Lots of Stuff for August!

This summer has gone to the dogs...So look out, we are in full swing again! It's been a long and boring summer without dance classes to look forward too, so I'm very excited about workshops. Here is the information, email us for details and registration information!

Cost for each workshop is $20/dancer, or $30/family (for two dancers)

Payable in cash or check (written to Rince Na Sidhe) on the day of workshop

Sunday, August 3^rd 2008

1PM-3PM Beginner Workshop; Basic Steps and Technique

This is for children from the ages of 4-15 who are BRAND NEW to Irish Dance and have never attended classes before.

-Please arrive wearing appropriate dance attire (no baggy shirts or pants) and footwear such as ballet slippers or Irish Ghillies is helpful but not required. --------Dancers without footwear will dance in socks, but they WILL get dirty, so make sure that they are wearing an old pair!

-All workshops involve games and prizes, so be prepared to have fun!!!

3:30PM-6PM Experienced Workshop; Softshoe Steps and Technique

This is appropriate for dancers from the ages of 5-17 who have had at LEAST one year of Irish Dance experience.

-You MUST wear dance attire (no jeans, capri’s, baggy t-shirts, long skirts) and Irish Dance shoes

-We will review material from last year to refresh before fall classes, and add some new material for practice before lessons start in September

-We will still have games and prizes, so get ready!!!

Sunday, August 10^th 2008

2PM-4:30PM Ceili Workshop; Group Dances

This is appropriate for anyone who has had at least one year of dance experience, not limited to Irish Dance experience, or who has attended any Ceili workshop in the past.

-Those who have Irish Dance shoes will be expected to wear them, those who do not should bring sneakers that lace and will allow them to dance without fear of tripping

Sunday, August 24^th 2008

2PM-4:30PM Hardshoe Workshop; All levels

This is appropriate for any dancers who have had at least one year of Irish Dance experience.

-Those who currently own hardshoes will be expected to wear them during the workshop. Those who do not and will register for fall classes are strongly encouraged to purchase hardhoes before this workshop date. Tap shoes or jazz sneakers will be acceptable, and dancers without shoes will be expected to dance in sneakers or socks.

-This is a GREAT intro to hardshoe, and will also focus heavily on technique for those who have hardshoe experience

See you soon!