GAELIC DANCERS
Keeping the Irish Dancing culture alive in Christchurch
OUR STORY
Gaelic Dancers is one of the oldest Irish Dance Schools in New Zealand. Founded by Miss Gail in 1950, our school offers a friendly environment to learn traditional Irish dance.
Each year we work towards our annual dance performance 'Reel Time'. We give every dancer the opportunity to learn and participate in performances.
We pride ourselves of providing a fun, safe and supportive community to learn and embrace the Irish culture.
CLASSES WE OFFER
Our dancers range from 5 to 25 years old.
We have three groups of dancers - Beginners, Intermediate and Senior.
BEGINNERS CLASS
Our beginners class focuses on
Basic Irish Dancing techniques
Individual dances including the first reel and pump jig
Group dances including traditional commission book 4-hand, 6-hand and 8-hand dances, and composed larger dances with students from the other classes.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
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Our intermediate class focuses on
Advanced Irish Dancing techniques including hard shoe moves
Individual dances including reels, slig-jigs, hornpipes, set dances and jigs.
Group dances including traditional commission book dances and composed 3-hand and 4-hand dances.
SENIOR CLASS
Our intermediate class focuses on
Advanced Irish Dancing techniques
Teaching the students from other classes
Composing and performing new dances to traditional and modern music.
Group dances with the younger students.
CLASS TIMES
Scottish Society Hall Christchurch
136 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
Friday
4.30 to 5.30pm - Beginners
5pm to 7pm - Intermediate
5pm to 7pm - Seniors
