School re-opens Monday, 9 September 2024
and ends with our recital, Sunday, 8 June 2025
Many of our students enjoy dancing for recreation, while others aim at competition. We respect both purposes. We have
students who compete at the highest level and many who love to perform.
YOUTH: Our youngest students (born 2019 or later) start with Tír-Na-Nóg, or the “Land of Youth.” Following completion of
one year of instruction, Tír-Na-Nóg students progress to “Beginner” classes, which are appropriate for all new students aged
6 years and older. After completing one year of instruction at the Beginner level, all students progress to the “Advanced
Beginner” level. All other students remain at the same level of instruction for at least two years before upgrading to the
next. Competitive dancers upgrade with Mrs. James’ advice.
ADULTS: Our Wednesday classes are suitable for adults (ages 18 & up) from new beginners to dancers with years of
experience. Advanced adult dancers may also join the Teen-Adult Open/Advanced class on Monday and/or the Thursday classes for competition dancers with Mrs. James approval.
students who compete at the highest level and many who love to perform.
YOUTH: Our youngest students (born 2019 or later) start with Tír-Na-Nóg, or the “Land of Youth.” Following completion of
one year of instruction, Tír-Na-Nóg students progress to “Beginner” classes, which are appropriate for all new students aged
6 years and older. After completing one year of instruction at the Beginner level, all students progress to the “Advanced
Beginner” level. All other students remain at the same level of instruction for at least two years before upgrading to the
next. Competitive dancers upgrade with Mrs. James’ advice.
ADULTS: Our Wednesday classes are suitable for adults (ages 18 & up) from new beginners to dancers with years of
experience. Advanced adult dancers may also join the Teen-Adult Open/Advanced class on Monday and/or the Thursday classes for competition dancers with Mrs. James approval.
Age determined as of January 1st, 2024
Girls are required to wear School t-shirt and shorts to class, boys wear School t-shirt and black shorts + shoes and socks.
A wide variety of school shirts and gear are available to order by visiting our Shop ONJ Gear store
Girls are required to wear School t-shirt and shorts to class, boys wear School t-shirt and black shorts + shoes and socks.
A wide variety of school shirts and gear are available to order by visiting our Shop ONJ Gear store
Email: [email protected] | www.OneillJamesSchool.com | Telephone: 703-241-1978
The O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is committed to the creation of a fun, safe, and disciplined learning environment that encourages each dancer to develop his or her skills through hard work and respect in compliance with the Child Protection and Welfare Policy adopted by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha.
The O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is committed to the creation of a fun, safe, and disciplined learning environment that encourages each dancer to develop his or her skills through hard work and respect in compliance with the Child Protection and Welfare Policy adopted by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha.