2015 - 2016 Performance Division Registration

McConnell School of Dance Performance Division Registration for the 2015 – 2016 Season is now open!

The Performance Division Troupe “McConnell Irish Dancers” are a professional group comprised of dancers, musicians, and singers.  The McConnell Irish Dancers perform locally at over 80 shows and year and have danced all over the world.   Performance Division dancers are dedicated, hardworking, and willing to commit to dance above all other extracurricular activities.  Dancers must achieve a high standard of Irish dance, exhibit strong performance skills & work as well as a team, in order to perform with the McConnell Irish Dancers.

·         The Performance Division is comprised of 4 levels, with division assigned placement based on dancer’s skill level and performance abilities. 

·         The Performance Division season is 12 months and dancers are expected to commit to shows for the entire duration of the year (Sept 1 – Aug 31^st) 

·         Lessons are held from September to July (11 months) and students must register for the entire season.

Performance Division Entry

Enrollment in Performance Division is open to all McConnell School of Dance students who have completed at least 1 full year in our general or competitive programs.

Dancers will be notified with their status, level placement & lesson time slots prior to the commencement of lessons.

·         In some cases, dancers will be asked to take private / semi private lessons or enrol in competitive classes for additional technique or practice.

·         Placement in performance division does not guarantee a dancer will perform with McConnell Irish Dance troupe performances.

·         Dancers must learn performance routines and perform them at the high standard required for our performance troupe

1.       Orientation Meeting

All dancers enrolling in Performance Division must attend the orientation.  Dancers under 18 should have 1 parent or over 18 family member present.

Dates:  Tuesday, September 15^th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

2.       Performance Division Commitment Agreement

All Performance Division Dancers must complete & sign a Performance Division Contract. 

Please bring the fully signed contract to the orientation.

3.       Registration Form

Completed McConnell School of Dance Registration  & season payment / payments must be submitted on-line by

Monday, September 14^th, 2015

Postdated cheques may be submitted at the Orientation meeting.

On-Line Registration ONLY www.mcconnelldancers.com

For more information on our Performance Division Requirements for our 2015 – 2016 , please visit our website or CLICK HERE

Thank you,