Why Choose Rise Academy of Dance?

Experienced Instructors

Shinning Shamrocks

Class time: 45 min.

4- 5 years old

Children will learn basic Irish dance steps dances. They will also learn to take turns, be considerate of others, and learn to listen to instructions. They will learn two basic light shoe dances and how to make sounds with tap shoes.

Beginner I Irish

6 years –adults

Class time: 1 hour.

This class is a basic dance movement class. They will learn all their 4 light shoe dances and continue to learn hard shoe techniques. Once they have mastered all of their light shoe dances they will be ready for beginner II level.

Beginner II Irish

6 years- adults

Class time: 1 hour twice a week

This class focuses more on hard shoe dances and continues to master the technique and control of soft shoe dances. They will learn 3 hard shoe dances and 4 light shoe dances. Once they master specific skills in this class they will be invited to the teams class. Ceili class is 1 hour.

Novice/Prizewinner

6 years- adults

Class time: 1.5 hours twice a week plus 1 hour of Ceili Class.

This class will be taught more complex light-shoe dances and rhythms. They will have 4 light shoe dances and three hard shoe dances. These dances will be more complex in rhythm, strength, and flexibility. They will spend the last 15 min. of class conditioning and stretching. These dancers will participate in the teams class.

Champs

8 years-adults

Class time: 1.5 hours twice a week plus 1 hour of Ceili Class.

This class will learn a light shoe dance, a hard shoe dance, and a set dance. These dances are longer and more complex. They will be more challenging and full of more complicated rhythms and steps. They will also have 1 hour of Ceili class.

Adults

18-adults

Class time: 1 hour

They will learn 4 light shoe dances and 3 hard shoe dances. It will focus on strengthening and flexibility as well as just a fun way to get good exercise and have fun with other adults. We will also learn some Ceili dances as well. It is a great way to stay fit and have fun with friends who also love to dance.

Beginner Acro

Ages 4 and up

Intro to Acrobatic Arts

This class is level 1-3. They are learning basic skills and building strength, flexibility, balance, and basic tumbling skills like cartwheels, forward rolls, bridges, and handstands. We focus on all acro areas.

Intermediate Acro

Ages 7 and up

This class is level 4 and above. They learn to build further on their basic skills to complete more challenging skills like, back handsprings, aerials, and tucks. Balancing strength and flexibility skills are also a focus in this class.

Teen Acro

Ages 12 and up

This class is for students who are focusing on getting the skills needed for high school and competition teams. it focuses on aerials, front aerials, back handsprings, tucks, and specialty tricks. To do this we concentrate on all 5 Acro categories.

Cheerleading

ages 6 and up

This class will learn jumps, stunting, tumbling cheers, and dancing. They will prepare for cheer tryouts and learn how to become a cheerleader.