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Sean Culkin began his teaching career with a
few adult evening classes. Even though most of the Culkin School students are now children,
Sean and
fellow instructors, Nicki Sack Bayhurst and Megan Howard, continue to have a strong commitment to adult
Irish dancers.
The Culkin School offers a variety of classes for
adult Irish dancers. As in the children’s classes, the adult classes are designed
to prepare students to successfully compete, but the decision to compete is
entirely up to the dancer. While many adults compete and perform, there are
also students who take classes for fun, exercise and love of Irish music and
dance. Classes are a combination of step and figure dancing and are
currently being taught by Megan Howard and Nicki Sack Bayhurst with assistance from Denise Olive and Megan Moloney.
Adult Levels (2009 - 2010)
Adult classes are grouped so that each student receives individualized attention from our teaching staff. In addition to our TCRGs, advanced-level adult instructors assist in our classes to ensure good teacher-to-student ratios.
Beginner teens, aged 16 and up, are
invited to join the adult beginners class. Adult students with previous experience should contact the school regarding placement into an appropriate adult class.
In 2009 - 2010, there are four adult classes on the Culkin School's schedule. All classes are taught in conjunction with Glen Echo park and registration is through the park. Registration opens August 3, 2009.
Session 1 runs September 21 to January 25. Session 2 runs February 1 to June 7.
Follow this link to register for adult classes.
| Intro to Irish Dance |
Have you ever wanted to try Irish Dance? This class teaches the beginning techniques and steps of Irish Dance. You'll learn to dance a reel and maybe even an Irish jig. It's great fun and great exercise. Class 1 (Sep 21 to Jan 25): No previous experience necessary. Class 2 (Feb 1 to Jun 7): PREREQUISITE: Class 1 or permission of instructor. Class 2 builds on material of Class 1. Age Range: 16 and up. Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. |
| Intermediate Irish Dance I for Adults |
Open to existing Culkin School of Irish Dance Level 2 and Level 3 adult students. We will continue to progress with more advanced soft shoe dances, as well as focus on learning fast speed hard shoe dances and techniques. PREREQUISITE: Class 1 or permission of instructor. Class 2 builds on material of Class 1. Mondays, 8 to 9:30 p.m. |
| Intermediate Irish Dance II for Adults |
Open to existing Culkin School of Irish Dance Level 4 & 5 students. This class focuses on competitive steps in soft shoe and hard shoe (fast speeds) for adults. We will also continue to learn slow speed hard shoe material. Class 2: PREREQUISITE: Class 1 or permission of instructor. Class 2 builds on material of Class 1. Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Advanced Irish Dance for Adults |
Open to existing Culkin School of Irish Dance Level 5 students. This class focuses on advanced soft shoe material and advanced slow speed hard shoe material. Class 2 PREREQUISITE: Class 1 or permission of instructor. Class 2 material builds on material of Class 1. Tuesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
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