Irish Dance School in the Berkshires
 

Irish Dance Program 2024-2025

We offer traditional Irish dance classes at a variety of skill levels for students pre-school age through adults. Classes and workshops are held at the Elks Lodge at 27 Union Street in Pittsfield.

Class descriptions are below. Need help choosing classes? Contact us to learn which ones are right for you!

2024–2025 Class schedule

Classes take place during the academic year, from Wednesday, September 4, 2024 through Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Click here for summer workshops, which are offered in July and August.

 

Important dates

  • Wednesday, September 4 - First Day of Classes

  • Saturday, October 12 - Berkshire Feile

  • Saturday, November 23 - Winter Showcase

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Last Day of Classes

  • Sunday, May 18 - Spring Dinner Dance

    • Wednesday, September 4 - First Day of Classes

    • Saturday, October 12 - NO CLASSES - Berkshire Feile

    • Tuesday, October 15 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, November 9 - Monday, November 11 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, November 23 - NO CLASSES - Winter Showcase

    • Monday, November 25 - Saturday, November 30 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, December 14 - NO CLASSES

    • Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 - NO CLASSES

    • Tuesday, January 7 - NO CLASSES

    • Sunday, January 12 - Breifne O Ruairc Class Feis

    • Saturday, January 25 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, February 1 - NO MUSIC CLASSES

      • NOTE: Dance classes will still meet on this date

    • Wednesday, February 12 - Wednesday, February 19 - NO CLASSES

    • Tuesday, March 4 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, March 8 - NO CLASSES

    • Tuesday, March 11 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, March 15 - Saturday, March 22 - NO CLASSES

      • NOTE: Tir na nOg and Lions 6-Week Sessions will meet on Saturday, March 22

    • Saturday, March 29 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, April 12 - NO CLASSES

    • Tuesday, April 15 - NO CLASSES

    • Monday, April 21 - Wednesday, April 23 - NO CLASSES

    • Saturday, May 17 - NO CLASSES

    • Sunday, May 18 - Spring Dinner Dance

Classes for Children

Tir na nÓg (Preschool)

  • In our Tir na nÓg, or “land of the young,” program, preschool-age children (3 to 5 years old) explore Irish dance through play, develop coordination, balance, and muscle strength, practice social skills, and gain confidence.

  • Two options for this class:

    • September through May: Mondays 5:15-5:45 PM

    • 6-week sessions in the fall, winter, and spring: Saturdays 9-9:30 AM

Lions (Beginner)

  • Beginner students age 6+ learn posture, foot/leg/body positioning, rhythm, timing, and basic Irish dance steps.

  • Two options for this class:

    • September through May: Mondays 5:45-6:30 PM

    • 6-week sessions in the fall, winter, and spring: Saturdays 9:30-10:15 AM

Contact us about our classes for dancers who already have Irish dance experience

Adult Classes

  • Adult dancers of all levels may enroll in our classes

  • Students learn solo and group dance skills, drills, steps, and exercises

  • Join these classes for a relaxed atmosphere and to get a dose of social interaction along with your exercise

  • Classes are held September through May

    • Solo Dancing: Tuesdays 8:30-9:15 PM

    • Set Dancing: Wednesdays 8:45-9:30 PM

 

Registration

Access our Class Registration Portal here or make your registration selections below.