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
or ONLINE!
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.