2026 - 2027 WINNIPEG
RECREATIONAL IRISH DANCE CLASSES
Recreational classes are ideal for those who wish to dance for fun, fitness, develop new skills, meet friends and maintain cultural connections. Recreational classes include warm-up, technique, drills, and choreography. Recreational classes perform at St. Patrick's, Recital, and have the option to participate in Folklorama (summer classes). Recreational students also have the opportunity to compete at Canada Féile (we recommend competing dancers also attend a full season or session based competitive class to properly prepare for competition).
Recreational students may choose to attend one or multiple classes per week. We offer week-night and weekend scheduling options.
2026 - 2027 FULL SEASON
Sept 14, 2026 - May 15, 2027
When enrolling for the FULL SEASON, you are committing for the entire term (September - end of May) and performances including St. Patrick's and Year End Recital. For those unable to commit to the full term, please enrol in our Session Based Classes.
FULL SEASON CLASSES
9 Months Sept 14, 2026 - May 15, 2027
When enrolling for FULL SEASON, you are committing to the entire term from (Sept - end of May) and St. Patrick's and Year End Recital performances. Optional Summer Classes for Folklorama performance.
SESSION BASED CLASSES
| FALL: 15 Weeks Sept 8 - Dec 20, 2026 |
| WINTER: 12 Weeks Jan 4 - Mar 29, 2027 |
| SPRING: 6 Weeks Apr 6 - May 15, 2027 |
| SUMMER: Monthly June 1 - Aug 31, 2027 |
2026 - 2027 CLASS SCHEDULE
NEW BEGINNER CLASSES
We offer Beginner classes for all ages, including adult. It's never too late to start Irish dance and our Beginner programs are geared for optimized learning with quality one-on-one instruction, social interaction with students of similar age for fun and fitness.
Beginner classes are suitable for students ages 2 to adult. We offer a FREE TRIAL CLASS to allow students the opportunity to see if Irish dance is something they will enjoy before committing to a full term or season. We also offer a 4 week no-risk enrolment if dancers decided they no longer wish to continue with classes.
WEE ONES
Ages 2 - 4
A fun introduction to Irish Dance with a 30 minute program designed specifically for students 2 - 4 years of age. Dancers develop coordination, social skills, and gain confidence in the studio environment. Wee Ones perform at St. Patrick's, Year End Recital, and Folklorama (optional Summer classes)
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30 PM or Saturday 11:30 - 12:00 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $513.00 or 9 Payments $60.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
FALL SESSION (Sept - Dec): 1 Payment $265.00 Add GST
FREE TRIAL CLASS
WEE ONES (2 - 4) CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Option 1 - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers with Ankle Length Poodle Socks.
Option 2 - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes. Running shoes and dress shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert only. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
Poodle socks or Black Dress Socks should be worn to class to insure dance shoes do not over-stretch.
BOTTOMS - ANY COLOUR
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts should be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - ANY COLOUR
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Option 2 McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Student's may choose either costume option. Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in November. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costume Rentals are available for those who wish to rent for the season rather than purchase.
All performing dancers require a costume.
New Costume Fees
Option 1 -Malley Sport Skirt $95
Option 2 - Malley Sport Polo $75 or T-Shirt $60
Costume Rental Fees Beginner Skirt: $50.00 In addition to the Beginner skirt, students will need to purchase a long sleeve black bodysuit and poodle socks as these items are not included with the costume rental.
Wee Ones students enrolling in Full Season perform at St Patrick's Fest, Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes). Fall Session (no performances), Winter Session (St. Patrick's Fest), Spring Session (Year End Recital), Summer Session (optional Folklorama)
Wee Ones ages 2 - 3 interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile. The competition offers a Pre-Beginner competition where Wee Ones have the opportuhnity to dance with an older student to gain the experience of competition, have fun with their friends, and have the reassurance of an older dancer to help them compete.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
NEW BEGINNERS
*Ages 4 - 5 *Ages 5 - 10 *Ages 11 - 17
A fun and energetic introduction to Irish Dance with classes for beginners of all ages. The 45 or 60 minute class includes warm up, technique, and choreographed routines for performance. Students learn the Basic Reel and a Céili (group) dance. Dancers develop technique, timing, and gain confidence with the basics of Irish soft shoe. Beginners perform at St. Patrick's, Recital, and Folklorama (optional Summer classes) *Beginner students who learn the Bunghrád Reel have the option to transfer to a Level 1 class at anytime during the season.
BEGINNER 4 - 6 (45 min)
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $598.50 or 9 Payments $70.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
FALL SESSION (Sept - Dec): 1 Payment $300.00 Add GST
FREE TRIAL CLASS
BEGINNER 5 - 10 (60 min)
Monday 5:30 - 6:30 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $641.25 or 9 Payments $75.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
FALL SESSION (Sept - Dec): 1 Payment $325.00 Add GST
FREE TRIAL CLASS
BEGINNER 11 - 17 (60 min)
Monday 5:30 - 6:30 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $641.25 or 9 Payments $75.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
FALL SESSION (Sept - Dec): 1 Payment $325.00 Add GST
FREE TRIAL CLASS
BEGINNER CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Option 1 - Irish Soft Shoes with Ankle Length Poodle Socks. Beginner 4 - 6 may wear Black Ballet Slippers with Ankle Length Poodle Socks .
Option 2 - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes. Runners and dress shoes are not permitted for safety reasons. Students may choose female or male shoes, whichever they prefer.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
Poodle socks or Black Dress Socks should be worn to class to insure dance shoes do not over-stretch.
