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 – $230 per 12-week session
2 Hour Class – $320 per 12-week session
When you pay for 2 classes the 3rd & 4th class is no additional charge
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 2023 and continuing until August 15th 2024 – 3.5% CC fee
• Venmo payments may be sent to @DeirdreOMara1
• Zelle payments may be sent to (201) 679 1450
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.
3. Private lessons are $60 to $100 depending on the teacher and must be booked through Deirdre to keep the schedule straight.
There are 3 twelve-week sessions in the dance year.
Session 1 starts on Tuesday September 10th 2024
Session 2 starts on Tuesday December 10th 2024
Session 3 starts on Tuesday March 18th 2025
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.
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
Dates to Remember (All dates are inclusive)
Thursday & Friday September 5 & 6 – Oireachtas team class
Tuesday September 10 – Start of new dance year
Tuesday Oct 1 – Saturday October 5 – Bring-A-Friend Week
Thursday October 3 – Sunday October 6 – All Scotland’s – Glasgow https://www.facebook.com/groups/559719469277067
Thursday October 17 – Sunday October 2o – Great Britain’s – London https://www.facebook.com/GreatBritainIrishDanceChampionships
Thursday Oct 31 – No class for Halloween
Sunday November 17 – School Feis & Mini Oireachtas – 9am
Tuesday November 26 – Saturday December 30 – No class for Thanksgiving and the Oireachtas
Monday December 23 – Drop & Shop Babysitting Night –5 – 8.30pm – $25
Tuesday December 24 – Wednesday January 1 – No class for Christmas break
Tuesday January 28 – Saturday February 1 – Bring-A-Friend Week
All-Ireland’s – Killarney – February
Mon March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday March 23 – McLean Ave Parade – School will be marching
Tues April 15 – Saturday April 19– No Class – Easter Break & World’s – Dublin – Worlds is April
Saturday June 14 – Last day of classes
Friday June 20th – Recital – RoryDolan’s 6.30pm
Sunday June 28 Mini Nationals & School Feis
Week of July 4 – National’s – Washington DC
Monday July 10 – First day of summer camp – 4 weeks
Adrian Worshop – Aug 7th – 11th
Celtic Summer Camp 2025
Please pay drop off by the week. It will not be billed.
Week 1: Monday July 14 – Friday July 18
Week 2: Monday July 21 – Friday July 25
Week 3: Monday July 28 – Friday Aug 1
Week 4: Monday Aug 4 – Friday August 8
$295 per week. $65 per day. Lunch and snacks included.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and water.
If you attend 2 or more weeks of camp, after camp is included at no additional charge.
Celtic Summer Camp 2024
$5 per hour for early drop off & after camp. Early drop-off 8.30am. After camp care until 5pm.
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Summer Class 2025
June 17 – August 28
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
