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Druid Academy of Irish Dance offers classes aimed at producing world class Irish dancers in a supportive and fun environment, using traditional Ulster style training methods coupled with new and original techniques and exercises designed and taught by

Glenn Simpson TCRG, ADCRG.

 

 

Locations

PSB Studio, 2351 Kingston Road,

Scarborough, M1N 1V1

 

Sacre Coeur Church Hall,

381 Sherbourne St. M5A 2K3.

 

Classes Available

Beginner, Novice and Advanced competition

 

Classes Available

Beginner and Adult Ceili

Starting Tuesday January 31st 2012

 

Class Information

Beginner
Adv. Beg / Novice
Prizewinner/Championship
Adult Ceili

 

Students from age 4 and older are given warm up + basic technique exercises, with basic foundation steps using soft shoes and are expected to attend 1 class per week

 

 

Students who have attended class for more than 1 year are given the next level steps + techniques and learn both soft and hard shoe dances and are expected to attend at least 2 classes per week

 

Students are trained in all aspects of competitive Irish Dance, attend regular competitions and are encouraged to attend 3 classes per week, commit to regular home practise and participate in dance-outs and performances.

Students from 18+ learn warm up and basic foundation steps and dance in groups of 4 + 8 learning traditional ceili dances from "An Rince Foirne". Perfect for total beginners of all ages to have a fun cardio workout.

 

Class Timetable

Day
Location
Beginner
Adv. Beg./Novice
P/winner,P.C,O.C
Adult Ceili
Monday
PSB studio
/
6:00 - 7:30
6:30 - 9:30
/
Tuesday
Sacre Coeur Hall
6:00 - 7:00
/
/
7:00 - 9:00
Wednesday
PSB studio
6:00 - 7:00
6:00 - 7:30
6:30 - 9:30
/
Sunday
PSB studio
1:00 - 2:00
2:00 - 3:30
2:00 - 5:00
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Beginners Welcome

 

At Druid Academy there is an open registration policy meaning that beginners can start any time of the year.

For more information on the new downtown location and the Adult ceili classes please contact me directly.

Contact

 

 

Registration + Fee's

Annual Registration fee $35 is due at the start of the Fall semester.

Annual Class fee's are due at the start of Fall semester, payable by post dated cheques.

Students can purchase Druid Academy tee-shirts, to be worn in Class.

 

 

Irish Dance Competition

Students will be given intensive expert training, world class choreography and competition guidance. A high level of commitment to classes, home practise routine and physical fitness is expected.

Parents and Students will be given the option of whether or not they wish to enter Irish Dance Competition, known as a Feis.

 

For more information on registration please

Contact us

Glenn Simpson TCRG, ADCRG.

I.D.T.A.C. Feis Liaison

is a registered Teacher T.C.R.G. and Adjudicator A.D.C.R.G. with The Irish Dance Comission CLRG, Dublin Ireland, The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America IDTANA, and The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Canada IDTAC.

 

 

Volunteer Positions

Parents are encouraged to help out when needed if they have a little extra time to volunteer.

Current Volunteers Position
Geraldine Wagner Registrar
Rachael Rendine Treasurer
Cathy Hogg catherinehogg@sympatico.ca Fundraising/ Danceouts
Colleen Lemmens Fundraising

 

Links

www.irishdancecanada.com

www.clrg.ie

www.idtana.org