Courtney McMahon - Irish Dance Kent and London


Sponsored by: Registered with:	Expert tuition in Irish dance Based at Townley Grammar School, a centre of excellence for the Arts in Bexleyheath, we teach children and young people Irish dancing. Our instruction and training builds children’s self-confidence, physical fitness, co-ordination, and musicality. It is also a lot of fun and provides young people with many opportunities to socialise and make friends. Opportunities to perform Irish dance is very entertaining to watch and we provide dancers with many and varied opportunities to demonstrate their growing competence and skill. We hold regular school socials, stage an annual theatre production, perform at festivals, private functions, civic receptions as well as charitable and corporate events. In addition, many dancers enjoy the thrill of competing at local, regional and national competitions. Classes We offer a good choice of weekday and weekend classes, tailored to suit age and ability, and we accept new starters throughout the year. Dance Studio The majority of our classes, including those for new starters, take place in a purpose built dance studio with a sprung harlequin floor, full-length mirrors and excellent natural light and ventilation. Officially registered & regulated We are registered with, and regulated by, An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, Dublin, and England's leading dance education bodies, Youth Dance England and the National Dance Teachers Association. How to join our school? We run a school where every individual counts. Our classes are well structured, and we have created a fun learning environment that encourages children to quickly progress towards their potential as dancers. We focus on building children's confidence and self-belief, and recognise and reward sustained application and effort. contact us	Biannual Class Feis Supported by the Mayors of Dartford and Bexley Click image for details Delivering excellence in dance The continuing professional development of our teaching staff is key to delivering excellence in dance. Training with Dance Links focuses on best practice in the planning, delivery and evaluation of dance projects within the curriculum and after school. Dance Links is funded by the Physical Education School Sports and Young People (PESSYP) through the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS). Annual Dance Production Click image to view gallery The two evenings of Irish entertainment at the Mick Jagger Centre were thrilling for everyone invloved. The Mayor and Mayoress of Dartford presented dancers with U.Dance Certificates of Achievement and the event attracted national media coverage. Performing with a world-class musical line-up, led by Tim Edey,was a wonderful experience for young dancers. Youth Dance England included our event in U.Dance, their national network of dance events Supporting the British Red Cross In 2009, we will launch a major initiative in support of Dance for Life. We aim to both encourage wider participation in dance throughout Bexley, and raise funds for the British Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian network.	Latest News Bexley's civic celebration of Irish cutlure Click to view press coverage of St. Patrick's Day 2009 Dancer of the month, Jan. '09 Coverage of our evening at the MJC Chloe Flynn U15 Champion Winning girls!