12:00-1:30 Fridays (90 minutes)
K-12
$300 + $50 supply fee

This integrated class offers school age kids a structured arts and physical education curriculum differentiated by age and prior experience. The class is split into two 40 minute segments, one focused on dance instruction, and the second on art. Older, more advanced students will start with the art segment and younger kids will start with the dance segment. There will be a 10 minute storytelling interlude between sections with an emphasis on Irish folklore, culture, and music.

Catherine Brice, director and instructor at Annapolis Percussive Dance, will be teaching old-style Irish step dancing. This style of percussive dance has an emphasis on rhythm, musicality, and improvisation.

Artist Amy Healey will provide instruction in various artistic media, including: watercolor and acrylic painting, oil and chalk pastel, print-making, sculpting, mixed media, and digital art. Students will be focused on making art from life and from their imagination.

The semester will culminate in an informal performance and art showcase in studio. The end-of-year showcase will be held in conjunction with Annapolis Percussive Dance’s recital.

There is a $50 supply fee to contribute to the cost of art supplies. This fee is per family, not per child. Tuition is $30 per student per 90-minute class, totaling in $300 for a 10 week Fall semester.

9:00-9:45 Wednesdays (45 minutes)
Age 0-2
$150 for ten weeks

Join us every Tuesday morning to get the wiggles out with your little one in our creative movement and art class. This 45 minute class is a combination of dance, song, and art. The creative movement portion of the class is led by Catherine and includes gross motor, stretching, and rhythm activities. The art portion of the class is led by Amy and includes fingerpaints, clay play, collage, nature crafts, and print making, etc.

Parents are expected to participate in all activities with their child.

1:00-1:45 Thursdays (45 minutes)
Age 3-4
$150 for ten weeks

Join us every Thursday afternoon to get the wiggles out with your little one in our creative movement and art class for preschoolers. This 45 minute class is a combination of dance, song, and art. The creative movement portion of the class is led by Catherine and includes gross motor, stretching, and rhythm activities. The art portion of the class is led by Amy and includes fingerpaints, clay play, nature crafts, and print making, etc.

Parents are asked to stay on location for the duration of the class, but can choose whether or not they participate in the activities.

Ages: 16+
Day/Time: Wednesdays, Beginners 6:15-7:15 | Int/Advanced 6:30-7:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
(Full semester or drop-in rates available)

In this social, adult-focused class, students learn simple reel steps (“threes”, “sevens”, and the “bang step”), shuffles, tip downs, sean-nós battering, and easy social dances.  A strong emphasis of the class is on improvisation, building confidence in sean-nós dance as well as learning beginner set dances to reinforce dance vocabulary. Beginners and Intermediate/Advance classes overlap for 45 minutes to build community between dancers.

Ages: Intergenerational (individuals and families)
Day/Time: Thursdays 5:00
Duration: 60 minutes

Individuals and families are invited to learn together in this intergenerational beginner tap dance class. Students will learn the fundamental tap dancing steps and work on honing their sense of rhythm. This will be accomplished through practicing drills, learning new routines, and playing rhythm games. This class will be a fun and friendly learning environment, respectful of people of all ages who want to learn and have fun moving their feet! Tuition is $275 per family!

Ages: All
Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes

The Level 2/3 class is is for experienced sean-nós dancers. Students must have taken the Level 1 class prior to registration in Level 2/3. This class is for strengthening technique and expanding our set dance repertoire. Dancers will continue to hone their improvisation skills.

Ages: 7+
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:15
Duration: 45 minutes

In this beginner class, students learn simple reel steps (“threes” and “sevens”), shuffles, tip downs, sean-nós battering, and easy social dances that use these skills.  They define key terms such as tempo, rhythm, meter, and time signature, and learn to distinguish between reels and double jigs.

Ages: All
Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30
Duration: 45 minutes

This class begins our core curriculum, expanding the skills gained in the beginner classes. Students hone sean-nós battering skills, and begin dancing double jigs. They learn classic old-style set dances:  The Priest in His Boots, the Maggie Pickens, Single Time, and Saint Patrick's Day. 

Ages: 4–6
Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes

Creative Rhythms uses games and play to introduce preschoolers to Irish dancing. Students learn to make sounds with various parts of their feet, to hop, march, and balance on heels and toes.  Students will be introduced to basic Irish dance steps, such as the rise and grind and the side step.