Classes

Welcome to Our Celtic Journey of music, dance, lifelong friendships and teamwork!

Recreational, competitive and performance Irish dance lessons are offered from pre-beginner to open championship level from ages 3 to adult.

Dancers improve balance, coordination, strength, stamina and confidence while learning to work together. Through laughter and tears, peers practice and perform with pride in a positive, supportive and dynamic environment.

“Many of my students started at 4 years of age and are still with the Academy today as competitive dancers and instructors. Irish music and dance gets into their blood and they want to pass it on. I am honoured to have such an incredible group of instructors to work with!” exclaims Nora.

Class Locations

North Vancouver 
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Richmond
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Important Dates for 2010 and 2011

Please note there are no classes on the following dates:

Monday, October 11th, 2010 – Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 11th, 2010 – Remembrance Day
Monday, December 20th, 2010 until Monday January 3rd, 2011 – Winter Holidays
Monday, March 14th, 2011 until Sunday, March 27th, 2011 – Spring Break Holidays
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 – Good Friday
Monday, April 25th, 2011 – Easter Monday
Monday, May 23rd, 2011 – Victoria Day

Tuition

Prices for each class vary depending on the number and length of classes per week. Discounts are available for families with more than one child and for multiple classes.  Your 3^rd child is free!  For registration forms and information please contact us.

 
Scholarships

The Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy (NPIDA) instructors nominate students who exhibit exceptional Irish spirit, work ethic, talent and positive energy with their Irish dance. Multiple awards sponsored by NPIDA and The Eire Born Irish Dance Society (EBIDS) are presented each year at the Ceili and Year End Show.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Trophies, in honour of Nora’s belated mother, are awarded to our top dancers that show the highest level of dedication, improvement and passion for Irish dance during each dance year.