McClanahan School of Irish Dance
2010-2011 Class Schedule Updated!
The 2010 -2011 Class Schedule is now available.
Class Schedule 2010 - 2011
Beginner 1: Monday 4:30-5:30
Beginner 2: Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Advanced Beginner: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Novice 2: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30
PC/OC: Monday & Wednesday 6:30-9:00
Novice 1: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30
Intermediate: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00
Prelim Prep: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00
Interested in Irish Dance?!
Calling all Beginners! The 2010 -2011 Registration Form is now available for our 2010-2011 classes. Please download the form, fill it out, and feel free use the contact information on the bottom of the form if you have any questions.
If you’re new to Irish Dance we have a handy Beginner’s Brochure that can help new dancers (and their parents) learn more about Irish Dance!
Summer Camp!
Yes, that’s right, the first ever McClanahan Irish Dance summer camp was held on June 8 thru 10, and a great time was had by all. With thanks to Elizabeth, you can view some great pictures of our dance camp.
March Madness
We had a great time dancing and performing at over 25 local schools and community centers. Enjoy some of the great photos from the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Louisville.
2010 Parade Photos. (Click on any image to enlarge.)
More 2010 Parade Photos! (Click on any image to enlarge.)
New to Irish Dance?
A handy 2009 - 2010 Beginner’s Brochure is available for download as an pdf file.
Ready to Get Started?
Here’s all you need: our 2009-2010 Class Schedule and our 2009 - 2010 Registration Form.
About Our School
The McClanahan School of Irish Dance began offering classes for traditional Irish step dancing in 1993. Now, over a decade later, we offer a full range of competitive & recreational classes to accommodate each dancer, from Beginners to Champions. Whatever the purpose, our main goal is to teach Irish step dancing in a positive and fun way.
There are over 100 dancers enrolled from all over the Louisville and Southern Indiana area. Children are grouped by age in small classes for personal attention. Dancing not only continues an integral part of Irish culture, but also builds self-esteem, physical coordination and mental skills.
In addition to competing on local, regional, national, and world stages, the McClanahan School performs throughout Kentuckiana at such venues as the Irish Rover, Molly Malone’s, Irish Fest, Kentucky Center for the Arts, and the Kentucky State Fair as well as at a variety of schools, senior centers, and nursing homes.
The McClanahan School is a registered, certified school of Irish Dance taught by a teacher who is registered and certified, and subject to all the rules set forth by the Irish Dance Commission and applied through the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA).
Staff
Heather McClanahan Ackerman, TCRG, is certified by An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha ( the Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin, Ireland and has over 25 years of dance experience. As a student of Mary McGing, TCRG, she qualified for and competed in the North American Championships, World Championships, danced for Gene Kelly, and went on tour in the former Soviet Union.
Emily Major is a former competitive dancer and now an assistant instructor. She attends the University of Louisville where she is studying Sociology. Emily is also studying to receive her Irish dance teacher certification.
Recent Events and-Performances. (Click on any image to enlarge.)
2008 Class Photos. (Click on any image to enlarge.)
Dancers from Oireachtas 2008. (Click on any image to enlarge.)
The 2009-2010 Class Schedule, including an online registration form, is now available on the 2009-2010 Classes page!