You are welcome to sign
up for the first quarter only in order to determine your child's interest level. After the first quarter you can decide
whether to continue for the remainder of the year.
3-5
year old Little Dancers: Each class will be 45 minutes and will teach the fundamentals of Irish
Dance and Music at a level appropriate for younger students.
Class Description
My mission is to provide a positive,friendly environment in which our students can not only learn about
Irish dance, music, and culture, but also develop self-esteem, confidence, and lasting friendships. While much of Irish Step Dance is individual in nature, I encourage a team atmosphere
in which dancers support each other as they strive for a common goal.
No class size will ever exceed 15 dancers,
because I value the importance of individualized attention and guidance. Beginner classes will focus on the fundamentals of
Irish Dance and music, with each student learning soft
shoe dances.
ABOUT Erin Louise Duffy:
Erin Louise Duffy, TCRG, began dancing at the age of eight under the instruction of Margaret Prendergast
Moebus, TCRG, as part of the Prendergast School
of Irish Dance. She went on to place 3rd in the Southern Region Oireachtas, and also danced at the National and World levels. She obtained her TCRG teaching
certification from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (the Irish Dancing Commission) in 2004, the same year she graduated from McDaniel College with a Bachelor's Degree in English. In 2007 she opened the Duffy School of Irish
Dance, based in Derwood, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
She also completed her Master's Certificate
in Graphic Design in 2007.
