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2022-2023 Class Schedule

4:00-4:30

Wee Ones (Ages 4-7)

Students will learn proper Irish dance movement and stance.  We incorporate rhythm exercises and games and introduce timing and beginning steps.  Age 3 may be available upon meet and greet. This is to ensure students readiness and most importantly confidence through a happy dance experience.

4:30-5:15

Youth 1 - Beginner (Ages 7+) 

First year students or returning students training in soft shoe and working towards hard shoe material.


5:15-6:00

Youth 2 - Advanced Beginner/Beginning Novice (Ages 7+)

Returning students with previous experience who are confident and proficient in core Irish dance structure, soft shoe material and are beginning/enriching their hard shoe material.  

6:00-6:45

Youth 3 - Novice/Intermediate (Ages 7+)

Returning students who are proficient in hard shoe and soft shoe material. 

6:45-7:45

Master Class - Instructor Approval Required (Ages 7+)

Returning students proficient in advanced hard shoe and soft shoe material. 

7:45-8:45

Adults - Open/Beginner Level (Ages 21+)

Adult class for those just starting in Irish dance or wanting further foundation work.

Fall Semester is September after Labor Day - January 31st.  Spring Semester is February 1st - June 21st.  All classes are held at the Duffy Academy Studio - 47 East St., Hadley, MA 

Tuesday

Youth & Adult Classes

Wednesday

Youth & Adult Classes

4:00-4:45

Youth 3 1st YEAR- Novice/Intermediate (Ages 7+)

Returning students who are proficient in hard shoe and soft shoe material. 


4:45-5:30

Youth 2 - Advanced Beginner/Beginning Novice (Ages 7+)

Returning students with previous experience who are confident and proficient in core Irish dance structure, soft shoe material and are beginning/enriching their hard shoe material.  

5:30-6:00

Wee Ones (Ages 4-7) 

Students will learn proper Irish dance movement and stance.  We incorporate rhythm exercises and games and introduce timing and beginning steps. Age 3 may be available upon meet and greet. This is to ensure students readiness and most importantly confidence through a happy dance experience.

6:00-6:45

Youth 1 - Beginner (Ages 7+) 

First year students or returning students training in soft shoe and working towards hard shoe material.

6:45-7:45

Adults - Advanced Beginner/Beginning Novice Level (Ages 21+)

Adult class for those who have some previous experience in Irish dance. Dancers will perform both soft and hard shoe material.  

7:45-8:45

Adult Team Class - Instructor Approval Required (Ages 21+)

Returning adult students proficient in advanced hard shoe and soft shoe material. 

Thursday

Youth & Adult Classes

4:00-4:30

Wee Ones (Ages 4-7) 

Students will learn proper Irish dance movement and stance.  We incorporate rhythm exercises and games and introduce timing and beginning steps. Age 3 may be available upon meet and greet. This is to ensure students readiness and most importantly confidence through a happy dance experience.


4:30-5:15

Youth 1 - Beginner (Ages 7+) 

First year students or returning students training in soft shoe and working towards hard shoe material.

 

5:15-6:00

Youth 2 - Advanced Beginner/Beginning Novice (Ages 7+)

Returning students with previous experience who are confident and proficient in core Irish dance structure, soft shoe material and are beginning/enriching their hard shoe material.  

6:00-6:45

Youth 3 - Novice/Intermediate (Ages 7+)

Returning students who are proficient in hard shoe and soft shoe material. 

6:45-8:15

Duffy Youth Team 

Students selected for Team during try outs will attend this practice and will look forward to other Team opportunities.  

Ph: 413.4Duffy.1
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