Welcome to the Dillon-Gavin School of Irish Dance

Dance classes are each Wednesday from 4:00 to 4:45 at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W Howard, Niles. We hold classes in the dance studio in the basement.
Our dance season runs from September 2007 to June 2008.

TUITION: Our season is divided into 3 - 11 week sessions. There will be a limited number of openings in the beginner class.  Please mail your enrollment form with check attached to secure your child’s place in class. Please include your email as this is how we communicate with our dance families. 
Please note, no refunds will be given for missed classes.

Checks may be made payable to Bernadette Gavin or the School. Mail enrollment form with attached check to:

Maureen Dillon-Yawger

7431 N. Overhill

Chicago, IL 60631

CLASS PROCEDURES:
 Parents are not allowed in the classroom while lessons are being taught.
 Wear comfortable shorts and a T-shirt to class. No pants are allowed.
 Water bottles only (no pop, juice, etc) No snacks allowed.
 Please be prompt when dropping off and picking up your children for class. We cannot be responsible for children before or after their scheduled class time.

SHOES: Students should wear light tennis shoes or socks the first few months of class. Irish dance "soft shoes" need to be purchased by the first class of Session 2. Please arrive at class with dance shoes already on or arrive 5 minutes before class to put on dance shoes so you do not miss valuable class time. If your child cannot tie his/her shoes, please help them before class begins. It is a good idea to write your child’s name on the inside sole of his/her dance shoes in case they get lost.
Irish dance shoes can be purchased at:
Ballinvilla Products - 773-779-5567 (www.irishshoes.com) email: irishshoes@ameritech.net

PERFORMANCES AND COMPETITION: Our school makes many public performances during the year. We also compete at Feiseanna throughout the Midwest. Most beginner students do not perform publicly or compete during their first year. We will notify you when we feel your child is ready to perform or compete which will necessitate buying a costume. In the spring we have a school recital for all dancers and their families.

We look forward to an enjoyable and enriching Irish Dance season. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Bernadette Dillon-Gavin, ADCRG dillongavinschool@yahoo.com 847-202-0064 and

Maureen Dillon-Yawger, TCRG, mdillonyawger@sbcglobal.net 773-631-5185