Classes in Grafton & West Boylston
The Murphy Academy ensures all dancers receive an Irish dancing education tailored to fit their age and ability level in a fun, family friendly environment. All programs are designed to fit dancers that aspire to dance recreationally and/or competitively.
Our Saturday Mini Murphs — "We love Irish dance!"
Mini Murph
Dancers Ages 2.5-4
Our little jiggers program is designed for your tiny dancer to have so much fun learning their first steps. Dancers improve their gross motor skills, while developing the basics and fundamentals of Irish dance.
Beginner Program
Beginner Dancers Ages 5+
Our Mini Murph program is designed for your dancer to learn their skip 2,3s, hop over 2,3s, and their basic reel and light jig steps. Dancers will have so much fun building friendships and their skills all while developing the fundamentals of Irish dance.
Yellow Class
Returning Dancers Ages 6+
This program is for dancers that have taken Irish dancing for at least one year. Dancers will learn more advanced steps and an introduction to hard shoe.
Blue Class
Returning Dancers
This program is for dancers that have at least one year of hard shoe lessons and/or received a placement in either an advanced beginner or novice competition. Dancers will work to improve their technique and advanced steps.
Green Class
Returning Dancers
This program is for dancers that have at least one year of novice-level instruction and/or have placed in all light and hard shoe dances at feisanna in novice. Dancers will work to improve their technique and advanced steps.
Red Class
Returning Dancers
This program is for dancers that have achieved the highest levels at a feis. This is a more intensive program designed for accomplished dancers to continue to build their skill and improve their dancing in a nurturing environment.
Please Note: The above programs are class descriptions only. Please refer to our Feis Information Page for details on feis levels and refer to the rules listed on a feis' syllabus. Dancer's class and feis level is at the discretion of the teacher. Please email us if you have any questions.
