Surrounded by and intersecting with a unique and complex set of cultural and political influences, Irish Americans in Chicago took the lead in innovations within the dance form that eventually led to such groundbreaking productions as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.”
Flanagan takes the reader on a journey that is distinctly Irish yet unmistakably American. Performances that contributed to making Chicago an international center for Irish dance. From the first appearance of step dancers at Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to the emergence of world-renowned Chicago performers and choreographers such as Michael Flatley and Mark Howard, she depicts the teachers, schools, and Kathleen Flanagan gives a fascinating account of the art form in Chicago, the city that is currently one of the global centers for Irish dance practice. In this first detailed history of Irish dance in the Irish diaspora, In the melting pot of America, Irish dance came of age in Chicago Dancers can choose to only do Kings Crew without another program however, in order to be selected for Queens Crew or Selects, dancers must be actively participating in the Level A Competitive Program.UW Press - : Steps in Time: The History of Irish Dance in Chicago, Kathleen M. They perform 3-5 routines for each of these competitions.
Travel Teams will do 3-6 competitions and are expected to travel to the competitions chosen by the instructors for each season. Dancers in Selects are chosen by the instructors and will be invited if they are ready for that type of team. Auditions are held for Queens Crew and for Kings Crew. Queens Crew (Pointe/Ballet), Kings Crew (Hip Hop) and Selects. There are 3 Travel Competition Teams here at SIT. Dancers aged 13+ who opt out of acro classes will not be allowed to perform any acro in their choreography. Acro is mandatory for dancers aged 12 and under and optional for aged 13+. They will learn routines in a variety of styles chosen by the instructors and will have three mandator classes per week: 1 choreography class and 2 technique/conditioning/ballet classes per week. Level A Competition Team - Dancers must be selected for this program and will compete 5-6 routines in 2 competitions in the Spring. They will learn routines in a variety of styles chosen by the instructors and will have two mandatory classes per week: 1 choreography class and 1 technique class per week. Level B Competition Team - Dancers must be selected for this program and will compete 2-3 routines in one competition in the Spring. Step In Time Dance has 3 levels of Competition Teams. *If you would like to be considered for one of these competition teams, please let us know by email to and we will guide you to the appropriate evaluations. For dancers age 9+ please contact us for more information. They are an add-on to the mash-up classes and will help prepare dancers who are interested in advancing to one of the competitive levels in the future. Recreational Technique Classes: These classes are for the budding dancer who wants to delve more into the technique and conditioning aspects of dance class. For age group, please select your dancer's age as of December 31, 2022. Mash-up classes for age 13+ are available at the Hampton location only. Mash-up classes are available in both Hampton and Sussex locations for the following age groups: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5-6, Age 7-8, Age 9-10, Age 11-12. Recreational Mash-Up Classes: NEW this season, mash-up classes will introduce dancers to a variety of styles throughout the season including: Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acro & Hip Hop. Above all, we want students to enjoy themselves and develop an appreciation for the creative art of dance and the passion that is shared by all of the instructors at Step In Time.Ģ022-2023 DANCE SEASON (Please read Policies and Procedures for more information) We offer classes in both recreational and competitive levels so that all students have the opportunity to participate. We aim to increase fitness levels, strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence in all dancers.
The individual growth and creativity of all our students is a priority for Step In Time. Our mission is to provide dance instruction to those students interested in a positive and rewarding learning environment.
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