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GAELIC DANCERS

Keeping the Irish Dancing culture alive in Christchurch

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OUR STORY

Gaelic Dancers is one of the oldest Irish Dance Schools in New Zealand. Founded by Miss Gail in 1950, our school offers a friendly environment to learn traditional Irish dance. 

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Each year we work towards our annual dance performance 'Reel Time'. We give every dancer the opportunity to learn and participate in performances. 

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We pride ourselves of providing a fun, safe and supportive community to learn and embrace the Irish culture. 

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CLASSES WE OFFER

Our dancers range from 5 to 25 years old.
We have three groups of dancers - Beginners, Intermediate and Senior.

BEGINNERS CLASS

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Our beginners class focuses on

  • Basic Irish Dancing techniques

  • Individual dances including the first reel and pump jig

  • Group dances including traditional commission book 4-hand, 6-hand and 8-hand dances, and composed larger dances with students from the other classes. 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS

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Our intermediate class focuses on 

  • Advanced Irish Dancing techniques including hard shoe moves

  • Individual dances including reels, slig-jigs, hornpipes, set dances and jigs.

  • Group dances including traditional commission book dances and composed 3-hand and 4-hand dances. 

SENIOR CLASS

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Our senior class focuses on

  • Advanced Irish Dancing techniques

  • Teaching the students from other classes

  • Composing and performing new dances to traditional and modern music. 

  • Group dances with the younger students. 

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CLASS TIMES & PRICING

Scottish Society Hall Christchurch
136 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8014

Every Friday during school time 
4.30pm to 5.30pm - Beginners 
4.30pm to 6pm - Intermediate
5pm to 7pm - Seniors

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Pricing 

Beginners = $75 per Term

Intermediate = $100 per Term

Senior = $100 per Term

Sibling discounts ($50 per Term for Beginners, $75 per Term for Intermediate & Seniors)

Dancing shoe and Costume hire available 

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Give it a go promotion - Try a free trial class now! 

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Reel Time 2024
Reel Time 2024
When
Saturday 19th October - 2pm and 7pm
Where
Christchurch,
210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
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GET IN TOUCH

Christchurch, New Zealand

Ph: 021 222 0340

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