Irish dance for kids, teens and adults

Irish dance suits anyone who likes music, rhythm and a bit of a challenge. No experience needed for our beginner classes. Start with a free trial and we’ll help you find the right class.

Book a Free Trial View Schedule & Fees

Age 4 to adultsSoft shoe to hard shoeCompetition is optionalRead the FAQ →

Find your level

Classes for Every Stage

Every dancer has their own journey. Some come for fun and friendship, others discover a love of performing or competing. All deserve great teaching and encouragement.

Smiling girls in purple dresses at a feis

Beginners: First Steps, Big Smiles

The perfect place to start! Our beginner dancers explore the basics of Irish dance through music, movement, and fun. We focus on rhythm, coordination, posture, and proper footwork, building strong foundations from the very first class. No experience needed. Just enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new.

From age 4. Start with soft shoe and progress to hard shoe when ready.

WhenThu 16:00–16:45 (Atzel, new beginners)
SKIES: Mon 16:30–17:15 (under 8), Tue 16:30–17:30 (over 8 / Beginner 2)WhereTurnhalle Theodor-Heuss-Grundschule, Landstuhl-Atzel
SKIES Bldg. 3819 on-baseFee€42 / month (Atzel, 45 min)
SKIES $10 / class (45 min), $14 / class (60 min)

Primary: Building Skills & Confidence

As dancers progress, they develop more challenging steps, stronger technique, musicality, and control. We continue to reinforce the fundamentals while encouraging independence, teamwork, and confidence. Every new skill builds on the last, helping dancers grow at a pace that’s right for them.

For dancers who have completed the beginner program.

WhenThu 16:30–17:30 (Atzel, Beginner 2 / Primary / Inter)
SKIES: Mon 15:30–16:30 (heavy shoe), Tue 15:30–16:30 (soft shoe)WhereAtzel, Landstuhl
SKIES on-baseFeeSKIES $14 / class (60 min)
Atzel: see the school sign-up form

Sweeney dancers in purple dresses on stage

Advanced & Competitive: Taking the Next Step

For dancers who want to take their Irish dancing further, our advanced classes offer focused technical training, challenging choreography, and opportunities for competitive development. With experienced guidance, dancers learn discipline, resilience, and how to support one another as they work toward personal and team goals.

Intermediate / Prelim / Open: to attend, dancers must compete regularly. Open dancers compete at the highest level, some at the annual World Championships.

WhenMon 18:00–20:00 heavy shoe (Atzel, until Oct 31)
SKIES: Tue 17:45–19:45 soft shoe, Thu 18:00–19:30 mixed shoeWhereAtzel, Landstuhl
SKIES on-baseFee$18 / class (120 min) · $16 / class (90 min)
Listed in USD on the current site for SKIES and Landstuhl.

Adults all levels

A friendly class for complete beginners and returning dancers. Bring a friend and start something new.

WhenWed 19:00–20:00WhereAtzel, LandstuhlFee€48 / month (60 min)

Full Schedule & Fees Where We Dance

Your pace

Competition is optional

Participation in competitions is entirely optional for recreational classes. Some dancers choose feiseanna (competitions) and CLRG grade exams as they progress. Miss Mary will talk you through it when the time is right.

Inter / Prelim / Open classes are for dancers who compete regularly

What dancers learn

Soft-shoe dances

Easy reel, light jig, slip jig, single jig.

Hard-shoe rhythm

Treble jig and hornpipe.

Céilí & performance

Group dances and performance pieces.

Life skills

Timing, posture, stamina and confidence.

Try it first

Your trial class

We reply by email with the class, date and place.
Come to class 10 minutes early. Parents are welcome to watch.
If you’d like to continue, complete the school sign-up for 2026/27.

What to wear: Fitted sportswear, socks or ballet shoes, hair tied back. Bring water. No special shoes needed for a trial.

Book a Free Trial Read the FAQ →

Ready when you are

Your first step starts here.

Choose a class and we’ll help you find the right starting point.

Book a Free Trial See Schedule & Fees