Course: Progressing Beginners - Light and Heavy Shoe đ
Kursdatum
- tor, 10 sep '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST Â - Gjort
- tor, 17 sep '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST Â - Gjort
- tor, 24 sep '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST
- tor, 1 okt '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST
- tor, 8 okt '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST
- tor, 15 okt '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST
- tor, 22 okt '26 18:00 â 19:00 BST
- tor, 29 okt '26 18:00 â 19:00 GMT
- tor, 5 nov '26 18:00 â 19:00 GMT
- tor, 12 nov '26 18:00 â 19:00 GMT
- tor, 19 nov '26 18:00 â 19:00 GMT
- tor, 26 nov '26 18:00 â 19:00 GMT
Detaljer
This course has started and places are no longer available for this term
This is an 12-week course for progressing beginner-level Irish dancers with over 6 month's experience who want to keep learning Irish dancing in a fun and supportive environment!
Each class will cover both heavy and light dancing, so you can build your confidence with both.
This is perfect for dancers who...
âą Have been Irish dancing for at least 6 months
âą Are comfortable with the very basics of soft shoe dancing (threes, sevens, jumps, rise and grind)
âą Have already tried some simple heavy shoe dancing.
âą Are confident in other dance styles and able to pick up steps quickly
In Autumn we will be learning...
âą St Patrick's Day traditional set dance (step)
âą Beginners Treble Reel
âą Progressing Beginners Single Jig
âą Progressing Beginners Reel
đ„ These steps should look familiar and comfortable:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQKgzKWeGTdsNraSEE7Zd0WqtFFzVfU3/view
đ„ These steps should look totally manageable:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0ShUqrY3b7ngJ9tT_-kFQtXv8n03CNK/view?usp=drive_link
đ„ These steps should look very ambitious, but achievable with lots of practice!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyLt1ME3WJJ3AzePO4R7ihFocxC-3vvn/view?usp=drive_link
đđ» Your teacher will be Lauren Young, lead Beginner/Improver teacher with over 25 years experience in Festival & Irish Step dancing.
đ„ This is a social class with optional post-jig swig at The Kennington down the road!
Note: This course is offered as a block booking only, so the group can build on steps this week
NivÄ: Beginner
Instruktioner
đ§ Bring a bottle of water and wear trainers and something you're happy to sweat in! Loop earplugs are recommended to anyone who is sensitive to loud sounds.
You do not need dance shoes for this class, but you are welcome to use them. Recommendations in the handbook which is shared upon booking.
đ„ Every week we'll have an optional post-jig swig at The Kennington pub round the corner
Joining for the first time? Take a look at these two short videos which take you through everything you need to know before joining your first class, including getting to the venue, what to expect, our teachers, what to bring and wear and how to make the most of it
đ„ Getting ready for your class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XItLKz2Oec
đ„ What to expect at your first class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jHLkoCDDc&ab_channel=JigandaSwig-IrishDancingforLondoners
Refunds:
No refunds are allowed for individual classes included on this course if a full-course ticket has been purchased.
You may cancel your booking for a course, without charge, up to 72 hours before the start of the first Session. Please email hello@jigandaswig.co.uk up to 72 hours before the course start time to confirm cancellation and request a refund.
We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellations made within 72 hours of the first class, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Biljetter / Bokningstyper
Plats
Flow Dance Oval
Unit 3, Ground Floor, Canterbury Court, Kennington Park Business Centre 1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE