O’Hare School of Irish Dance
Summer Classes 2015, 6-week session
June 15th – July 30th
No Classes week of June 29th (6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2)
Class Levels and Descriptions
New Introductory
Novice I and II
Any Student NEW to Irish Dance
(Children ages 4ys and up)
Dancers with 3-5 years experience
(Novice I and II in Sept 2014)
Introductory, Pre Beginner
Open-PP-PC
Dancers with 9mnths – 2 yrs experience
(Intro and Pre Beginner in 2014)
Dancers with at least 4 yrs of class experience
(Open/PP/PC in fall of 2014)
Beginner I and II
National Qualifiers
Dancers with 2-3 years experience
(Beginner I and II Sept 2013)
All Championship dancers and those qualified for solos at
the 2015 National’s in Providence, RI.
Ceili Workshops
Returning Adults
Open to dancers with a min of 9 months
Irish dance experience. Intro dancers need
Teacher approval
Adult dancers that have taken a minimum of 2 years Irish dance.
Previous ID is required: including basic reels, Jigs and Traditional Hard Shoe
Class offered at AA studio Only.
PLYMOUTH STUDIO
MONDAY
1:30
Open-PP-PC
3:00
Intro – Pre Beginner
4:00
Beginner I and II
5:00
NEW INTRODUCTORY
6:00
National Qualifiers
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
2:00
National Qualifiers
11:00
Intro-Pre Beginner
4:00
Novice I and II
12:00
NEW INTRODUCTORY
5:00
Open-PP-PC
1:00
Beginner I and II
2:00
Novice I &II, Open /PP
3:00
National Qualifiers in June (2 wks)
Prelim-Champ in July (4 wks)
ANN ARBOR STUDIO
TUESDAY
4:00
NEW INTRODUCTORY
5:00
Intro, Pre Beginner, Beginner
6:00
Beginner II, Novice I and II
7:00
Returning Adults
General Class Information
 Summer 2015 Classes are a continuation of the 2014-15 dance year/schedule.
Class levels are the same for returning dancers and DO NOT change until the Fall.
New dancers must enroll in New Intro classes.
 New Intro-Novice classes are approx: 50-55 minutes, depending on enrollment.
Open-PP-PC classes are approx: 1½ hours and Nat Q’s are approx. 2 hours
“O” Qualifiers/PC/OC dancers are required to sign up for a minimum of 9 classes.
 New Dancers…
NEW dancers register for a minimum of 6 summer classes in the NEW INTRO CLASS.
New dancers take the same class each week, (day and time). If you need to miss a class due to
vacation, you may double up in a different week if needed.
NEW INTRO class minimum is 6, max is 12.
Class Attire is athletic clothing: Shorts, T-Shirt/Tank and socks. Long hair pulled back.
NEW dancers do not need to purchase shoes.
If you are a new family to the school, a studio waiver must be signed prior to the first class.
 Returning Dancers…
Dancers sign up for their current level and may take as many classes as they pay for.
These classes can be taken any day/time the level is offered throughout the 6 week session and at
either dance studio location. This means you can double or triple up some weeks and miss others.
It’s a punch card system without the punch card. Attendance is taken in each class. Additional
classes may be bought if/when your pre-paid classes run out. (in increments of 3). Please note
preferred day and time on form (the day and time which you will attend most frequently)
Class Fees
 Classes are offered on a flex schedule. Class fees are based on the number of classes you plan to
attend. A dancer may sign up for a minimum of 6 summer classes and a maximum of 18. These
classes can be taken at any time throughout the summer session. Dance levels with small
enrollment may cause us to cancel a class offering.
6 Classes
9 Classes
12 Classes
$85
$125
$165
15 Classes
18 Classes
Family Max
$190
$215
$400
 Tuition must be paid in full with registration. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED. Due date is May 26th, 2015.
Late Registration will be accepted thru June 5th IF class space is available. Late Fee is $15/family.
Payment is by Cash or Check Only. Returned check fee $25.00. All classes must be taken during the
summer ’15 session and DO NOT carry over to the fall. Refunds/credits are not offered for unfilled
paid classes. All unpaid fall/winter balances must be paid in full prior to summer class registration.
 Ceili classes and workshops are set up and paid for separate from solo classes.
Ceili Classes
The Plymouth Studio will offer 8-Hand Competition Ceili classes. These classes are designed to prepare
those interested in competition 8-hand ceili. Ceili classes are set up according to age, not dance level and
are open to anyone with a minimum of 9 months ID experience. Introductory dancers should have teacher
recommendation.
 ALL competitive ceili classes are 1 ½ hours long and the fee is $15/dancer/workshop.
Max tuition for competitive ceili classes is $30/dancer and $75/family
 Ceili workshop fees are in addition to regular class fees.
 A minimum of 8 dancers is required for each ceili workshop
 Refunds will ONLY be issued if a workshop is cancelled due to small enrollment.
 Enrollment for each workshop will remain open until 1 week prior to the workshop date.
Updates are emailed/posted in reference to enrollment/classes running/cancelations.
 Team Age groups are Under 8, 10, 12, 15 and over 15yrs. Class age groups are 6-9, 10-12, 13 and up
Competition Ceili Class Schedule will be posted separately once dates and times are confirmed.
Please check the studio web site for updates
 Auditions for Oireachtas 2015 teams will be Thursday, July 23rd starting at 5pm, by age group.
 All chosen team members must attend Ceili camp week of August 10th
 Ceili Competition Details:
Competition Date:
Competition Location:
Oireachtas 2015, November 27-29, 2015
Saturday, November 28th
Minneapolis, MN
Additional Studio Information
 All Competitive Dancers are encouraged to keep a log of their competitions and placements. Proof
of placement is required for higher level competition registration.
 Private Dance Lessons are available ONLY to those registered for summer classes. Students are
permitted to take 1 extra dance session/private lesson a week, along with their registered studio
classes. NO EXCEPTIONS. A list of teachers and costs is posted at the studio.
Student teachers are not allowed to waive this studio rule or make exceptions.
 Additional ceili and workshop classes may be offered based on studio and teacher availability and
requests. If you are interested in specific classes aside from those scheduled, please email the
studio to check on availability.
 If you have any other questions regarding dance classes and enrollment, please email or call the
dance studio. irishdancecenter@aol.com
O’Hare School of Irish Dance
Summer 2015 Class Registration
Classes Start Monday, June 15th
6-Week Session
(NO CLASSES Week of June 29th)
LAST Name
Studio Location AA
Address
City, Zip
Home #
Cell #
circle one
PLY
Parents
EMAIL
@
All class information is sent via email
Emergency contact
Phone #
1.
Dancers Name
DOB
Class Level
# of Classes
Fees $
Class Day/Time
2.
Dancers Name
DOB
Class Level
# of Classes
Fees $
Class Day/Time
3.
Dancers Name
DOB
Class Level
# of Classes
Fees $
Class Day/Time
Total Class Fee’s $
REGISTRATION AND FEE’S DUE
BY
May 26th, 2015
Discount 10%
$ -
(Families with 2 or more enrolled in summer classes)
TOTAL DUE
$
Please Submit Form and Payment as follows:
Ann Arbor Classes
Payable to: Ann Arbor Irish Dance
Plymouth Classes
Payable to: Irish Dance Center
3050 Packard Rd
9282 General Drive Suite 130
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Plymouth, MI 48170