Welcome to the 2026–2027 Dance Year! 💚
We are so excited to begin this new chapter at our beautiful new home at 948 McLean Avenue.
Both new and returning students must complete a registration form each year to ensure that all contact, medical and emergency information is current.
Annual Registration Fee: $40 per familyTuition
Our dance year consists of three 12-week sessions.
1-hour class: $275 per 12-week session
2-hour class: $330 per 12-week session
Sat Starters Program – 8 week session $185 – 1 hour class
Dancers enrolled in two paid classes per week may attend one additional regular class each week at no additional charge.
Sibling Discount – Families with more than one dancer receive a 50% tuition discount for additional siblings when one dancer is enrolled in two classes per week.
Payment Options
Tuition may be paid by cash, check, Zelle, Venmo or credit card.
A 12-month payment plan is also available. Annual tuition is divided into 12 equal monthly payments and charged on the 15th of each month, beginning September 15, 2026 and continuing through August 15, 2027. A credit card must be kept on file for the monthly payment option. Credit card payments are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of hard work, fun, growth and friendship as we begin this next chapter together.
Meet me on McLean… Come as you are. Let’s see who you can become. 💚
Payment Policy
To keep the billing system simple and eliminate the need for repeated payment reminders, all invoices and payment requests are due upon receipt. Any balance remaining unpaid 7 days after the original invoice or payment request will automatically incur a $10 late fee.
Accounts must remain in good standing for dancers to participate in Private Coaching Sessions and other additional training opportunities.
The purpose of this policy is not to collect late fees, but to keep accounts current and allow my time and attention to remain where they belong — with our dancers and their training.
• Venmo payments may be sent to https://account.venmo.com/u/DeirdreOMara1
• Zelle payments may be sent to (201) 679-1450 or DeirdreOMara1@hotmail.com
2026–2027 Session Dates
Session 1: September 14, 2026
Session 2: December 14, 2026
Session 3: March 29, 2027
Tuition for each session is due on or before the session start date. All payments are subject to the SRS Payment Policy outlined in this registration form.
School Guidelines
Our goal is to create a positive, focused and enjoyable environment where every dancer can learn and thrive. A few simple guidelines help us do that:
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
To allow us to make full use of our studio space, the front area is reserved for dancers and classes. Parents and guardians are welcome to come in briefly for drop-off and pick-up, but we ask that they do not remain in the studio during class. Thank you for helping us keep our space calm, focused and available for our dancers.
Communication
If you have a concern about your dancer, please speak with me directly. I am available by phone Monday–Friday mornings at (201) 679-1450, or we can arrange a studio appointment. Please avoid sending concerns or sensitive issues by text or email. Tone and context can easily be misunderstood in writing, and I believe most concerns are better resolved with a conversation. Talking is always better.
Tuition & Attendance
Tuition is payable in full for each 12-week session regardless of attendance. Missed regular classes may be made up within the same session.
Class Attire
Dancers should arrive ready to dance in shorts or fitted leggings, with hair securely tied back.
Dance Shoes & Socks
Dancers should wear Irish dance shoes and white Irish dance socks. Shoes, socks and selected dancewear are available for purchase through the studio.
Food & Drinks
Please send dancers with water only. Food and other drinks should not be brought into the dance areas unless specifically permitted for an event or activity.
Respect & Conduct
SRS is built on hard work, kindness and respect. Dancers are expected to treat all teachers and fellow students with respect and to contribute positively to the learning environment. Disruptive, disrespectful or unkind behavior will be addressed promptly.
Dates to Remember — 2026–2027
Monday, September 14 — First day of classes
September 28–October 3 — Bring-a-Friend Week
October 2-3 — Adrian Workshop
Saturday, October 24 — SRS Halloween Party, 5:00–9:00 pm 🎃
Saturday, October 31 – No Beginner class or MARO prep class for Halloween
Sunday, November 15 — School Feis & Mini Oireachtas
November 25–28 — No classes — Thanksgiving & Mid-Atlantic Regional Oireachtas
Saturday, December 19 — SRS Christmas Drop & Shop, 5:00–9:00 pm 🎄
December 23–January 1, inclusive — Christmas Break
Wednesday, March 17 — No classes — St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Saturday, March 20 — McLean Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 20–28 — Easter/World Championships Break
Saturday, May 29 & Monday, May 31 — No classes — Memorial Day weekend
Sunday, June 13 — Mini Nationals & School Feis
Thursday, June 24 — Final regular class of the 2026–2027 dance year
Friday, June 25 — Annual Recital at Rory Dolan’s 🎉
July 9-11 — Adrian Workshop
Summer 2027
Information about Summer 2027 classes and training opportunities will be announced in the spring.
More Than Dance 💚
For nearly 30 years, The Deirdre O’Mara School of Irish Dance has combined Irish culture and tradition, hard work and fun in an environment where children are encouraged to grow, challenge themselves and belong.
Competition is an option, but never a requirement. What we ask of every dancer is a willingness to show up, work hard, be kind and enjoy the journey.
Consistency matters. Regular attendance helps dancers develop their skills, but it also teaches something bigger — commitment, resilience, teamwork and the value of sticking with something even when it is difficult.
I have always believed that dance is the medium through which we can help raise remarkable young people.
The steps and trophies are wonderful, but what I hope our dancers carry with them long after their dancing days are over, is far more important:
Confidence • Discipline • Friendship • Fitness • Joy • Belonging • Strong Role Models
My hope is that every child who comes through our doors is encouraged to become the very best version of themselves — and always remembers to dance not only with their feet, but with their heart.
Thank you for trusting us with your children. I am very excited for what lies ahead as we begin this next chapter together at 948 McLean Avenue.
Meet me on McLean…
Come as you are.
Let’s see who you can become.
Go raibh maith agaibh, a chairde,
Deirdre O’Mara, TMRF
Founder & Director
