day of classes for 2024/2025 dance year