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Do you know a young child interested in trying Irish Dance?! We are offering a 4-week “mini” course this June on Mondays @ 4:30pm, offered IN-PERSON at the District Irish Dance studio, for ages 5-8. This session will focus on the most basic principles of Irish dance technique, taught by former Lord of the Dance instructors in a fun environment with technique/skills games and activities!
Course fee: $75 for 4-weeks, 30min classes at our studio in the Palisades. Socially distanced, mask required/strict safety protocols & limited spots available.
Sign up here: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/1135604
Questions - e-mail info@districtirishdance.com
Learn more about us: www.districtirishdance.com
Course fee: $75 for 4-weeks, 30min classes at our studio in the Palisades. Socially distanced, mask required/strict safety protocols & limited spots available.
Sign up here: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/1135604
Questions - e-mail info@districtirishdance.com
Learn more about us: www.districtirishdance.com
Looking for a unique parent & child activity in the new year?! Introduce your child to the magic of Irish music + dance!
Beginning Saturdays, District Irish Dance Academy will offer "District Tots", our interactive parent+child class, geared for ages 3-5. We will explore foundations of Irish dance, movement, and Irish music, with special guest Katie Grennan (fiddler from iconic Irish band, Gaelic Storm!) who will introduce Irish instruments to our students. Offered virtually at-home. Full description + sign up below:
Discover the rhythms of Irish music and dance in this 6-week interactive parent & child course! Included will be fun for the whole family, from exploring Irish music and beats to discovering the joys of dancing together. This course will resonate great with young minds and parents alike! There’s nothing better than sharing the excitement of learning something new together. We’ll clap skip, sing and dance — sure to inspire the magic of Ireland.
Open to children age 3-5, plus accompanying parent/guardian
Saturdays at 10am
Jan 9-Feb 13
Link to enroll: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/1061540
Program cost: $119 (includes Irish music CD + digital download!)
Learn more about District Irish Dance Academy, based in the Palisades, NW DC: www.districtirishdance.com
Beginning Saturdays, District Irish Dance Academy will offer "District Tots", our interactive parent+child class, geared for ages 3-5. We will explore foundations of Irish dance, movement, and Irish music, with special guest Katie Grennan (fiddler from iconic Irish band, Gaelic Storm!) who will introduce Irish instruments to our students. Offered virtually at-home. Full description + sign up below:
Discover the rhythms of Irish music and dance in this 6-week interactive parent & child course! Included will be fun for the whole family, from exploring Irish music and beats to discovering the joys of dancing together. This course will resonate great with young minds and parents alike! There’s nothing better than sharing the excitement of learning something new together. We’ll clap skip, sing and dance — sure to inspire the magic of Ireland.
Open to children age 3-5, plus accompanying parent/guardian
Saturdays at 10am
Jan 9-Feb 13
Link to enroll: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/1061540
Program cost: $119 (includes Irish music CD + digital download!)
Learn more about District Irish Dance Academy, based in the Palisades, NW DC: www.districtirishdance.com
District Irish Dance Academy is excited to announce our Winter Intro to Irish Dance for Kids mini-mester held at our studio on MacArthur Blvd in the Palisades! In this 6-week series, brand new dancers will jump, kick, step and slide while learning the fundamentals (focus on the "fun"!) of Irish dance, musicality, rhythm, technique and more! The final class will present a showcase for families. It’s a great way to get a taste of the exciting world of Irish dance!
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish Dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Offered by District Irish Dance Academy (taught by former Riverdance & Lord of the Dance show professionals)
WHERE: The District Irish Dance Studio (5117 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC)
WHEN: Saturdays, 2:30-3:00pm, 1/18-2/22 (6 weeks total)
REGISTRATION: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/836648
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing).
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish Dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Offered by District Irish Dance Academy (taught by former Riverdance & Lord of the Dance show professionals)
WHERE: The District Irish Dance Studio (5117 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC)
WHEN: Saturdays, 2:30-3:00pm, 1/18-2/22 (6 weeks total)
REGISTRATION: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/836648
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing).
