Classes, Workshops, Private Tuition & Elite Training

Classes and Workshops

Our classes are designed to help dancers build stamina, strength and flexibility, while boosting confidence and performance skills. Whether preparing for competitions or enhancing overall fitness, our programs focus on developing both physical abilities and mental support to assist personal growth and achievements.

All Classes Include:

  • Comprehensive Training.
  • Performance Skills.
  • Competition Preparation.
  • Goal Setting and Mind Set Focus.
  • Learning Key Movements.
  • Learning Foundational Dances.
  • Learning Traditional Dances.

Intro & Beginner Classes

Little Jiggers Class

Classes are suitable for boys & Girls between age 2 – 4 years old. 

* Learn Basics

* Develop Coordination 

* Games 

* Make Friends

 

Beginner Classes 

Classes are suitable for Boys & Girls aged 4+.

* Develop Timing & Techniques 

* Develop Confidence 

* Learn Beginner’s Steps

 

Beginner Plus  Class

Classes are suitable for boys + Girls who are looking to start competing  or who are already are.

* Develop Stamina & Flexibility

* Develop Stage Presence

* Competition Performance Drill Preparation.

 

Intermediate & Advanced Classes

Competition Class

Classes are suitable for boys + Girls who are already competing.

* Develop Stamina, Strenght & Flexibility

* Develop Stage Presence

* Competition Prepartion

* Mind Set and Goal Setting

Private & Elite Training

Private Tuition

Private tuition is suitable for all dancers.

* One-on-one.

* Tailored to dancers individual specific learning.

* Address areas where dancers may be struggling.

Elite Training

Suitable for all dancers to help individual needs.

* Program is tailored to each dancer.

* Focuses on technique, enhancing physical conditioning.

* Specific goals to the dancer.

* Tracking Progress.

* Video Feedback.

Our Students

Upcoming Workshops

Feburary

Saturday 8th

Workshop classes are open to all dancers.

Workshop class is for dancers to learn new steps and learn new fitness rotuine for the month ahead. Whiling creations mini goals monthly goals.

 

March 

Saturday 8th

Workshop classes are open to all dancers.

Workshop class is for dancers to learn new steps and learn new fitness rotuine for the month ahead. Whiling creations mini goals monthly goals.

April 

April 5th 

Workshop classes are open to all dancers.

All dancers have there change over dances ready starting in May.

Private Tuition

Private tuition offers personalised attention and tailored instruction, allowing dancers to progress at their own pace. With one-on-one guidance, you can focus on specific areas of improvement, receive immediate feedback, and benefit from customised training plan that aligns with your individual goals. This focused approach enhances skill development, builds confidence and ensures faster progress compared to group settings.

Elite Training

Elite Irish Dancing Training Program is designed for committed dancers aiming to reach the highest level of performance. This result-driven program provides personalised coaching, weekly online check-ins, video feedback and a tailored monthly training plan aligned with competition goals. Additional benefits include expert guidance on technique, mental toughness, injury prevention and performance strategies, ensuring dancers stay focused, motivated and prepared for success.

From Our Dancers

“Lorraine is very supportive of me and always shows me encouragement at class. Lorraine is always at my competitions cheering me on to be the best I can be on the day. I love going to classes as my teacher makes them fun and I get to try out new dance steps”.
- Caris Sarah

“I Love coming to dancing in our new studio, I especially like the sign. Lorraine is so happy everyday and is very good to me and helps me work hard on my steps. I love that she helps me to achieve my goals and that she is always there for me”.
- Grace

“Lorraine and all the dancers at the McGrath Academy has made me feel so welcome at class. Lorraine has showed me lots of support and encouragement in class and tailored my steps to show off my strong abilities”.
- Kayleigh

“Since starting the McGrath Academy, Lorraine has brought out the best dancing in me and has push me to work harder in class”.

- Rebecca

“Lorraine has made me feel very confident in my dancing since joining the school”.
- Charlotte

“I like going to classes because they are fun and I like learning all the new dance. I love the McGrath Academy because of my teacher”.

- Leela

“I love the school because it is a positive environment where we are pushed to be the best dancers we can be”.
- Ailish

Get in Touch with us 

Interested in taking a class at the McGrath Academy. Fill in the contact information below and one of the team will get back to you.

Address

Unit 60 Flexspace Business Centre, Bellshill Industrial Estate Bellshill ML4 3NP