Rise Academy of Irish Dance

We are a certified Irish dance school that competes with the CLRG. (Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha) We have years of experience in teaching Irish dance. You can compete or just perform with us. We would love for you to come give it a try! We take all ages and levels of dancers!

Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha which is called the "Irish Dancing Commission" in English. It is the oldest and largest governing body for competitive Irish step dancing globally. It was founded in 1927 and is responsible for creating a standardized system of Irish dance, music and competition for its member organizations which includes 26 countries.

In order to participate in competitive Irish dance with the CLRG you have to have a certified teacher. Our certified T.C.R.G. (Teagascoir Choimisiuin le Rinci Gaelacha) is Jill Crawford. When competing you with the commission, you will be competing under Crawford School of Irish Dance. We will prepare dancers for competition, show them how to register, and inform them of the dates these competitions will be. It is such a fun way to get feedback and meet other students from other schools who also love to Irish dance.

Irish Dance class description

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 technique. Once they have mastered all of their light shoe dances they will be ready for the beginner 2 class.

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 technique and control of soft shoe dances. They will learn 3 hard shoe dances and 4 light shoe dances and will also be part of a team dance. They will come twice a week for class and have the option to participate in 1 hour of Ceili Class.

Novice/Prizewinner Irish

8 years- adults

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

This class will learn 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.

Championship Irish

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.

Adult Irish

18+

Class time: 1 hour

This class is for adults who would like to come learn how to Irish dance. They will learn 4 light shoe dances and 3 hard shoe dances. It will focus on strengthen 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.