Ashford Class Descriptions:

Mommy and Me-
This is a fun and interactive class for the young dancer and a favorite adult! Not just limited to Mommies; aunts, sisters, cousins, Daddies, grandparents and friends are also welcome to join! Emphasis is on activity songs, basic locomotor and dance movements, and tumbling. Open to dancers near age two thru four. Both little and big dancers are welcome to wear any form of athletic wear including tank tops, leotards, tights, sweat or yoga pants. Ballet slippers are optional.

Creative Movement I-

This class is open to dancers ages 3 and 4. Emphasis is on activity songs and games, basic ballet terminology, and locomotor movements. While dancers are encouraged to be creative and expressive, this class upholds the same level of structure as all Ashford classes. Low teacher to student ratio allows for plenty of individual attention! Dancers are welcome to wear any style or color leotard and tights, skirts, and tutus. Ballet shoes are required, dancers are encouraged to look in our used shoe supply before purchasing their own!

Creative Movement III-

Creative Movement for Dancers with Special Needs. All Ashford classes are fully inclusive. We embrace students with special needs, and will work hard to determine the best class placement for each dancers. This self contained class is FUN and based on the concept that “every child can succeed as a dancer.” Activity songs based on favorite movies and television shows, games, activities, and some elements of classical ballet make this class enjoyable for all students. This class is taught by a NYS Certified Special Education Teacher. Students ages 5-10 are welcomed to participate. Any style dance wear is appropriate.

Tap/Jazz/Ballet Combo Class-

These classes are designed for students ages 5 and Up who are ready to experience tap, jazz, and ballet! Classes are fast moving and fun. Emphasis is on helping students to develop technically, while also promoting a love of dance in a fun, non competitive atmosphere. Students remain in each level for 2 years before moving up with their class, or may move up at director discretion. Any color leotard and PINK tights are required for ballet, along with leather ballet slippers. Tap shoes are also required. Black jazz shoes are ONLY required for dancers in level II and above. Dancers will perform 2 recital dances.

MGOS Class Descriptions:

Beginner Irish Dance - This class is designed for the students ages 4-7 who have little to no dance experience. This class is fast paced and fun! Emphasis is on learning the basics of Irish dance. Dancers will perform 1 recital dance.

Irish Dance and Culture Fun- This class is involves story telling, crafting, and of course, lots of dancing! Perfect for the student who wants to have learning to Irish dance, and perform the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and end of the year recital.

Advanced Beginner Recreational Irish Dance - This class is designed for the student age 5-9 with at least one year of Irish dance experience. Emphasis is on perfecting the basic movements taught in Beginner Irish Dance while learning more advanced movements. Dancers will perform 1 recital routine.

Performance Team - This class is designed for students ages 7 and up who have at least 3 years of Irish dance experience. Emphasis is on perfecting basic movements, learning traditional Irish Ceili dances and working together as a team. Dancers will be expected to perform at St. Patrick’s Day shows, the Parade, and the Recital

MGOS Competitive Program:

Prerequisites: 1 year of Irish dance class at MGOS and Teacher invitation to competitive program

Beginner Competitive - Focus is on technique and preparation for your dancers first feiseanna.

Advanced Beginner to Novice Competitive - This class is 90 minutes of hard-shoe and soft-shoe drilling with intense focus on technique and stage presence. It is mandatory that students participate in 2-3 feiseanna per year.

Prizewinner to Open Championship - This class is 90 minutes of hard-shoe and soft-shoe drilling with intense focus on technique and stage presence. In this class we also prepare the students for Regional and National Competitions.

** It is expected that Preliminary and Open Championship dancers participate in a minimum of 5 feiseanna per year.

MGOS Academy of Irish Dance/Ashford Ballet Company
700 S. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY, 14620 USA
directors@mgosrochester.com • 585-454-9287

Class Information

Ashford Class Descriptions:

MGOS Class Descriptions:

MGOS Competitive Program:

** Prerequisites: 1 year of Irish dance class at MGOS and Teacher invitation to competitive program **

Prerequisites: 1 year of Irish dance class at MGOS and Teacher invitation to competitive program