Virtual Class Schedule
Tuesday
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM – New Beginners
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM – Novice / Prizewinner
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Prelim / Champs
8:00PM – 9:00PM – Adult Class
Thursday
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – New Beginners
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Novice / Prizewinner
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Prelim / Champs
Friday
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM – (New!) Tiny Tots Class
Saturday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Beginners to Novice
12:00PM – 2:30PM – Prelim to Open Champs
Workshops
Seasonal, please check back on website or Social Medias
Private Lessons
Available by request, please contact Tara
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who Can Sign Up?
Our Irish dance school has classes for girls and boys aged 4 and older as well as adult.
You do not need any dance experience. For more information on registration, please call us at 626.676.9269
What to wear to class?
Students are expected to arrive to class 5-10 minutes prior to start time with tee-shirt/tank tops and shorts on, hair tied back in a ponytail, and shoes neatly tied. .
Beginner I and II level dancers are not required to have ghillies or hard shoes, black ballet shoes will do. From Beginner II level onward or once competitive, dancers should wear proper ghillies or boys reel shoes.
See Student Portal for more information.
Transfer Students
It is required to disclose if you have competed and danced under another Irish dance school. We follow the rules of CLRG/An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha with regard to transfer students and competition. Dance level will be assessed by teacher.
What are the Class Levels?
Beginner I – For students in grade school (4 +) with little or no prior Irish dance experience or whom started late in a summer program or spring session. Students will learn basic technique, movements and begin their first Irish dance steps.
Beginner II – Students who have completed one year of beginner I instruction.
Novice – At teacher’s discretion, typically students who have completed at least one year of Beginner II instruction or competitively achieved most dances at the Novice level. Dancers at this level are recommended to take 2 solo classes a week.
Prizewinner -At teacher’s discretion, typically students who are competitive and focused and have completed at least one year of Novice instructions or competitively achieved most dances at the Prizewinner level. Prizewinner students should take 2 or more classes a week.
Prelim & Open -Must qualify per CLRG rules. Championship students should take 3 or more classes a week and compete at local Feis & Majors.
Testimonials:
Not only has Tara displayed her considerable talents onstage but she has also been an invaluable resources for us as a teacher.
-Julian ErskineIn my current work as choreographer and producer, I would always consider Tara to be a first call when looking to collaborate with other dancers.
Colin DunneA World Champion Irish Dancer, she (Tara) is highly respected in her field…she is a very dedicated person and a tremendous asset.
Merle FrimarkTara’s exceptional ability to blend her world renowed competitive dancing along with her theatrical stage experience…the final production exceeded expectations.
-Jean ButlerI can honestly say that she was the best female dancer of my generation in my view with an innate knowledge of Timing and Rhythm with impeccable posture and poise. She would light up any stage and was simply unbeatable at times. Her light shoe dancing was a sight to behold with control and elegance in abundance.
Subsequent to garnering many Munster, All Ireland, British, American and World Championship titles it was only a matter of time before she was chosen as the Female Lead dancer of the world renowned Riverdance Production , a role she clearly made her own due to her raw talent and finesse.
Any young aspiring Irish Dancer should be privileged to have Tara as their teacher and mentor, and I wish her all the success in the World with her new Irish Dance School, De Barra. She is an inspiration to the future of Irish Dancers Worldwide. -Michael Donnellan