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
District Irish Dance Academy is opening a new studio in the Palisades neighborhood of NW DC! Irish dance classes for ages 5+ begin for the 2019-20 academy year on September, and registration is now open at this link: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/offerings
Parents are welcome to sign their child up for a FREE trial class in "Shamrock Beginners" which gives dancers age 5+ a unique way to explore Irish culture, music and DANCE, led by former Broadway & Riverdance cast members! Irish dance is the perfect activity for a creative, curious child who can't keep their feet still!!!
From a recent press release:
August 26, 2019 -
District Irish Dance Academy is excited to announce its first own studio will open on September 9, the first day of classes for the fall semester. Located in the Palisades neighborhood of northwest D.C., the studio joins an eclectic offering of small businesses along MacArthur Boulevard.
Since launching a year ago, the Academy has performed widely within the community, at various festivals, farmers markets, retirement homes, community centers (including N Street Village), at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and for the Irish Ambassador. The school has grown to over 50 students, ages 5 to adult, from beginning dancers to students competing at the National and World Championship levels.
This year also welcomed TCRG instructor Bernadette Devereaux as a co-teacher at the academy. Bernadette, a D.C.-area native, is a former lead dancer in Lord of the Dance and co-cast member with Joe on Broadway.
Studio location:
5117 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016
For class offerings, including the signature Celtic Fit class (Irish dance-inspired social workout for all ages/levels), and to register visit www.districtirishdance.com. To try a free class, email info@districtirishdance.com.
About District Irish Dance Academy:
Inspired by the vibrance of the Nation’s Capital and determined to return his love of Irish dance to his hometown, Joe Duffey founded District Irish Dance Academy in 2018. Now serving the D.C. area from their brand new home studio on MacArthur Boulevard in the Palisades, the Academy has grown to more than 50 students from ages 5 to adult. The school and teachers are registered with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission based in Dublin, Ireland), with both TCRGs having gone through rigorous examination process in order to obtain TCRG licensing, making District Academy the only credentialed Irish dance school operating in the city limits of Washington. For more information or to register for fall classes, visit www.districtirishdance.com.
Parents are welcome to sign their child up for a FREE trial class in "Shamrock Beginners" which gives dancers age 5+ a unique way to explore Irish culture, music and DANCE, led by former Broadway & Riverdance cast members! Irish dance is the perfect activity for a creative, curious child who can't keep their feet still!!!
From a recent press release:
August 26, 2019 -
District Irish Dance Academy is excited to announce its first own studio will open on September 9, the first day of classes for the fall semester. Located in the Palisades neighborhood of northwest D.C., the studio joins an eclectic offering of small businesses along MacArthur Boulevard.
Since launching a year ago, the Academy has performed widely within the community, at various festivals, farmers markets, retirement homes, community centers (including N Street Village), at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and for the Irish Ambassador. The school has grown to over 50 students, ages 5 to adult, from beginning dancers to students competing at the National and World Championship levels.
This year also welcomed TCRG instructor Bernadette Devereaux as a co-teacher at the academy. Bernadette, a D.C.-area native, is a former lead dancer in Lord of the Dance and co-cast member with Joe on Broadway.
Studio location:
5117 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016
For class offerings, including the signature Celtic Fit class (Irish dance-inspired social workout for all ages/levels), and to register visit www.districtirishdance.com. To try a free class, email info@districtirishdance.com.
About District Irish Dance Academy:
Inspired by the vibrance of the Nation’s Capital and determined to return his love of Irish dance to his hometown, Joe Duffey founded District Irish Dance Academy in 2018. Now serving the D.C. area from their brand new home studio on MacArthur Boulevard in the Palisades, the Academy has grown to more than 50 students from ages 5 to adult. The school and teachers are registered with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission based in Dublin, Ireland), with both TCRGs having gone through rigorous examination process in order to obtain TCRG licensing, making District Academy the only credentialed Irish dance school operating in the city limits of Washington. For more information or to register for fall classes, visit www.districtirishdance.com.
