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.
| Weekly Classes | Semi-Private Lessons | Workshops | Summer Camps |
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 start at 4 years of age and they 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 2011 and 2012
Classes start on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 and they end for the summer on Saturday June 16th, 2012.
Summer Camps run during August, 2012 in North Vancouver and Richmond. For more information see below or for registration forms please contact us
Holidays: There will be no classes on the following dates:
Mon Oct 10/11, Fri Nov 11/11, Mon Dec 19/11– Mon Jan 2/12, Mon Mar 12/12- Sat Mar 24/12, Fri Apr 6/12, Mon Apr 9/12, Mon May 21/12
NPIDA Year End Show 2012 – Our Celtic Celebration!
Our 13th annual NPIDA Year End Show will take place on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at The Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver from 2:00-5:00pm! (rehearsal Thursday, May 10th, 2012 from 4:30-7:45pm at Centennial Theatre)
Summer Camps
NPIDA will be offering Summer Camps for all levels from pre-beginner to open championships again in August 2012 on the following dates:
August 6th-10th, 2012 The Grand Ballroom, 12200 Riverside Way, Richmond
August 13th-17th, 2012 NPIDA Dance Studio, 105 Bowser Avenue, North Vancouver
For more information contact us
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 3rd child is free! For registration forms and information please contact us. Please note that we do accept new students throughout most of our 10 month dance year which runs from September until June.
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.