Teen Irish Dance Classes

This is a 30 seconds video of our teen/adult Irish dancing class. They look pretty darn good.

For Parents, Teens, Kids

We surveyed 300 discerning Seattle area parents asking why they insist on dance classes for their children. Here are the most often cited responses. (53 seconds)

American Dance Institute also offers Irish dancing lessons for adults, kids Irish dance classes for ages 8-12, children's Irish dance classes for ages 5-7.

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Teen Irish Dancing is so inspirational.

Teen Irish dancing is fun, energetic and highly aerobic. It’s also one of the most beautiful and inspiring dance styles on earth. We’ll get you started in this wonderful Irish tradition that mesmerized the world through the River Dance performances.

Teens in beginning Irish dance classes will learn the basic jig and reel steps and put them together in simple solo and ceili (group) dances. Intermediate level teen students will learn more complicated patterning and preparations for hard shoe.

Non-Competitive Teen Irish Dancing Classes

You're looking for non-competitive Teen Irish dancing classes, but how do you find a good one? What questions do you ask? Here is some advice.

Look for non-competitive Teen Irish dancing classes where everyone is friendly, there is no snickering and your child will always feel welcome.
Look for a class where the teacher understands that the pace of the class has to be good for your child.

Look for a teen Irish dance studio with specially designed 'sprung' wood floors that 'give' to protect their feet and ankles. Avoid studios with regular wood floors and heaven to bid, run away from dance studios with concrete floors.
Look for accommodating school policies like a 100% money back guarantee if you don't like your class for any reason. Look for clean, bright sunlit studios.

Most importantly look for a school that has expert Irish dance teachers who know how to give your child personalized attention so they will progress faster.

We wrote a quick-read guide: 10 Top Questions to Ask A Dance School-Before You Give Them Your Money. It's FREE here.

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Meet Your Irish Dance Teacher

"Like all great schools, the quality of the Irish dancing teacher makes all the difference."

Elizabeth Chayer

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Janelle Jones

"Janelle is a wonderful instructor and caters to all of the experience levels in the class. She makes you feel at ease and that Irish dance is meant to be enjoyable. I had so much fun." Jennifer M.

Learn More About Janelle

Instructor Janelle Jones

Irish dancing instructor, Janelle Jones, helps a young student with make up before a performance.

On 19 student reviews

Testimonials

"I just wanted to let Janelle know I won't be in class anymore - my family is moving to Austin, TX . I do want to share it has been a wonderful experience - I was hesitant to take a class like this (especially being a 40 something, somewhat out of shape person) but I have always loved dancing and gave it a shot. I am so glad I did. Janelle is a wonderful instructor and caters to all of the experience levels in the class. She makes you feel at ease and that it is meant to be enjoyable. I had so much fun and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. In fact, I am pretty bummed not to get to continue and am hoping that I can find something similar in TX." Kind Regards, Jennifer M (Beginning Irish Dance)
I have very little to go on, since I haven't been able to watch a class --- but Fiona loves it, go I say: GREAT!

Janelle is wonderful with my daughter! My daughter is a bit shy and Janelle knows how to pull her out of her shell. Couldn't wish for a better instructor.
Janelle is an awesome teacher! She always takes the time to help me when she sees me struggle.

Janelle is great and always pushing us to improve our technique. She handles multiple concurrent class levels well.
She's able to simply and describe what you need to do it multiple ways until you understand. She's really funny too so that's a plus!

We love Janelle. She pushes the students and also provides a fun learning environment.
Consistently Awesome-5 Stars! Anonymous

We love Janelle. She pushes the students and also provides a fun learning environment.
'Consistently Awesome- 5 Stars'

We love Janelle. She pushes the students and also provides a fun learning environment.

8 additional students rated Janelle Consistently Awesome-5 stars.

Janelle's Bio

Janelle Jones began Irish dancing at the wee age of 5 and competed on the West Coast and in Canada until the age of 13 at both the local and National level. With the frenzy of River Dance, she started assistant-teaching in 1997.

In 1998 she rekindled her passion for competition and rejoined the Comerford School of Irish Dance. With a new enthusiasm, she competed on the 1999 Nationals Teams, and qualified at the Western Regional’s in both solos and teams for the 2000 World Championships.

She would qualify and compete at the World Championship level again in 2002 & 2004 placing 4th and 3rd respectively for team competitions. Janelle has a desire to share her passion for Irish Dance and watch each student grow – no matter what their age or experience level. She has been teaching Irish Dance at ADI since 1998.

Janell Jones in an traditional Irish dance competition dress.

For Parents, Teens, Kids