Irish Dancer in full costume, out in Aussie bush, standing up on her toes

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's - about our dance school and Irish dancing

"What do we need to bring to our first dance class?"

For your first class we don't expect you to have 'all the bits and bobs.' Just make sure you have a water bottle and come in clothes you can dance in - preferably active wear
"What classes are offered at Claddagh School of Dance?"

At Claddagh, we specialise in Irish dance classes for dancers of all ages and abilities in Mackay, Marian and also virtually. We have three streams of programs - Our preschool Jump’n Jig classes for dancers aged 18 months to 5 years old, our curriculum classes for children aged 5 to 17 year old and our adult program for dancers 18 and beyond! We offer soft-shoe classes where dancers can learn traditional and modern solo as well as group (Ceili) dances. We also offer hard-shoe classes where dancers learn how to use their feet rhythmically in both traditional and modern styles.
"How do I enrol myself or my child into Irish dance classes?"

If you go to our enrolment page and click the 'Enrol Today' button you will be sent through to the sign up page for dance studio pro. Simply create an account by filling out the info and selecting 'add a student' or 'I take classes' - Depending if you are signing up for Irish dance classes or signing your child up. After creating your dance account you can then select to enrol between our 16 different class options. We recommend if you are unsure which Irish dance class is right for you, that you reach out to us through our 'Contact Us' page or by using our contact info. We are more than ready to help find the right Irish dance class for you!