Beginners Corner

• Welcome to Irish Dance!  As a new dance parent, we are sure you have a lot of questions. Hopefully we can answer them here for you.

Class Attire

• Since it is important in Irish Dance to have the correct posture — the teachers have to be able to see a dancer’s arms, legs, knees etc. Proper attire for class is a short sleeve tee shirt, shorts, socks and soft dance shoes. Hair must be tied back from the face. We have bathrooms for the children to change. Just have them keep a pair of shorts in their dancing bag and change when they get here. Dancers arriving in jeans etc — will not be able to dance — they will be asked to sit and watch the class. In a few weeks, we will be ordering shoes or hopefully the salesman will come to the studio for fittings. We also have a used shoe bin — please check that out first.
• Classes start the first week of school in September. Most dancers will meet once a week in the beginning. If you miss a class — it is your responsibility to attend a make up class. There is no discount on tuition for missed classes. If your child is sick — please do not send them to class.
• Dance Studio Etiquette (click here)

Class Cancellations

• In the event of inclement weather, class cancellations will be announced on this website. We will also post closings on the answering machine at the studio (518) 273-4491. Cancelled classes will be made up when the schedule allows.

Costumes

• Class costumes are rented on a yearly basis.  The new dancers won’t need them until the Recital. More on that to follow.

Monthly Newsletters

• Monthly newsletters, special notices, etc will be emailed to you. Please make sure you have the correct email on file. Please let us know if your email changes.

Tuition

• Tuition is due quarterly by the dates specified.  A $5.00 late fee applies after that.
• 1st payment due first week of classes (include the registration fee)
• October 15, January 14, April
• Please keep current.  Tickets for recital will not be sold with an outstanding balance.  We can arrange for anyone who wishes to pay annually.