CLASS TIMETABLES 2023/2024
The following information is for the 2023/2024 dance year. To view information for 2022/2023, please download the 2022/2023 SCHEDULE & DATES. Classes run at their regularly scheduled time September–June and at adjusted times July-August.
Children's & Competitive, 2023-2024
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | Saturdays, 9–9:30am | N/A | Becky, Emma, Quinn |
| Beginner | Mondays, 5:15–6pm | Mondays, 5:15–6pm | Becky, Blaire |
| Saturdays, 9:30–10:15am | N/A | Becky, Emma, Quinn | |
| Advanced Beginner | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm | Charlotte, Emma, Laura, Quinn |
| Saturdays, 10:15–11:15am | N/A | Becky, Emma, Quinn | |
| Intermediate | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm | Charlotte, Emma, Laura, Quinn |
| Saturdays, 11:15am–12:15pm | N/A | Blaire, Becky, Emma, Quinn | |
| Advanced | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Mondays, 6–7:30pm | Becky, Blaire, Connor, Stephanie |
| Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Thursdays, 6–7:30pm | Aislin, Brooke, Laura, Stephanie | |
| Saturdays, 3:15–4:45pm | N/A | Abby, Aislin, Blaire, Laura | |
| Championship | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm | Becky, Connor, Stephanie |
| Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm | Brooke, Connor, Laura, Stephanie | |
| Saturdays, 12:15–2:15pm | N/A | Becky, Connor, Laura |
Adult, 2023-2024
| Class | September–June schedule | July–August schedule | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Beginner & Intermediate | Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm | Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm | Abby, Becky, Connor |
| Saturdays, 2:15–3:15pm | N/A | Abby, Connor, Laura | |
| Adult Advanced | Tuesdays, 7:30–9pm | Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm | Abby, Becky, Connor |
| Saturdays, 2:15–3:15pm | N/A | Abby, Connor, Laura | |
| Adult Advanced: teams add-on | Tuesdays, 7–7:30pm | N/A | Abby, Becky, Connor |
Majors prep, 2023-2024
| Class | August 9–October 22 schedule | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Solos | Sundays, 9–11am (starts September 17) | Becky, Laura, Stephanie |
| Premiere | Sundays, 12–1:30pm (starts September 17) | Becky, Laura, Stephanie |
| 8Hands | Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm (August only) | Becky, Laura |
| Sundays, 8–9am (September & October) | Becky, Laura, Stephanie | |
| 4Hands | Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm (August only) | Becky, Laura |
| Sundays, 11am–12pm (September & October) | Becky, Laura, Stephanie |
Mental performance workshops, 2023-2024
| Class | 2023/2024 schedule |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | October 14, February TBC, May TBC (held during regular Saturday class times) |
| Advanced | September 16, February TBC, May TBC (held during regular Saturday class times) |
| Championship | September 16, February TBC, May TBC (held during regular Saturday class times) |
Fall dance workshops, 2023-2024
| Class | Fall workshop (September 7–10) |
|---|---|
| Private lessons | Friday, 9am–3pm; Saturday, 9am–12pm |
| Premiere | Sunday, 8–9:30am |
| Advanced | Thursday, 6–7:30pm; Friday, 3–5pm; Saturday, 12–2pm; Sunday, 9:30–11:30am |
| Championship | Thursday, 7:30–9:30pm; Friday, 5–9:30pm; Saturday, 2–6:30pm; Sunday 12–3pm |
Spring dance workshops, 2023-2024
| Class | Spring workshop (May 3–6) |
|---|---|
| Private lessons | Friday, 9am–3pm |
| Intermediate | Saturday 11:15am–1:15pm; Sunday, 8:30–10am |
| Advanced | Thursday, 6–7:30pm; Friday, 3–5pm; Saturday, 1:45–3:45pm; Sunday, 10am–12pm |
| Championship | Thursday, 7:30–9:30pm; Friday, 5–9:30pm; Saturday, 3:45–8:15pm; Sunday 12–3pm |
Important Dates 2023/2024
July 2023
June 25–July 9: No classes, NAIDC
July 10: Classes resume at adjusted times for summer
July 24 & 26: Feedback report day
August 2023
Aug. 3: Last day of classes except for Advanced and Championship
Aug. 6: Feis Nova Scotia (all classes)
