Best Dance Classes in Okotoks, AB

Beginner dancers may wear sock feet for their first few classes but after their first month girls should wear black ballet slippers or Irish soft shoes (boys can wear black jazz shoes). This provides protection to dancers feet during class. As a dancer progressive into higher levels proper Irish dance shoes will be required. These can be purchased locally, online, our through our used shoe program. Please speak with your instructor for more information. *Irish Dance shoes follow UK sizes and differ from street/running shoes sizing, always follow the sizing guide for the shoes you are purchasing before ordering.

Dancers are typically ready to enter hardshoe class after their first full year in our Beginner A class. Dancers must be 6 years of age or older to begin hardshoe. Your instructor will inform you when you are ready to enter this class.

Each dancer pays a costume rental fee each year at enrollment. This will provide you dancer with an appropriate size costume they can use throughout the year for performances, class photos, etc. Costumes vary based on level of the dancer and may consists of: White polo shirt Performance skirt Performance Dress Body suite

Beginner classes are split by age where available. As dancers progress they will receive recommendation from their instructor which class is best for them to enroll in each year. Dancers can expect to spend 1-4 years in each level based on personal goals and growth in regular classes. Refer to our Student Handbook to see full details on requirements for each level.