Our dance academy offers classes for people of all ages and levels, including beginners. We have courses specially designed for children, adults, and seniors. Our classes focus on several different styles of Irish dance - step dancing (softshoes and hardshoes), set dances, ceilí dances, and sean nós. We offer a wide range of classes so that everyone can choose the one that suits them, whether they are beginners or want to improve their dance skills.
Beginner Classes
Time table
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday/Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 15:30 Kids softshoes 🩰 beginners Sign up | – | – | 15:30 – 16:30 Set dancing 🪩 senioři Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | |
| 14:00 – 15:30 Kids softshoes 🩰 advanced Sign up | 15:30 – 17:00 Děti hardshoes 👞 beginners Sign up | 16:00 – 17:00 Kids softshoes 🩰 beginners Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | 14:00 – 15:30 České Budějovice beginners Sign up |
| 18:00 – 19:20 I/O softshoes 🩰 Sign up | – | 18:00 – 19:20 I/O hardshoes 👞 Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | 14:00 – 17:00 České Budějovice advanced Sign up |
| 19:30 – 20:50 B/P softshoes 🩰 Sign up beginners softshoes Sign up | 19:30 – 20:50 Set dancing 🪩 Sign up | 19:30 – 20:50 B/P hardshoes 👞 Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up | Private Lessons Sign up |
Are you unsure about which course to choose?
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Did you know that your health insurance may contribute to the course fees? For instance, Plan 211 offers a subsidy of 500 CZK to adults.
What is irish dance
Irish dances are folk dances originating from Ireland. Traditionally, these dances were performed at weddings, celebrations, and other social events. There are several types of Irish dances, including solo dances, group dances, and dances for couples. They are danced to Irish music (reel, jig, slip jig, polka, hornpipe, etc.). The Irish say, "the music will tell you," and they're right. The music is so catchy that even if you forget the dance steps, you'll joyfully come up with your own.
They are divided into the following types:
Softshoes
Solo dance high on the tips of soft shoes (ghillies). Suitable even for complete beginners.
Hardshoes
Solo dance in special shoes for Irish step. We focus on both new and choreographies over 100 years old.
Ceilí
Social dances that utilize basic steps from soft shoe technique. Circular, line, quadrilles, and more.
Tanec vysoko na špičkách. Horní polovinu těla tanečníci drží v klidu a paže u těla. Tento druh tance pravděpodobně znáte ze známých tanečních show jako jsou například Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Celtic Tiger, Rhythm of the Dance, Fusion Fighters a dalších.
Set dancing
Social dances that combine the elegance of French quadrilles with the liveliness of Irish music. You'll commonly see them at Irish ceilis. Dancers often add battering to the music with their feet.
Sean nós
In translation from Irish, it means "old style". An older form of traditional solo Irish dance. Unlike step dancing, the feet are close to the ground, and the dancer freely moves their arms.
Dance high on the tips. Dancers keep the upper half of their body still and arms close to the body.
This type of dance is likely familiar to you from popular dance shows such as
Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Celtic Tiger, Rhythm of the Dance, Fusion Fighters, and others.
With each lesson
Qualified instructors
All our instructors have coaching licenses and are professionally trained by the Czech Red Cross as certified healthcare providers. They regularly refresh their knowledge at various specialized seminars. If needed, we can apply kinesiotape.
We collaborate with physiotherapists.
We closely collaborate with physiotherapists, especially
injury prevention and compensatory exercises. All exercises are selected with regard to the specific movements in Irish dance. We strive to maintain the balance of our dancers' bodies through appropriate training.
Individual approach
Although these are group classes, instructors also approach dancers individually. We not only recommend suitable exercises to do at home but also assist with selecting dance shoes and competition costumes.
Každý tanečník má možnost domluvit si soukromou lekci s trenérem.
We'll advise, we'll assist
We'll help you choose the right dance shoes. We'll recommend suitable exercises to do at home for those interested. We keep you informed about news from us and around the world, and you'll hear about the best events directly from the instructors.
Fun warm-ups
Travolta, Bollywood, African, Contemporary dance, and we're working on more... 🙂
Study materials
All dancers will find support for home practice in our internal system in the form of videos and notes.
Friendly environment
We do not tolerate any form of bullying. We strive to create a safe and friendly environment.
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