School Philosophy
Established to promote Irish heritage as well as national and international sports competition, McMenamin Irish Dance Academy requires no auditions or qualifiers. The only prerequisite is the student’s interest to learn Irish dance.

Dance Levels

Beginner
A dancer who has never had any Irish Dance Training. In this level the students will learn basic form along with the Jig and Reel.

Advance Beginner
The dancers learn the Slip Jig, Traditional Hornpipe and Traditional Treble Jig along with learning new steps in the Jig and Reel.

Novice
The student’s progress to harder material still working on form and technique. At this level the students learn the slow hornpipe and treble jig.

Open Solo
The Dancers has now qualified for the regional championships. Here they dancer will learn the Reel, Slip Jig, Slow Hornpipe, Treble Jig, and a Set Dance.

Preliminary Championship and Championship
Here the dancers train for National and World level Competition.

Beginner classes start again this summer and upcoming fall. Want more information? eMail us at: info@mcmenaminacademy.com or Register and get an informational packet. Register for Summer/Fall 2008

Costume Descriptions

Beginner
Girls wear the school skirt & vest with white blouse. Boys wear black pants, shirt, and tie.

Advance Beginner and Novice
Girls wear the McMenamin Irish Dance Academy Dress.

Boys wear black pants, shirt, and tie.

Open Solo & Championship Classes
Girls and Boys wear their solo costumes. The Teacher must approve the costumes.