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 Class is designed to introduce new students to the unique style of Irish Dance. Students will learn basic soft shoe skills and step work.
Mondays - 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Advanced Beginner Class
This class is suited for dancers with previous Irish Dance experience. These dancers will continue to build on their soft shoe and hard shoe skills.
Soft Shoe
Mondays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Hard Shoe
Wednesdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Class
This class are for Novice dancers and up and focuses on helping dancers achieve their competitive goals through an emphasis on technique, style and fitness.
Mondays - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Wednesdays - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Instructors
Heather Gallagher
Asheville Director
A lover of musical theatre and Irish dance, Heather Gallagher brings her unique theatrical creativity to the Carpenter Academy. Her experience in the theatre helps students express themselves through dance in unique ways while also staying true to traditional Irish Dance.