Registration

Both new and returning students must fill out a registration form each year to ensure that all information is up to date. The annual registration fee is $30 per family.  

Tuition
Three 12-week sessions in the dance year
1 Hour Class – $240 per 12-week session
2 Hour Class – $320 per 12-week session

When you pay for 2 classes the 3rd + class is no additional charge  – each level has 4 classes per week. 

If you have one dancer taking 2 classes per week, you will receive a 50% tuition discount for any additional siblings taking classes 

Tuition may be paid by cash, check, credit card, Zelle, or Venmo
• 12-month payment plans are available.  Yearly tuition is divided by 12 and charged on the 15th of each  month starting Sept 15th 2025 and continuing until August 15th 2026 

. A credit card is needed for this option. There is a CC fee of 3.5%
• 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

1. In order to take privates account MUST be in good standing – No exceptions
2. Workshops and pay as you go classes MUST be paid for on the day, please use the cash envelopes provided and put in payment mailbox. Do NOT leave on desk. If paying by Venmo or Zelle please put the date on the payment & what it is for, so I can apply correctly
3. Private lessons are $50 to $100 depending on the teacher and must be booked through Deirdre.

School Guidelines

1. Any issues concerning your child can be discussed by studio appointment or by phone. I am available by phone on Monday-Friday mornings. (201) 679-1450 

Please do not email or text complaints as things can get lost in translation and tone. Talking is always better.
2. Session is to be paid for in full, regardless of attendance. Missed classes may be made up within that session.  

3. Students must wear shorts or fitted leggings. Both are available for purchase at the studio.  
4. Hair must be tied up for all classes.  
5. Students must wear white Irish dance socks. Available at the studio.
6. Irish dance shoes can be purchased at the studio.

7. Only water at the studio as we have a lot of spills 

There are 3 twelve-week sessions in the dance year.  
Session 1 starts on Tuesday September 9th 2025 
Session 2 starts on Tuesday December 9th 2025
Session 3 starts on Tuesday March 24th 2026  
Each session payment is due on or before the above dates.  
A late fee of $25 will be assessed if payment is not received in 10 days of session start dates.  

Dates to Remember (All dates are inclusive)
Mon Sept 8 – 5 to 7pm – Oireachtas team class – If you are doing a team you must attend this class
Tuesday September 9– Start of new dance year
Tuesday September 30 – Saturday  October 4  – Bring-A-Friend Week
Thursday  October 2nd – Sunday October 5 – All Scotland’s – Glasgow  
Thursday  October 16 – Sunday October 19 – Great Britain’s – London  

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Sat Oct 25 SRS Halloween Party – 5 to 8.30pm $25 – Friends & siblings welcome

Sunday November 16 – School Feis & Mini Oireachtas – 9am start
Wednesday November 26 – Saturday November 29 – No class for Thanksgiving and the Oireachtas

Saturday & Sunday Dec 13 & 14 Amy Mae Dolan WS  
Tuesday December 23 – Drop & Shop Babysitting Night – 5 – 8.30pm – $25
Tuesday  December 23 –  Thursday  January  1 – No class for Christmas break
Tuesday January 6 – Saturday January 10 – Bring-A-Friend Week

Friday February 13 – Sweetheart Party –  5 – 8.30pm – $25 –  Friends & siblings welcome

All-Ireland’s – Killarney –  February 15 to 21
Tue March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – no class

Saturday March 21  – McLean Ave Parade – School will be marching
Tues April 31 – Saturday April 4 – No Class – Easter Break & World’s – Chicago

Saturday May 23 – No class for memorial weekend

Sunday June 7 – Recital Rory Dolan’s

Sunday June 14 Mini Nationals & School Feis

Saturday June 20 – Last day of classes

Wednesday July 1 – Monday July  6 – National’s – Orlando

Adrian Workshop – July 9 – 12

Celtic Summer Camp 2026

Summer Class 2026

June 23 – Sept 3 2026
Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm $20 & 5-7pm $25, pay as you go. No sign up needed

$5 discount per class if you take both classes in a week

The Deirdre O’Mara School of Irish Dance provides a unique experience that combines culture & creativity with fun & hard work. Competition is an option, but it is not a requirement. The only requirements are a love of Irish dance and a willingness to work hard & have fun.  

I ask that both you and your child make a commitment to Irish Dance, and that you miss class only when absolutely necessary. This is in the best interest of learning the steps, learning to stick with something, fostering teamwork, and being the best that we can be. Consistency is the key to success.  

I feel our school provides the best combination of the traditional & the many changes that have occurred in the world of Irish dance. My wish for our dancers is that they dance with not just their feet, but with their heart. Our school will develop confidence, in an atmosphere of growth & inspiration.

Go raibh maith agaibh a chairde
Deirdre O’ Mara TMRF, Founder & director