Add some SPRING into your step at District Irish Dance Academy! We’re excited to announce our Spring Session of Intro to Irish Dance for Kids! In this 6-week series, dancers will jump, kick, step and slide while learning the fundamentals (focus on the "fun"!) of Irish dance, musicality, rhythm, technique and more! The final class will present a showcase for families. It’s a great way to get a taste of the exciting world of Irish dance!
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish Dance - Spring Session - for Kids! Offered by District Irish Dance Academy (owned by former Riverdance cast and DC local Joe Duffey, TCRG)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 3:30-4:00pm, 4/6-5/18 (6 weeks total, no class 4/20)
COST/REGISTRATION: $125 — Sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/644591
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in special circumstances.
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
*There are limited spaces available in this class so please register ASAP*
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish Dance - Spring Session - for Kids! Offered by District Irish Dance Academy (owned by former Riverdance cast and DC local Joe Duffey, TCRG)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 3:30-4:00pm, 4/6-5/18 (6 weeks total, no class 4/20)
COST/REGISTRATION: $125 — Sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/644591
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in special circumstances.
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
*There are limited spaces available in this class so please register ASAP*
We still have some space in our Winter Intro to Irish Dance Session! ***Spaces are filling up quickly, so please register soon. E-mail us with questions at info@districtirishdance.com!***
In this 6-week series, dancers will jump, kick, step and slide while learning the fundamentals (focus on the "fun"!) of Irish dance, musicality, rhythm, technique and more! The final class will present a showcase for families. A great way to get a taste of the exciting world of Irish dance!
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Hosted by District Irish Dance Academy (led by a former Riverdance cast member)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 11-11:30am, 1/19-2/23 (6 weeks total)
Sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/581670
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in specific circumstances.
Visit www.districtirishdance.com to learn more about the school!
In this 6-week series, dancers will jump, kick, step and slide while learning the fundamentals (focus on the "fun"!) of Irish dance, musicality, rhythm, technique and more! The final class will present a showcase for families. A great way to get a taste of the exciting world of Irish dance!
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Hosted by District Irish Dance Academy (led by a former Riverdance cast member)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 11-11:30am, 1/19-2/23 (6 weeks total)
Sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/581670
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in specific circumstances.
Visit www.districtirishdance.com to learn more about the school!
Hi there! Just barefoot/socks (or if your dancer has soft-sole ballet/jazz shoes) are fine for this Intro session. Thanks for your question!
Looking for a fun indoor activity for your child this Winter?! District Irish Dance Academy is excited to announce our Winter Session of Intro to Irish Dance for Kids! In this 6-week series, dancers will jump, kick, step and slide while learning the fundamentals (focus on the "fun"!) of Irish dance, musicality, rhythm, technique and more! The final class will present a showcase for families. A great way to get a taste of the exciting world of Irish dance!
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Hosted by District Irish Dance Academy (led by a former Riverdance cast member)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 11-11:30am, 1/19-2/23 (6 weeks total)
COST/REGISTRATION: $125 (sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/581670)
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in specific circumstances.
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
*There are limited spaces available in this class so please register ASAP*
WHO: Kids age 5 & up
WHAT: Intro to Irish dance - Winter Session - for Kids! Hosted by District Irish Dance Academy (led by a former Riverdance cast member)
WHERE: Fuse Pilates Foxhall Square (3301 New Mexico Ave NW)
WHEN: Saturdays, 11-11:30am, 1/19-2/23 (6 weeks total)
COST/REGISTRATION: $125 (sign up at: https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/events/581670)
OTHER DETAILS: Open to brand new dancers. No dance shoes needed. Socks/barefoot are sufficient. Students must wear athletic apparel (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Please be on time. Make-ups only granted in specific circumstances.
