Young Beginner
Saturday* 9:00-9:45am

Recommended for ages 3-6 with little or no previous experience.

As a "Young Beginner", we will explore the positions and movements used to create the step dances. Classes are shorter to hold the attention of the dancers. When a dancer is able to demonstrate the Easy Reel, 1-2-3's, the Campfire Reel, and the 4-hand Ceili, they can move to Beginner 1A.

*Parents are invited to dance with their child.
**Playtime includes snacks and time for crafts and games.

Tuesday** 1:00-2:00pm

Recommended for ages 3-6 with little or no previous experience.

Beginner 1A
Monday 5:00-6:00pm

Recommended for ages 4-5 with previous experience at RHID, or ages 6-7 with no experience.

In "Beginner 1A", we will continue to explore the step dances, including introduction to the Slip Jig. In order to advance into Beginner 1B, dancers must be able to demonstrate 1-2-3's, Jump 2-3's, the Easy Reel, the Campfire Reel, the Slip Jig, and the 4- and 6-hand Ceilis.
Saturday 10-10:45am

Recommended for ages 5 and up with previous experience, or 7+ with no prior Irish dance.

Beginner 1B
Monday 5:45-6:45pm

Recommended for ages 8+, with or without prior dance background.

In "Beginner 1B" we will continue to improve technique and learn movements for the remaining light shoe dances. To progress into Beginner 2A, dancers must be able to properly execute all the Beginner Reel steps, a Slip, Single and Light Jig, and the 2- and 3-hand Ceili dances.

Thursday 5:40-6:40pm
Hershey

Recommended for ages 6+, with or without prior dance background.

Wednesday 6:15-7:15pm

Recommended for ages 8+, with or without prior dance background.

Adult
Monday 6:45-7:45pm Recommended for any adult who wants to have fun learning Irish dance.

Adult Pre-Novice
Thursday 7:15-8:15pm
Indiantown Gap 		For adults with previous Irish dance experience.

Beginner 2A
Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

As a "Beginner 2A" dancer, we will continue to refine technique and explore the other soft shoe dances. In order to advance into the next level, dancers must know all the Beginner Reels and Slip Jigs, the advanced two-hand, Seige of Carrick, and current choreography.

For dancers with more than 2 years of Irish dance experience, or by audition.
Attendance in both classes weekly is required.

Beginner 2B

(Also referred to as Pre-Novice)
Sunday 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesday 6:15-7:30

As a "Beginner 2B" dancer, we will continue to improve technique and learn the rest of the soft shoe dances. Upon completeion of the soft shoe dances, dancers will be introduced to Hardshoe movements. In order to advance into the next level, dancers must know all the Beginner 2 Light Jigs, Single Jigs and Slip Jigs, Haste to the Wedding, the Hardshoe Reels, and current choreography.

By audition only - for dancers with more than 3 years of Irish dance experience or who otherwise meet level requirements. Attendance in both classes weekly is required.

Novice 1 & 2
Sunday 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday 7:15-8:30pm

In "Novice" we continue to add more intricate movements to our soft shoe repertoire and explore some more difficult hard shoe steps. In order to advance to the next level, dancers must execute perfect technique and master every dance in all of the following categories: Soft Shoe Reels, Light Jigs, Single Jigs, Slip Jigs, Hard Shoe Reels, Hornpipes, and Treble Jigs, in addition to current class choreography.

By audition only. Attendance in both classes weekly is required.

Intermediate
Sunday 3:00-4:00pm
Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm 		In "Intermediate", dancers are expected to show the utmost of their abilities in both their dancing and their attitude in class. In order to advance into the next level dancers must have perfect technique and master all of the following dances: All Intermediate Reels, Intermediate Single Jigs, Intermediate Slip Jigs, Intermediate Hard Shoe Reels, Hornpipes,Treble Jigs and current class choreography.

By audition only. Attendance in both classes weekly is required.

Apprentice
Sunday 2:15-3:00pm In the Apprentice program, dancers in Novice 2 or above who have an interest in teaching can train to become future instructors. This program includes weekly instruction and practice with younger dancers.

For Rebel Heart dancers in Novice 2 and above, by invitation only.

Advanced
Sunday 1:00-2:15pm
Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm 		Our elite group, known as "Advanced", has performed with Celtic Crossroads and Scythian. Dancers in this level have choreographed countless unique numbers, which have been included in the group's stage productions, as well as featured in shows throughout the year. Several members have also become talented and admired instructors. The personality of these Rebel Heart stars is showcased in every one of the group's appearances.