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2026-2027 Schedule

Duffy Academy's Dance Year is September 8th 2026 - June 13th 2027.  
Classes are held at the Duffy Academy Theatre Suite Studio - 47 East St., Hadley, MA 
*BELOW: September Step-Up BONUS Schedule, Regular Schedule, & Class Descriptions!!*

September
Step-Up Schedule

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  • Offering 3 weeks of intensives, beginning September 8th!

  • Fast-tracking our dancers into top form to kick-start the dance year!​

  • Dancers encouraged to take all 3 weeks of intensives ($500+ Value)!

  • Partial attendance is permitted.

  • Most beneficial to attend full week for rapid muscle training & material retention. 

  • FREE for enrolled students. $100/week (2 Hr partial/day) for unenrolled attendees. 

  • ALL dancers are encouraged to start at 5PM & continue through their dance level.

Regular
Dance Year Schedule

Dancers begin the regular dance schedule September 29th. 

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Our Classes

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Tuesday & Thursday

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(Ages 4-6) New & Returning Students

Learn proper Irish dance movement & stance.  Rhythm exercises & games incorporated to introduce timing & beginning steps. 

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*Age 3 permitted if dancer shows readiness, & most importantly confidence, to ensure a happy dance experience.

Wee Ones

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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

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​(Ages 5+) New & Returning Students

Learn soft shoe techniques and steps. Strengthen rhythm & form to work towards achieving hard shoe material. 

Youth 1

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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

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​(Ages 7+) Returning Students

Previous experience. Proficient & confident in core Irish dance structure & soft shoe material. Beginning &/or strengthening hard shoe material.

Youth 2

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Wednesday

 

​(Ages 7+) Returning Students

Previous experience. Proficient & confident in core Irish dance structure & material of both soft & hard shoe. First year of joining Youth 3.

Youth 3: 1st Year

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Tuesday & Thursday

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(Ages 7+) Returning Students

Previous experience. Proficient & confident in core Irish dance structure & material of both soft & hard shoe.

 

Learning more complex choreography & set dance material.

Youth 3

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Tuesday

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(Ages 10+) Instructor Approval Required

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

Team Master Class

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Thursday

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(Ages 10+) Instructor Approval Required

Students selected for Team who honour the commitment to their teammates & excellence in their material. Those selected will attend this practice & look forward to other Team opportunities.

*Selected from summer Team Tryouts after accepting & signing the Team Contract.

Youth Team

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Wednesday​

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(Ages 21+) New & Returning Students

Open level ceili & choreo class for adults want to learn Irish dance, gain foundation/core work and like a great cardio workout. Connect with other terrific steppin adults. 

Adult Open Ceili & Choreo

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Wednesday

 

(Ages 21+) Instructor Approval Required

Adult students selected for Team who honour the commitment to their teammates & excellence in their material. Those selected will attend this practice & look forward to other Team opportunities.

Adult Team + Open

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