Gallagher School of Irish Dance
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Experience our unique dance program!
Through a variety of classes geared to meet the needs of all ages from 4 years old to adult, this program teaches the basic skills of dance and challenges the dancers to work together to create rhythms and learn set dances unique to Irish Dance. A form of dance that requires working together as a group, our classes offer an education beyond learning to move to the music. Heather Gallagher, owner and Artistic Director of the Asheville Performing Arts Academy, grew up taking Irish Dance classes at a local place in her hometown of Euclid, Ohio. When she came to Asheville, she wanted to offer this extraordinary opportunity to the Asheville community and help children succeed and learn important life lessons that she learned from her experience in Irish Dance.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Performance Classes Available
Irish Beginner (4-6 years)
Wednesdays 3:30-4:15
January 17, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Description: Beginning students in the Gallagher School start out learning and mastering basic techniques: foot placement, balance, posture and music. All students are encouraged to participate with energy and creativity while having fun with the basic steps in both hard and soft shoes.
Instructor: Heather Taft
WHAT TO WEAR: Girls-black shorts and white t-shirt , black ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys- black shorts and white t-shirt, jazz shoes and black tap shoes.
Irish Intermediate I (7+ years)
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30
January 17, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Description: After mastering the basic techniques, three solo dances are taught in soft shoes, the Reel, the Light Jig and the Slip Jig. After becoming comfortable with the soft shoe steps, the student moves on to training in the hard shoes. The hard shoe dances require good listening skills and accuracy of rhythm.
Instructor: Heather Gallagher
WHAT TO WEAR: Girls- solid color dance shorts and white t-shirt. Reel and Jig Shoes. Boys- solid color dance shorts and white t-shirt. Reel and Jig Shoes(ask instructor about ordering shoes)
Irish Intermediate II (7+ years)
Mondays 4:30-5:30
January 17-May 12, 2012
**There will be no classes January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
After mastering the basic techniques, three solo dances are taught in soft shoes, the Reel, the Light Jig and the Slip Jig. After becoming comfortable with the soft shoe steps, the student moves on to training in the hard shoes. The hard shoe dances require good listening skills and accuracy of rhythm.
Instructor: Heather Gallagher
Irish Advanced (invitation only)
Mondays 5:30-7:00 PM
January 17, 2012 – May 12, 2012
**There will be no classes January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
Description: By this point dancers have a firm grasp of rhythm and timing, technique and posture. Dancers are able to demonstrate all of the basic steps in each of the categories, reel, slip jig, hornpipe, and treble jig. These dancers are also working on individual set dances such as St. Patrick’s Day, Hurry the Jug and Blackbird. In addition to developing their individual skills and style, these dancers are working together on team dances and are performing regularly in the community.
Instructor: Heather Taft
You must contact the Asheville Arts Center before registering for this class.
Irish Junior Performance Company (7+ years)
Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
January 17, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Instructor: Heather Gallagher
Irish Performance Company (invitation only)
Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
January 17, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Instructor: Heather Gallagher
You must contact the Asheville Arts Center before registering for this class.