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Our beginner courses are intended for dancers from 13 years of age who have no previous experience with Irish dancing.
Our courses for children are intended for dancers between 5 and 15 years of age.
Advanced dancers at the McGahan Lees Academy are grouped according to competition levels. At the same time, we also accommodate dancers who prefer not to compete and dance purely for recreation.
valid for the school year 2025/2026
Applicable only in case of timely payment!
10% for 2 family members
15% for 3 and more family members
ADULTS | ||
| Beginners | 1x týdně 60 minut (soft shoes) | 2 400 Kč |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| Mírně pokročilí a Pokročilí | 1 class per week, 90 minutes (soft shoes nebo hard shoes, porkočilí soft shoes/hard shoes 1) | 3 000 Kč |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 2 classes per week, 90 minutes (mírně pokročilí soft shoes a hard shoes) | 5 300 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 1x týdně 120 minut (pokročilí soft shoes/hard shoes 2) | 4000 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 2x týdně pokročilí soft shoes/hard shoes 1 a 2 | 6 200 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 1x týdně 90 minut + 1x týdně 120 minut/2x týdně 90 minut (mírně pokročilí/pokročilí) | 6 100/5 600 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
* Podmínkou účasti na kurzech i workshopech je závazná registrace do McGahan Lees Academy.
CHILDREN | ||
| 1x týdně 60 minut (soft shoes) | 2 100 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 2x týdně 60 minut (soft shoes) | CZK 3,900 | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
| 1x týdně 60 minut (soft shoes) + 1x týdně 30 minut (hard shoes) | 3 100 Kč | |
| V ceně 50% výloh na workshopy se zahraničními lektory* | ||
* Podmínkou účasti na kurzech i workshopech je závazná registrace do McGahan Lees Academy.
Our beginner courses are intended for dancers from about 13 years of age who have no previous experience with Irish dancing. Students usually start with one class of soft-shoe dancing a week.
First, they learn basic elements in reel and jig rhythm and simple ceilí dances (group dances in circles, twos, threes, fours etc.) and later, they are taught four basic solo dances of the beginner soft-shoe grade (beginner reel, light jig, slip jig and single jig).
We recommend that students complete at least one semester of soft shoes before starting with hard shoes.
Each course is usually led by two teachers, which makes it possible to accept new students even after classes had already started.
Our beginner courses take place in Nusle and Vršovice in Prague.
Our courses for children are intended for dancers of 5 to about 15 years of age. Beginners usually have soft shoe classes once or twice a week. For children, we recommend two classes a week—they will remember more, improve faster and enjoy dancing more.
Children in our courses first learn basic elements in reel and jig rhythm and simple ceilí dances (group dances in circles, twos, threes, fours etc.) and later, they are taught four basic solo dances of the beginner soft-shoe grade (beginner reel, light jig, slip jig and single jig). Once they have completed two semesters of classes, they can also start with hard shoes.
Advanced students can attend workshops with Siobhán Forrest and the most skilful ones will be invited to join the Rinceoirí Junior group, which performs together with Rinceoirí throughout the year.
Each course is usually led by two teachers, which makes it possible to accept new students even after classes had already started.
Kurzy se konají v Praze – v Nuslích, Vršovicích
Lekce pokročilých tanečníků McGahan Lees Academy dělíme podle soutěžních úrovní. Zároveň ale respektujeme i požadavky tanečníků, kteří soutěžit nechtějí a tanec provozují pouze rekreačně. Podle úrovně je v ceně kurzů zahrnuto také několik seminářů se Siobhán Forrest, TCRG.
Beginner/Primary
In our beginner/primary courses, we focus on perfecting the technique for beginner and primary solo dances in both soft and hard shoes and prepare the students for participation in international competitions. In soft-shoe classes, we also practise team competition dances (2hand, 3hand and 4hand reel), and in hard-shoe classes, we learn the Irish polka. Towards the end of the school year, we create choreographies for the End-of-the-School-Year Show in June. These courses include workshops with Siobhán Forrest TCRG.
Tyto lekce jsou určeny pouze pro tanečníky, kteří již z úrovně primary postoupili do intermediate nebo do nejvyšší úrovně open, ve které se mohou účastnit tříkolového šampionátu. Na lekcích trénujeme pokročilou techniku soft i hard shoes, všechny tance úrovní intermediate a open a fyzickou kondici. Ke konci roku nacvičujeme choreografie na červnové závěrečné vystoupení a příležitostně i na další akce. V ceně těchto lekcí jsou zahrnuty i semináře se zahraniční lektorkou irských tanců Siobhán Forrest, TCRG.
It is up to the teacher to decide whether a student is ready to proceed to a more advanced course. This is decided at the end of each semester, usually based mainly (but not exclusively) on whether the dancer have advanced to a next grade in competitions. The soft- and hard-shoes teachers do this independently of each other. In other words, a student can be allowed to move up in one, but not in the other.
If an instructor sees potential in a dancer, they may propose them for acceptance as a candidate at a Rinceoirí z.s. members’ meeting. Candidacy means that the dancer attends the most advanced courses of the McGahan Lees Academy as well as Rinceoirí training sessions. Admission as a candidate is discussed and approved at the members’ meeting. The evaluation focuses primarily on technique, overall dance style, active participation in classes, attendance, as well as whether the dancer engages in activities outside of training, takes part in optional practice sessions, and is willing to dedicate their free time to Irish dance. Membership in Rinceoirí z.s. is again decided by the members’ meeting. The conditions are communicated to dancers upon their acceptance as candidates.
Our advanced courses take place in Nusle in Prague.