WELCOME TO THE SWEENEY-MCAVINCHEY IRISH DANCE SCHOOL LANDSTUHL
We offer traditional Irish dance classes for all ages and right now we have lots of openings in our beginner programs. Sign up below for our weekly Irish dance program or book your first FREE TRIAL LESSON today! (you can find the current class schedule below)
Classes for beginner children and adults. In our beginner program dancers will learn the foundation steps in Irish dance. Starting with the soft shoe program, dancers will gradually progress to hard shoe learning a full spectrum of traditional Irish dancing.
PRIMARY
The primary program is for dancers who have already completed the beginner program (easy reel, light jig, slip jig, single jig, primary reel and hard shoe introduction. The steps will become a little more advanced with focus still on correct technique, posture and performance
INTERMEDIATE
The intermediate program is for dancers who have already completed the primary program. The steps will become a lot more intricate with focus on reels, slip jigs, jigs and hornpipes and an introduction to modern set dance choreography.
PRELIM / OPEN
The Prelim / Open program is for our competitive championship dancers. In order to attend this class dancers must compete regularly in Prelim / Open Championships nationally and internationally (three times per year or more). Students in our Open class compete regularly and some make it to the highest level and compete at the annual world championships.