Beginners 

Ages 5 & Up

Our Beginner- Intro to Irish Dance classes are based on the dancers age. “Little Tots” for ages 3-4, Beginner ages 5 & Up, and Adult Beginners. Click HERE for Little Tots Class information.

Beginner Class is a 45 minute fun, lively class for our older beginners. Students can either take 1 class weekly or 2 classes weekly. The basic soft shoe steps of the Reel, Light Jig, Single Jig and Slip Jig are taught, as are Irish skips, over, & side steps. Students learn solo and group routines and can participate in performances and compete in traditional Irish dance competitions!

Beginner Schedule: (Choose One or Two Classes per Week!)

• Monday: 4:15pm - 5:00pm

• Wednesday: 4:15pm - 5:00pm

• Saturday: 9:00am - 9:45am

Adult Beginner: Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am - More info on all of our Adult Classes HERE.

Advanced Class Schedule

Interested in more Advanced Irish Dance classes? Advanced Beginner - Champions can e-mail us at info@burkeconnolly.com for details!

Here’s What Your Peers Say:

"Burke Connolly is an amazing place!" - Sarah Canavan

"She loves the dance instructors and has learned so much." - Cassie Lassiter

"Fantastic teachers and superb instruction!" - Christina Fisher

Tuition

New Student Registration: $50
Returning Student Annual Registration: $25 (yearly in the Fall)

Beginner tuition:

1 Class Weekly:
Fall: $425 (August - December; 17 weeks)                                    Fall Mini Session: (October - December) $300 - 1 Installment only.

Winter: $300 (January - March; 12 weeks)
Spring: $300 (April - June; 12 weeks)

2 Classes Weekly:
Fall: $750 (August - December; 17 weeks)                                    Fall Mini Session: (October - December) $490 - 1 Installment only.

Winter: $525 (January - March; 12 weeks)
Spring: $525 (April - June; 12 weeks)

Family Discounts: 10% off for families with more than 1 student enrolled. 

*Payment plans are available.  Please email info@burkeconnolly.com for details. Fall Mini Session is 1 Installment only.

What Do You Get When You Register Your Child?

When You Register for Classes, You Receive:

• A FREE Burke Connolly "Reels & Jigs" T-Shirt!

• Option of ONE or TWO 45 minutes classes a week

• Access to our Confidential Student Only Page with Private Practice Videos, Skills Lists

• How-To Guides for Parents AND Students

• Carpool Connection - We connect you with families in your zip code to make getting to and from class a breeze!

• Parent Education Emails so you feel confident in the new world of Irish Dance!

• “My Skills & My Steps” worksheet with Level-Specific Skills your child will be learning

• Progress Reports each session that show your child’s advancement and areas that need a wee bit more practice ;)

• Dozens of Exciting Performance Opportunities!

• Instant Access to "What’s in My Irish Dance Bag? A new dancer’s guide to what to bring & wear to an Irish dance class".