BUFORD, GA
Beginner Class
The Beginner Class is open to students ages 5 & up. This class is designed for new and Beginner dancers. Dancers in the Beginner Class are taught the fundamental movements and motions of Irish Dance in a fun and focused environment.
Beginner 1 Soft Shoe
Mondays - 4:45pm to 5:30pm
Beginner 2 Soft Shoe
Wednesdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Advanced Beginner Class
The Advanced Beginner Class is open to students at the Advanced Beginner level. Dancers will work on learning new dances and more advanced material in both soft and hard shoe. Dancers will also be introduced to the basics of céilí (team) dancing to help prepare them for the next level of class.
Advanced Beginner Soft Shoe
Wednesdays - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Advanced Beginner Hard Shoe
Mondays - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Intermediate Class
The Intermediate Class is open to students at the Novice and Prizewinner level. Dancers will work on more challenging material in both soft and hard shoe dances while perfecting their technique. In addition to solo material, dancers will also learn traditional céilí dancing in their weekly classes to foster teamwork, group unity, and precision while working together to achieve a common goal.
Intermediate Classes
Tuesdays - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Thursdays - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Champion Class
The Champion Class is open to competitive dancers at the Preliminary and Open Championship level. Students will receive more in-depth and vigorous training with an emphasis on technique, style, and fitness. All Champion Classes aim to prepare dancers for local, national, and world championship competitions throughout the year. In addition to solo material, dancers will also learn traditional céilí dancing in their weekly classes to foster teamwork, group unity, and precision while working together to achieve a common goal.
Champion Classes
Mondays - 6:30pm to 8:15pm
Tuesdays - 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Thursdays - 6:30pm to 8:15pm
Teams Class
The Teams Class is an invitation-only class for dancers at the Intermediate & Champion level. Team dancers will be refining their team skills in preparation for competitions throughout the year. Our Carpenter Academy team program highlights one of our school's core values - Community. We believe there is no better way to foster a sense of teamwork and friendship than by participating in céilís.
Teams Class
Tuesdays - 6:30pm to 7:15pm
Instructors
Amanda Carpenter
TCRG, Director, Choreographer
With over 20 years of competitive, performance, and instructional experience, Amanda Carpenter, TCRG has developed her passion for Irish Dance. Through her creativity and drive, she aims to provide the highest quality Irish Dancing experience for all students.
Julia Nailor
TCRG
Pairing her love of dance and her experience as a social worker, Julia Nailor, TCRG brings a unique perspective to the academy. Her compassion and creativity empowers dancers to take pride in their craft, fuel healthy mind-body connections, and find joy in each stage of the learning process.