BOTTOMS - BLACK
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - BLACK
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Option 2 Beginner 4 - 6 McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Option 1 Beginner 6 - 12 / 13 - 17 McConnell Malley Sport DressOption 2 Beginner 6 - 12/ 13 - 17 McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt or T-Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in November. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. Students may chooe to wear the female or male costume. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costume Rentals are available for those who wish to rent for the season rather than purchase.
All performing dancers require a costume.
New Costume Fees
Option 1 -Malley Sport Skirt $95, Malley Sport Dress $195
Option 2- Malley Sport Polo $75 or T-Shirt $60
Costume Rental Fees Beginner Skirt: $50 Full Season. Malley Sport Dress $75.00 Full Season. In addition to the Beginner skirt, students will need to purchase a long sleeve black bodysuit and poodle socks as these items are not included with the costume rental.
Full Season Beginner Students perform at St Patrick's Fest, Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes)Fall Session (no performance), Winter Session (St. Patrick's Fest'), Spring Session (Year End Recital), Summer Session (optional Folklorama).
Beginner Students interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile.
All Beginner students interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile. The competition offers a Pre-Beginner competition where dancers of all ages have the opportuhnity to gain the experience of competition and have fun with their friends. Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
*Ages 4 - 5 *Ages 5 - 10 *Ages 11 - 17
A fun and energetic class designed for youth dancers who already have previous Irish dance experience. This 60-minute class includes a full warm-up, technique refinement, and dynamic choreographed routines tailored for dancers looking to build upon their existing skills. Students will advance their soft shoe training by mastering intermediate reels, jigs, and Céilí (group) dances. The class focuses on sharpening rhythm, precision, and performance confidence in a supportive, recreational environment. Dancers will showcase their talents at our annual St. Patrick's Day performances, Year-End Recital, and Folklorama (optional summer classes).*Dancers looking for a greater challenge have the option to enrol in a competitive stream class.
AGES 4 - 5 (45 min)
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $598.50 or 9 Payments $70.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
AGES 5 - 10 (60 min)
Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 AM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $641.25 or 9 Payments $75.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
AGES 11 - 17 (75 min)
Wednesday 7:15 - 8:30 PM
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $769.50 or 9 Payments $75.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
ADULT +18
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
ADULT SOFT & HARD SHOE (90 min)
FULL SEASON (Sept - May): *1 Payment $940.50 or 9 Payments $110.00 Add GST
*5% Full Season Payment Discount - Additional 5% Family Discounts offered for Full Season Enrolment
FALL SESSION (Sept - Dec): 1 Payment $450.00 Add GST
FREE TRIAL CLASS
ADULT CLASS INFORMATION
Please click on the tabs below for more information
Option 1 - Irish Soft Shoes or Black Ballet Slippers. Hard Shoes are required for the Hard Shoe Class.
Option 2 - Black Capezio Jazz Shoes with Black Dress Socks. Hard Shoes are required for the Hard Shoe Class.
New Irish Dance Shoes may be ordered on-line -CLICK HERE Second Hand Irish Dance Shoes are an economic option for growing dancers. McConnell School Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand shoes and costumes - CLICK HERE
Dancers should have the necessary footwear by the end of the first month of classes. New students may wear socks for the first few weeks of classes.
Dance clothing should allow for non-restrictive movement for safety. Long hair should be tied back at all times. Jewellery should be limited to medical alert. Simple studs for dancers who cannot remove earrings. Dance costumes should not be worn to class.
BOTTOMS - BLACK
Tights, leggings, yoga or dance pants, shorts and dance skirts must be of an appropriate length and not impede with dancers movement. For safety yoga and dance pants should not be longer than ankle length.
TOPS - BLACK
Bodysuits, athletic tops, and t-shirts should allow for ease of movement and should not be overly large.
NOT APPROPRIATE
Jeans, dress pants, sweat pants, dresses, and Irish dance costumes (these should be saved for performances). No Hoodies, sweatshirts, hats or baseball caps
Option 2 - McConnell Malley Sport Polo Shirt, Black Dress Pants
Irish Dance costumes are used for several years, until a dancers grows or advances levels and needs to upgrade. New costume orders are placed in January. Second hand costumes are a good, economic option for growing dancers. We have a school Facebook group dedicated to Buy and Sell for Second Hand Dance Shoes and Costumes - CLICK HERE
Costumes are only required for dancers who wish to perform.
Performance is optional for all Adult students. Full Season Adult Students are invited to perform at St Patrick's Fest, Recital and Folklorama (optional summer clases). Fall Session (no performance), Winter Session (St. Patricks Fest'), Spring Session (Year End Recital), Summer (optional Folklorama)
Performance is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to participate.
Adult students who are interested in competitive Irish Dance are invited to compete in our local competition Canada Féile. Graded competitions are offered for dancers over 6 to adult. Canada Féile is a great opportunity for dancers to try competitive Irish dance. Adult dancers who are intersted in competitive Irish dance are strongly encouraged to enrol in our Competitive Level 1 - 3 Class.
Competition is optional and dancers require a school costume in order to compete.
IRISH DANCE TEACHES US
Discipline
Value of hard work
How to set goals
How to achieve goals
How to listen
How to follow & how to lead
How to win & how to loose
IRISH DANCE MAKES US
Better athletes
Better musicians
Better teammates
More confident
IRISH DANCE GIVES US
Good health and Fitness
Life-long friendships
Determination
Perseverance
We acknowledge that we are located on First Nations Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral territory of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota, Dené, and Ojibway-Cree, and the traditional homeland of the Métis Nation. We recognise and honour that our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation on Treaty 3 Territory.