There are a few requirements before joining our dance school. 

Potential students must: 

• Be potty-trained 

• Be able to consistently hop on one foot

• Have previous experience in a class setting of some kind. 

These developmental milestones ensure children are ready and set up for success better than an age-based guideline.

If you have a very young dancer, we recommend a basic ballet and movement class to get them used to both being in a dance class environment and learning to move. 

For older dancers, no dance experience is specifically required. 

These requirements exist for safety, class flow, and the ability to teach correct technique in a group setting. Highland dance involves precise footwork, balance, and spatial awareness. Dancers who are not developmentally ready may be at risk of injury or may prevent the class from running safely. 

Dance Class Required Items

For the first few classes, dancers need: 

• A water bottle

• White knee socks

• Scottish dancing ghillies OR black ballet shoes

• A leotard or tight top, so body alignment is clear

• Hair off the face, preferably in a bun 

 Generally, if the dancer has a "uniform" to wear to dance class, they will feel more professional and mentally focused. Ideally, this is designed to be free of distractions and help the dancer's technique.  

• Celtic Cuties (dancers age 6 & under)

• Beginner (new dancers with less than 6 competitive wins)

• Adult Beginner (for dancers 16 & over who are new Beginners)

• Novice (competitive dancers with 6 wins)

• Intermediate (competitive dancers with 12 wins)

• Premier (the highest competitive level)