Adult dance classes

Adult

• Tuesdays 7–8:30pm, Studio 2
• Saturdays 9:30–11am, Studio 2 (note, no weekend classes in July/August, dancers auto-enroll for Tuesdays in July and August)

Drinks & Dance

• Sept. 25, 6:30–8:30pm, Studio 1
• Jan. 22, 6:30–8:30pm, Studio 1
• April 16, 6:30–8:30pm, Studio 1
• June 18, 6:30–8:30pm, Studio 1

Dancers can register for one or two classes in a week. Discounts are available for taking multiple classes.

Dancers in Adult classes are welcome to participate in feiseanna and grade exams as desired. Dancers are encouraged to participate in local feiseanna. These are generally held in January/February (school feis), April (ACIDC), August (Feis Nova Scotia) and October (East Coast Feis). Dancers in Adult classes are also encouraged to participate in grade exams.

Dancers in Adult classes are encouraged to perform in the end of year recital in June and may be called upon for additional performances throughout the dance year. Adult dancers are also encouraged to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade each March.

Dance class dress code:

• If desired, poodle socks for women (can be purchased through Rising Tide), dark socks for men
• Long hair all the way back in ponytail, bun or braid
• Clothes appropriate and specific for exercise and recreation
  • OK: Tshirt or tank top with minimal design (eg. Rising Tide school shirts)
  • OK: Shorts, skorts or leggings that are made for exercise
  • Not OK: Dresses, jeans, cargo shorts, long sleeve shirts, sweaters, non-athletic clothing

Dance class equipment list:

• Full water bottle
• Small notebook and pen/pencil
• Sneakers if desired
• Irish dance soft shoes (women)/boys reel shoes (men) and hard shoes OR black, cloth dance slippers for those in Beginner/Intermediate. Those dancers may also wear sneakers or go barefoot as desired.
• Sneakers or soft shoes and socks should already be on before class time begins