Pittsburgh Irish Reelers

SHOES

Below are two websites that sell Irish dance shoes. Also listed are our recommendations for shoes appropriate for dancers in this class. Size charts can be found on the websites and should be used to determine the proper fit for each dancer. Please do not order shoes larger than necessary in anticipation of growth, as this inhibits proper dance technique and can be unsafe for the dancer. If you find shoes elsewhere, please check with a teacher before purchasing them to make sure they are suitable. Dancers in the Wednesday 6pm class should have soft shoes and dancers in the Wednesday 7:15pm class should have both soft and hard shoes.

Let us know if you have any questions!!

Rutherford Shoes

Hard (Jig) Shoes: Light Sole Flexi Narrow Toe OR Inishfree Jig Shoe
Soft (Reel) Shoes: Light Sole Flexi Round Toe

Fay Shoes

Hard (Jig Shoes: Fay's Original "Flexi"
Soft (Reel) Shoes: Gazelles

	Pittsburgh Irish Reelers 2008 - 2009 CLASSES -Advanced Classes will be held in the auditorium of St. Philip’s School on WEDNESDAY evenings. -Advanced Classes begin promptly at 7:00pm with warm-ups and stretching and ends at 8:00pm. -Beginner Classes will be held in the auditorium of St. Philip’s School on THURSDAY evenings. -Beginner Classes begin promptly at 6:00pm with warm-ups and stretching and ends at 7:00pm. -Parents and younger siblings are not to stay in the room while class is in progress. You can wait for your child in the cafeteria.
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	-Your child should be practicing at least 15 minutes (or more) each day! CLASS ATTENDANCE Although we are not a competitive dancing group, attendance is critical. If your child misses more than 4 practices, than he/she WILL NOT be permitted to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade CLASS INFORMATION Most of the dance group’s correspondence is done via email and through the dancing school website. The website should be checked weekly for any updates and/or changes. Email: pghirishreelers@yahoo.com ATTIRE +Each child should have the proper shoes and clothing when coming to dance class. JEANS are unacceptable. Shorts, skirts or stretch pants are fine. We must be able to see the child’s legs. +Sneakers are fine for the first month, but please purchase the black ballet shoes with elastic across for your child to practice in. +Girl’s hair must be pulled back away from their face in a head band or ponytail. +There will be no gum chewing +Each dancer must bring a water bottle to class PAYMENT -You MUST pay on the first class of each month. Please pay (in CASH ONLY) for the entire month and place it in an envelope with the dancer’s name on the front. We do not accept checks. Here is a list of the payment prices for each month. You must pay regardless of whether your child misses or not. October: $ 20.00 January: $20.00 April: $15.00 November: $ 15.00 February: $20.00 December: $ 15.00 March: $20.00 Payment might change due to schedule IMPORTANT DATES** Mandatory St. Patrick’s Day Parade Practice: Saturday, March 7^th 2009 St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Saturday, March 14^th 2009
	SHOES Below are two websites that sell Irish dance shoes. Also listed are our recommendations for shoes appropriate for dancers in this class. Size charts can be found on the websites and should be used to determine the proper fit for each dancer. Please do not order shoes larger than necessary in anticipation of growth, as this inhibits proper dance technique and can be unsafe for the dancer. If you find shoes elsewhere, please check with a teacher before purchasing them to make sure they are suitable. Dancers in the Wednesday 6pm class should have soft shoes and dancers in the Wednesday 7:15pm class should have both soft and hard shoes. Let us know if you have any questions!! Rutherford Shoes Hard (Jig) Shoes: Light Sole Flexi Narrow Toe OR Inishfree Jig Shoe Soft (Reel) Shoes: Light Sole Flexi Round Toe Fay Shoes Hard (Jig Shoes: Fay's Original "Flexi" Soft (Reel) Shoes: Gazelles MUSIC Some good websites to purchase Irish Dance Music: www.crazyforirishdance.com www.keilys.com www.rutherfordshoes.com www.fayshoes.com http://ceili.com Some good music to purchase: "Bradley Brothers: Irish Dance World" "100% Pure Irish Dance - The Show" "Mike and Merv Collection" "One More Time - Culkin School" "Top Box- Dean Crouch" "Ellery Klein and Ryan Lacey - Step Into the Beat" "Mike Shaffer - Rhythm and Roots"