QUESTIONS? E-mail info@districtirishdance.com or visit www.districtirishdance.com
*There are limited spaces available in this class so please register ASAP*
Hi there! Yes - there is easy 2-hr street parking, right in the neighborhood adjacent to Foxhall Square. There's also a lot right next to the building with free parking on weekends.
Just a note - the studio is located inside the Foxhall Square shopping center (3301 New Mexico Ave NW). You enter through the Starbucks and walk down the hall to Fuse Pilates
Anonymous wrote:I’m rather excited about this for my daughter- and potentially for me. If I stopped Irish dance lessons in my early 20s, and am now in my late 30s, would the teen/adult class be something ridiculous for me to take?
Hi there! Great to hear you are excited about classes for your daughter! The adult/teen class would be a great option for you as well, especially since you already have some experience. The class will include technique basics, Irish dance fitness as well as ceili instruction. It should be a lot of fun! Feel free to email info@districtirishdance.com with any other questions! Hope to see you at the open house on Aug 25th!
Hi there - we will offer three classes for new beginners starting this September:
Level 1 - Little Shamrocks - ages 5-6
Level 1 - Youth - ages 7-12
Level 1 - Teen/Adult - ages 13+
All classes are meet on Mondays afternoon/evenings at Fuse Pilates Foxhall, and run Sept-May (9 month academy year). Please visit www.districtirishdance.com/classes for more details. Thanks!
Level 1 - Little Shamrocks - ages 5-6
Level 1 - Youth - ages 7-12
Level 1 - Teen/Adult - ages 13+
All classes are meet on Mondays afternoon/evenings at Fuse Pilates Foxhall, and run Sept-May (9 month academy year). Please visit www.districtirishdance.com/classes for more details. Thanks!
Hi there! Thanks for your message. We will be offering a range of levels, from beginner to champ and will accept transfers on a case-by-case basis. Yes, Pilates classes are fully separate from the Academy and are open to the general public and dancers from other schools (we also offer a seasonal Pilates for Dancers series offered through the Fuse Pilates website). Please feel free to send an email to info@districtirishdance.com
Thank you!
Thank you!
Hi there! Thanks for your interest in District Irish Dance Academy! There will be limited space for the open house so we suggest that you register beforehand at this link under "single classes / open house": https://classbug.com/businesses/1730/offerings - if you have any trouble, just send us an email info@districtirishdance.com
Thanks!
Thanks!
We are delighted to announce District Irish Dance Academy - the first fully-accredited Irish dance academy based in Northwest Washington DC - opens this September and is currently enrolling new students. Classes are led by professional dancer Joe Duffey, TCRG, who has toured alongside Michael Flatley in "Lord of the Dance" on Broadway and with Grammy Award-winning show "Riverdance"!
We offer opportunities for young students age 5 & up (our "Little Shamrocks" class) as well as a unique Irish social dance class for adults. Our mission is to provide world-class Irish dance education for students of all backgrounds in a fun, supportive, inclusive environment.
District Academy classes will be held at FUSE PILATES in Foxhall Square - one of the leading Pilates studios in DC - conveniently located new Tenleytown/AU with metro accessibility and ample parking.
To celebarete our opening, please join us for our first OPEN HOUSE - Aug 25th from 12-1:30pm at Fuse Pilates - for a FREE intro dance class and to learn more!
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please visit our website or send an email:
www.districtirishdance.com | info@districtirishdance.com
We offer opportunities for young students age 5 & up (our "Little Shamrocks" class) as well as a unique Irish social dance class for adults. Our mission is to provide world-class Irish dance education for students of all backgrounds in a fun, supportive, inclusive environment.
District Academy classes will be held at FUSE PILATES in Foxhall Square - one of the leading Pilates studios in DC - conveniently located new Tenleytown/AU with metro accessibility and ample parking.
To celebarete our opening, please join us for our first OPEN HOUSE - Aug 25th from 12-1:30pm at Fuse Pilates - for a FREE intro dance class and to learn more!
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please visit our website or send an email:
www.districtirishdance.com | info@districtirishdance.com