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2025 - 2026 Class Schedule

Registration is Open Year-Round!​​

We’re excited to welcome dancers for our 11th season at the Lenahan School of Irish Dance! 🎉

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📍 New for this year: All classes will be held at Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta, NJ.
 

🗓️ Classes begin the week of September 7th, 2025. Final schedules will be shared in August based on enrollment.

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✨ New Program Options for this year!✨

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🏆 Competitive Team (September – June)

Designed for dancers currently competing—or those looking to begin competing—at the regional, national, and world level. These classes focus on technique, performance, and preparing dancers for their competitive journey.​

  • 💬 Please speak with Maggie directly with any questions.

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💚 Recreational Team (November – March)

Perfect for dancers who want to enjoy Irish dance without the pressure of competition! This seasonal program focuses on fun, learning, and performance opportunities:

  • Perform during the St. Patrick’s Day season ☘️

  • Celebrate with our end-of-season Hooley in March 🎶

  • Additional fees apply for extra practices

➡️ Dancers may choose to move into the competitive track after this program.

Tuesday Class Times

7:00 - 8:00 AB, Novice & Prizewinner

8:00 - 9:30 Prelim & Open Champs

*Additional times will be added for our recreation program this November.​

Wednesday Class Times

6:00 - 7:00 Beginner & Adv. Beginner

7:00 - 8:00 Novice & Prizewinner

8:00 - 9:30 Prelim & Open Champs​

*Additional times will be added for our recreation program this November.​

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✨ Class & Level Descriptions ✨

All dancers—no matter the level—are invited to perform throughout the year 🎶, especially during the St. Patrick’s Day season ☘️. Competitive opportunities 🏆 are also available with teacher approval.

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🌟 Tiny Tots / Tír na nÓg (Ages 3–4)

  • Introduction to the basic elements of Irish Dance

  • Fun, movement-based 30-minute classes 🧚‍♀️

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🐣 Beginner

  • For dancers just starting out (less than 1 year of lessons)

  • Enjoy a full year as a Beginner before moving to Advanced Beginner

  • 45-minute classes ⏱️

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🌱 Advanced Beginner

  • After 1 year of lessons, dancers move into this level

  • Dancers who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd advance to Novice

  • Focus on building confidence & skills ✨

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🎵 Novice

  • Dancers progress here after earning 1st place at Advanced Beginner

  • Classes are 1 hour ⏳

  • Learn more complex steps & rhythms 🥁

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🏅 Prizewinner

  • Dancers who earn 1st place in Reel, Slip Jig, Treble Jig & Hornpipe move to Preliminary Championship

  • 1+ hour classes

  • A big milestone on the competitive journey! 🌟

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🥇 Preliminary Championship

  • Dancers who win two 1st place awards in a calendar year move to Open Championship

  • 1+ hour classes

  • A stepping stone toward elite competition 💪

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🌍 Open Championship

  • The highest level of Irish Dance 🏆

  • Dancers may qualify for prestigious competitions, including the World Championships

  • A chance to perform at the global stage ✨

⚠️ Note: Dancer status only changes if five or more dancers are in a competition.

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