West Haven Class Descriptions:
Jigs and Giggles (West Haven Only)
Children will have the opportunity to explore rhythm, coordination, movement, and music while building confidence and having fun. Classes will include simple Irish dance movements, dancing games, musical activities, and stories inspired by Irish traditions. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with their little dancers through light, supportive involvement-helping with activities, dancing together, and encouraging their child along the way. No previous dance experience is needed
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Jigging Juniors:
Once your child has graduated from our Jig and Giggles class, they will be ready for our Jigging Juniors class. Although we will still be working on rhythm and basic Irish dance movements, your dancer will enjoy learning actual Irish Jig dance steps and Irish Ceili (group dances). They will be able to participate in the Milford St Patrick’s Parade, as well as Memorial Day parade, and participate in a few performance opportunities throughout the year. Parents do not stay in this class but are welcome to join the adult class! The description for adult class is below.
Reel Jiggers:
Miss Kathy will tell you when it’s time to advance into this class. These dancers are working on the Reel while learning more advanced Jig steps. They will also learn more advanced Irish Ceili dances. At some point during this dance season, they will start hard shoe.
Advanced Jiggers:
Miss Kathy will tell you when it’s time to advance into this class. You must be able to dance the whole Hornpipe to show music. This class will work on Traditional set dances, as well as more advanced steps, foot work and hard shoe sounds. We will work on Ceili and set dances, as well as learning some of our wonderful Choreographies.
Adult Classes (18+):
Beginners Welcome! We always have a mixture of all levels of Irish dancers in this class. We do some step dancing, but mostly Ceili and Set dancing which are group dances. It is a fun environment, we dance, laugh, chat and have mid-week time to unwind.
