Milwaukee Irish Dance Classes
Due to COVID-19, our in studio class capacity in the studio is now six students per class. In accordance with the mandate from the Village of Shorewood, masks will be worn during class. All 'drop in' classes must be booked online prior to the start of class. We are sanitizing the studio before and after each class.
Prefer to dance on your own? Our studio is available for private use. We have made the space extremely affordable to provide a suitable workout space while encouraging social distancing. Studio space must be rented at least an hour and a half ahead of time.
Prefer to dance on your own? Our studio is available for private use. We have made the space extremely affordable to provide a suitable workout space while encouraging social distancing. Studio space must be rented at least an hour and a half ahead of time.
Please note, all ONLINE classes are recorded and connected to a Google Classroom. If you cannot make the class time in person, you can take it on your own.
Class Descriptions
Beginner Basics Irish Dance:
This class is 60 minutes and covers the VERY basics of Irish dance. If you have never tried an Irish dance class before, start here! Once you feel comfortable in the class content, you can move on to try Beginner Irish Dance.
This class is 60 minutes and covers the VERY basics of Irish dance. If you have never tried an Irish dance class before, start here! Once you feel comfortable in the class content, you can move on to try Beginner Irish Dance.
Beginner Irish Dance:
This class is 45 minutes and covers soft shoe dances. Class is suitable for students who have taken 'Beginner Basics', feel confident in 123s & 7s and are ready to move onto more material.
This class is 45 minutes and covers soft shoe dances. Class is suitable for students who have taken 'Beginner Basics', feel confident in 123s & 7s and are ready to move onto more material.
Intermediate Irish Dance:
This class is 45 minutes and covers both hard shoe and soft shoe technique depending on the day. Class is suitable for students who have a good foundation beyond the basics and are looking for more advanced material.
This class is 45 minutes and covers both hard shoe and soft shoe technique depending on the day. Class is suitable for students who have a good foundation beyond the basics and are looking for more advanced material.
Advanced Irish Dance:
This class is a half hour of soft shoe followed by a half hour of hard shoe. Each week we tackle a new step or part of a step, so no need to remember week to week. This class is geared towards dancers who want to keep up a higher level or Irish dancing and get in a great workout! This class is a hybrid of dancers online and in person.
This class is a half hour of soft shoe followed by a half hour of hard shoe. Each week we tackle a new step or part of a step, so no need to remember week to week. This class is geared towards dancers who want to keep up a higher level or Irish dancing and get in a great workout! This class is a hybrid of dancers online and in person.
Irish in Shape:
Irish in Shape is a 50 minute Irish dance inspired cardio fitness class. Think Zumba with an Irish flair. No dance experience required! If you cannot make the class or would prefer to take class online, join us on the live stream.
Irish in Shape is a 50 minute Irish dance inspired cardio fitness class. Think Zumba with an Irish flair. No dance experience required! If you cannot make the class or would prefer to take class online, join us on the live stream.
Show Skills:
This class explores arm movements, facials (under a mask), posture and show specific, fusion style choreography. Each class tackles a new show style combo!
This class explores arm movements, facials (under a mask), posture and show specific, fusion style choreography. Each class tackles a new show style combo!
Femme Show Skills:
Similar to Show Skills, this class explores arm movements, facials (under a mask), posture and show specific, fusion style choreography. This class focuses on feminine show stylings and is open to all genders interested in learning and improving this technique. Each class tackles a new femme show style combo!
Similar to Show Skills, this class explores arm movements, facials (under a mask), posture and show specific, fusion style choreography. This class focuses on feminine show stylings and is open to all genders interested in learning and improving this technique. Each class tackles a new femme show style combo!
Trad Set:
Each week we explore one of the 7 traditional set dances: St. Patrick's Day, Blackbird, Job of Journeywork, Jockey to the Fair, King of the Fairies, Garden of Daisies or Three Sea Captains.
Each week we explore one of the 7 traditional set dances: St. Patrick's Day, Blackbird, Job of Journeywork, Jockey to the Fair, King of the Fairies, Garden of Daisies or Three Sea Captains.
Yoga:
This is a relaxing candle light Yin class. Taught by certified Yoga Instructor and Irish dancer Jamy McClain.
This is a relaxing candle light Yin class. Taught by certified Yoga Instructor and Irish dancer Jamy McClain.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons are available for $50 per hour online with Mary Youssi, TCRG or in person with Elyse Transon, TCRG. Contact us to schedule a time.
Private lessons are available for $50 per hour online with Mary Youssi, TCRG or in person with Elyse Transon, TCRG. Contact us to schedule a time.