ATHENS, GA
Oonagh Lynch Benson
TCRG
Athens Director
Oonagh Lynch Benson, TCRG, enjoys sharing her Irish heritage with her dancers through her lifelong love of Irish dance. She encourages all students to perform and compete their best while emphasizing fun, friendship, and teamwork.
Classes
All dancers are evaluated by our certified staff to determine which class would best suit their needs. Be aware that competition level does not determine class placement.
Beginner Class
The Beginner class is designed to introduce new students to the basics of Irish dance. Dancers will learn the fundamental movements and motions of traditional Irish dance. This class is suited for students ages 4 and up.
Beginner 1 Soft Shoe
Thursdays - 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Beginner 2 Soft Shoe
Thursdays - 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Beginner Hard Shoe
Mondays - 6:30pm to 7:00pm
Advanced Beginner Class
The Advanced Beginner Class is open to students at the Advanced Beginner level. Dancers will continue to build on their skills and work on learning new dances and more advanced material in both soft and hard shoe.
Soft Shoe
Thursday - 6:30pm to 7:15pm
Hard Shoe
Monday - 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Advanced Class
The Advanced classes are geared toward Novice, Prizewinner & Championship level dancers. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced dances and skills with a focus on helping dancers achieve their competitive goals through an emphasis on technique, style, and fitness.