Aug. 7: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 9: Teams practices begin (time TBC)
Aug. 10: Final day to return costumes
Aug. 28: Oireachtas full round counts begin (50)+
Aug. 31: Last day of class for Advanced and Championship
September 2023
Sept. 6: Final Wednesday teams class at adjusted times (4Hand 5:30–7, 8Hand 7–8pm)
Sept. 7–10: Workshop weekend with Irish coach for Advanced, Championship
Sept. 9: No classes, workshop for Advanced and Championship
Sept. 11: Classes begin at regular times
Sept. 16: Mental performance coach workshop for Advanced and Championship
Sept. 17: Majors prep (solos and teams) begins weekly
Sept. 23: Mental performance workshop Intermediate, Advanced, Championship
Sept. 28: Oireachtas circuits begin
Sept. 30: No classes, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 2023
Oct. 1: September practice points due by email
Oct. 1: classes run as normal
Oct. 5–8: All Scotland Championships, Glasgow
Oct. 7: Regular class for Tots through Intermediate. No regular Champ, Adult or Advanced, majors prep running instead (Solo 12:15–2:15pm, 8Hand 2:15–3:15pm, 4Hand 3:15–4:15pm, Premiere 4:15–5:45pm)
Oct. 8: No majors prep (solos and teams), lessons occurring Saturday instead
Oct. 9: No Beginner class, Advanced and Championship run as usual
Oct. 9: Feedback report week
Oct. 14: Sandra’s Irish Dance Shop at studio, 9-12
Oct. 14: Mental performance coach workshop for Intermediate
Oct. 15: Oireachtas dress rehearsals during majors prep classes
Oct. 21: Halloween costume day
Oct. 20–22: Great Britain Championships, London
Oct. 26–31: No classes, Oireachtas
November 2023
Nov. 1: October practice points due by email
Nov. 2–4: No classes for Championship, post-Oireachtas
Nov. 11: No classes, Remembrance Day
Nov. 13–18 : Class picture day, blue RTIDA shirts
Nov. 27: Feedback report week
December 2023
Dec. 1: November practice points due by email
Dec. 16: In-class party, last day of regular classes before break
January 2024
Jan. 1: December practice points due by email
Jan. 4: Classes resume after break
Jan. 4–10: Tuition adjustment period
Jan. 22: Feedback report week
Jan. 29: Worlds full round counts begin (50)+
February 2024
Date TBC: Mental performance workshop Intermediate, Advanced, Championship
Feb. 1: January practice points due by email
Feb. 11: School Feis (all classes)
Feb. 11–18: All Ireland Championships, Killarney
Feb. 17–19: No classes, Heritage Day
Feb. 26: Worlds circuits begin
March 2024
Mach 1: February practice points due by email
March 2–6: St. Patrick’s Day costume days
March 4: Feedback report week
March 10 OR 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade (date TBC)
March 9–16: No classes, March break
March 18: Classes resume after March break
March 24–31: World Irish Dance Championships, Glasgow
March 30: classes run as normal
March 31–April 1: No classes, Easter
April 2024
April 1: March practice points due by email
April 1: No classes, Easter
April 26: Grade Exams
April 27 & 28: ACIDC Feiseanna (all classes)
April 27–30: No classes, ACIDC
May 2024
Date TBC: Mental performance workshop Intermediate, Advanced, Championship
May 1: April practice points due by email
May 1–7: Tuition adjustment period
May 3–6: Workshop weekend with Irish coach for Intermediate, Advanced, Championship
May 4: No adult class
May 6: Feedback report week
May 11: NAIDC full round counts begin (50+)
May 18–20: No classes, Victoria Day
May 27: NAIDC circuits begin
June 2024
June: May practice points due by email
June 8: Last day of Tots class
June 9: Recital (all classes)
June 11: 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 summer classes except for Advanced and Championship
Aug. 2: Grade Exams (TBC)
Aug. 3: Fundy Feis (all classes)
Aug. 5: No classes, Natal Day
Aug. 7: Addtional Championship class begins on Wednesdays
Aug. 7: Weekly teams rehearsals for ECRO begin on Wednesdays
Aug. 8: Final day to return costumes
Aug. 29: Last day of summer classes for Advanced and Championship