The Thunder on the Plains Project
~ Irish Dance Instruction for Communities in Nebraska ~
***NEXT SESSION BEGINS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH! NEW STUDENTS WELCOME!***
Class Locations:
At this time, all classes are held in the Omaha/Millard area, located at:
'The Next Step...Dancing With Maren'
13530 Discovery Drive (zip code 68137)
If driving from "Q" Street - turn South onto S. 132nd Street then West onto Discovery Drive - it will be on the Right side of the street in the strip mall.
If driving from Harrison Street - turn North onto S. 132nd Street then West onto Discovery Drive - it will be on the Right side of the street in the strip mall.
***If you are not in the Omaha area but are interested in Irish Dance classes - please contact us by email.
Next Session: Begins Sunday September 7th
We Welcome new students for the Ceili Classes any time! Please stop by the studio on Sunday's if you would like more information or would like to observe a class.
A Céilidh or céilí (pronounced "kay-lee") is a social event, typically with Celtic music and dancing. The word céilidh is Scottish Gaelic for 'visit', denoting the event's origin as an informal, home gathering. The music is cheerful and lively, and the basic steps can be learned easily; a short instructional session is often provided for new dancers before the start of the dance itself.
This is also a form of dancing in
Ceili – definition from www.reference.com
When:
Sundays from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm (time slot subject to change)
Learn the basic steps for Irish Dance and begin applying them in a social setting to Traditional Irish Folk
Dances. This is a great way to stay in shape and meet new people! The first half hour of each class will be spent
reviewing steps and introducing new steps - the remaining time is focused on applying the steps to dances.
Where:
'The Next Step... Dancing with Maren!'
Tuition:
$40 per month (per student)
Please fill out this form on your computer, print it, sign the waiver and take it with you to your first class.
Irish Step Dancing - Basics Class (Classes will run September through May with two weeks off in December.)
Next Session: Begins Sunday September 7th
Accepting enrollment now!
Irish stepdance has two main forms: hardshoe, a percussive dance form, and light (or ‘soft) shoe, a form which is primarily about the movement, not the sound. In recent years, made popular by such shows as Riverdance & Lord of the Dance, often marked by rigidly held upper body and choreography to accommodate a fair number of dancers.
Irish Step Dancing – definition from www.reference.com
When:
Adults ( 16 & Up ) - Sunday's from 10.30am - 11.30am (time slot is subject to change)
Youth (6 - 16 exceptions may apply) - Sunday's from 4pm-5pm (time slot is subject to change)
Students will learn the basic movements and rhythms for Irish Dancing and learn to apply them to both the Irish Reel and the Irish Jig.
Where:
'The Next Step... Dancing with Maren!'
Tuition:
$50 per month (per student).
Registration Form: The Thunder On The Plains Enrollment Form.pdf
Please fill out this form on your computer, print it, sign the waiver and take it with you to your first class.
Private Lessons -
Private lessons are available upon request for individuals or small groups on Wednesdays, and Friday's through Sunday's. Please contact Cassandra for details.
Discounts:
We do offer a discount for families, with more than one member of the same household taking classes, of $10 off the total tuition bill for each additional member signing up for classes. (ie: if you and 3 youth are signing up under your family for classes - you would receive $30 off of your total tuition, if you only have 2 youth signing up and neither parent is taking classes, you would receive $10 off of your total tuition, etc.)
Make Up Policy:
There are various options for making up a missed class - and they are at no extra charge to you as they are covered in your monthly tuition. We highly encourage students and parents to discuss make-up options with the instructor if they are unable to attend lessons. Our classes firmly support the policy of 'No Student Gets Left Behind' but we request that you meet us halfway.
Contact (Email Link) for Cassandra: thunderontheplainsproject@yahoo.com
