About SRL Irish Dance Academy
Scoil Rince Luimni Irish Dance Academy serves North Central Connecticut, the Farmington Valley, and Western Massachusetts, providing the highest quality Irish dance instruction and customer service. The academy fosters a love of dance, music, and movement, and is active within the dance community and the local communities through performance, competition, and events. The academy understands the challenges young children may face when transitioning into a structured dance class without their parents. The instructors, such as Courtney, are kind and encouraging, helping the students strive for their best while also acknowledging their age-appropriate needs and stamina. The Office Manager, Devon, is also extremely helpful and responsive to any questions or concerns. The academy's students have shown remarkable growth, from initially struggling to adjust to the class, to following the teachers' directions, dancing along with their peers, and even enjoying their first recital performance. The academy's welcoming and supportive environment has allowed these young dancers to thrive and develop a passion for Irish dance. Families look forward to being part of the SRL community for years to come.
I signed my son up for the Intro to Dance class in summer 2021, right after his second birthday. We were just looking for something fun for him to do in the summer. He went in on the first day and last day, but cried for the three days in between. Courtney was so kind and encouraging- she understood that it can be difficult for kids to make the transition into this structured class without their parents at their side. The course included four classes in September, so we did those, not really planning to continue. It was just a summer thing, wasn’t it? Our son kept telling us he enjoyed “dancie class,” so we signed him up for the year. Watching him grow over this...read full review
I began at SRL back in 2014 as an 18 year old beginner. I am so thankful for the things I have learned from Courtney and the progress I made in just 3 years competing and performing. She is a wonderful teacher! After my injury I took time off from dance. I got married & had a baby! While I was in my last trimester I took the adult class SRL began offering. I loved it and it felt so good to be dancing again! I highly recommend signing your child up (and maybe even yourself!!)
I began at SRL back in 2014 as an 18 year old beginner. I am so thankful for the things I have learned from Courtney and the progress I made in just 3 years competing and performing. She is a wonderful teacher! After my injury I took time off from dance. I got married & had a baby! While I was in my last trimester I took the adult class SRL began offering. I loved it and it felt so good to be dancing again! I highly recommend signing your child up (and maybe even yourself!!)