FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
Ashley Breihan
TCRG
Fort Walton Beach Director
Ashley Breihan, TCRG, has over 17 years of dance and competition experience. She aims to share her passion for the sport by encouraging dancers to set and reach their competitive goals through her dedication to Irish dance instruction.
Cindy Brainerd
TCRG
Fort Walton Beach Instructor
With over 20 years of experience in education and Irish dance instruction, Cindy Brainerd, TCRG, creates a unique learning environment by fostering a sense of community amongst dancers and their families.
Classes
All dancers are evaluated by our certified staff to determine class placement. Instructors will place students in the class that best suits their needs. Please note that competition level does not always dictate class placement.
Beginner Class
The Beginner classes are designed to introduce new students to the unique style of Irish Dance. Students will learn basic skills and step work in a fun and focused environment. Open to students ages 5 & up.
Beginner 1 Soft Shoe
Tuesday - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Thursday - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
or
Beginner 2 Soft Shoe
Monday - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Wednesday - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
or
Beginner 3 Soft Shoe
Monday - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Beginner Hard Shoe
Wednesday - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Advanced Beginner Class
The Advanced Beginner class is open to dancers who have mastered their Beginner material. These dancers will continue to build on their soft shoe skills and learn more challenging step work.
Monday - 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Intermediate Class
The Intermediate classes are geared toward Novice and Prizewinner level dancers. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced dances and skills while perfecting their technique.
Group 1
Tuesday - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Thursday - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Group 2
Tuesday - 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Thursday - 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Advanced Class
Open to dancers at the Prizewinner, Preliminary, and Open Championship levels. Dancers will be challenged with more advanced material and rigorous training in order to meet their competitive goals. All advanced classes aim to prepare dancers for regular feiseanna as well as major championships such as the Oireachtas, Nationals, and Worlds.