FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How young/old do you have to be to start?
A: We take children as young as 3 in our specialized preschool classes. Adults of any
age are welcome; at some locations we have special classes geared towards adults.
A: We take children as young as 3 in our specialized preschool classes. Adults of any
age are welcome; at some locations we have special classes geared towards adults.
Q: What is a feis?
A: A feis (pronounced "fesh," plural feiseanna) is an Irish dance competition, although it
may also include music and culture. Dancers compete by age and ability level.
A: A feis (pronounced "fesh," plural feiseanna) is an Irish dance competition, although it
may also include music and culture. Dancers compete by age and ability level.
Q: Do I have to compete?
A: No. Dancers are encouraged to set their own goals, competitive or recreational.
However, instruction will still stress proper form and technique.
A: No. Dancers are encouraged to set their own goals, competitive or recreational.
However, instruction will still stress proper form and technique.
Q: What does TCRG stand for?
A: TCRG is an instructor's certification to teach through An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelach.
Students must dance with a certified instructor to compete.
A: TCRG is an instructor's certification to teach through An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelach.
Students must dance with a certified instructor to compete.
Q: Do you offer a family discount?
A: Yes. The first two students from the same family pay full tuition; each additional
student is free.
A: Yes. The first two students from the same family pay full tuition; each additional
student is free.
Q: How do I register?
A: You may complete class registration and have all of your questions answered with a
customer service representative at the studio.
A: You may complete class registration and have all of your questions answered with a
customer service representative at the studio.
Q: What should I bring to my first class?
A: Students should bring clothes they can move in and something to drink. Any dance
shoes or runners are acceptable to start; you won't need Irish dance shoes until you're
ready to compete or perform. For safety reasons, bare feet or socks are not permitted in
dance classes.
A: Students should bring clothes they can move in and something to drink. Any dance
shoes or runners are acceptable to start; you won't need Irish dance shoes until you're
ready to compete or perform. For safety reasons, bare feet or socks are not permitted in
dance classes.
Have a question? Phone (971) 340-6001!
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