At Scoil Rince Ní Haodh, our Pre-Beginners classes are all about joy, confidence, and connection. Children learn to love the music, feel proud of their progress, and take their first steps into a friendly Irish dance community in Dublin 24 and Dublin 8.

This level is designed to welcome boys and girls of all ages into Irish dance in a way that’s fun, supportive, and confidence-building. Your child will learn to move to music, make new friends, and discover the joy of performing — all in a warm, encouraging environment.

What Your Child Will Learn

Our Beginners classes focus on building strong foundations in an age-appropriate way:

• Posture: Standing tall, confident, and ready to dance

• Timing: Learning to hear and move with the rhythm of the Reel

• 16-Bar Reel: A short, joyful routine with skipping, pointing, and simple steps to help children feel proud of what they can do

Every class is designed so children grow at their own pace, celebrate small wins, and enjoy the excitement of learning something new.

Competitions & Performing

Even our youngest dancers can experience the thrill of performing:

• Teacher guidance: Your teacher will let you know when your child is ready — no rush

• How to enter: Once approved, entries are completed through FeisHost

• The experience: Dancers usually perform in small groups, with a focus on participation, confidence, and fun

These early performances are positive, encouraging, and memorable — the perfect introduction to the world of Irish dance.

Pre-Beginner Competition Uniform

We keep uniforms simple, comfortable, and inclusive:

• Girls: Black dress or class dress, white poodle socks, soft poms

• Boys: Black trousers, black shirt, black soft shoes with boys’ poms

This helps every dancer feel part of the group while keeping things easy and manageable for parents.

Why Parents Choose Scoil Rince Ní hAodh

• Over 10 years teaching Irish dance in St Aengus Community Centre, Tallaght

• Beginner-friendly, fun, and supportive classes

• Focus on confidence, friendships, and skill-building

• Opportunities to progress through CRN grades at the right pace

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