Formal
lessons at the King O’Sullivan School of Irish Dance
generally follows an academic calendar. You can expect
your beginner's lesson to run approximately one hour, one
afternoon or evening each week. Additionally the teacher
may call for extra lessons, especially before an important
performance or competition. These lessons may or may not
require additional lesson fees depending on the
circumstances. Also, private or semi-private (two or three
dancers) lessons can be arranged with the teacher
throughout the year at an agreed fee schedule.
Parents shouldn't expect to remain in the same room while
lessons are in progress. Like an academic setting, the
teacher needs to be in control of the class and have the
full attention of the students. However, a teacher may
open certain lessons for parents to observe and question.
These nights may be beneficial to the parent keeping
abreast of the child's development thus being able to more
closely monitor his / her practice at home.
It is imperative that the teacher is able to have an
unrestricted view of the line of the dancers legs, knees
and feet. Any clothing that will restrict this view or any
clothing that will inhibit the dancer from being able to
fully move is not appropriate for class.
Dancers will start out in soft shoes for their beginner
classes before they train in the hard shoes. If a dancer
already has a pair of black Ballet shoes they can wear
these for class until they start performing or competing.
If you don't already own a pair of Ballet shoes, you will
need to purchase Irish soft shoes by your third class.
Girls wear the lace up soft shoes known as pomps and the
boys wear split soled jazz shoes. Contact Jessie if you
have any questions.
Girl's Class Attire:
King O’Sullivan T-shirt, white shorts / bike shorts,
poodle socks and ghillies. Hair must be secured off the
face. No tights please!
Boy's Class Attire:
Our school T-shirt, shorts, black socks and jazz shoes
with heel.
Chewing Gum:
not permitted at any
time. |
