About
The Gra na Rince School of Irish Dancing was founded in March 2014 by Louise Stanley, TCRG who has more than 20 years of experience in Irish dancing and teaches every class.
We take our name, pronounced graw na rinka, from the Irish language - it translates as 'love the dance' and is also the school's motto. Our supportive and inclusive environment allows dancers of all ages and abilities to grow their love for this dynamic dance form - alongside having fun, building friendships, and improving fitness.
Gra na Rince is registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (the Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin, which is the oldest and largest Irish dance governing body in the world. Membership allows our dancers to compete locally, nationally and internationally, as well as to take their grade examinations. However, these aren't compulsory - many of our dancers take part purely for the love of the dance.
Irish dance is an energetic and varied dance form, with opportunities to perform athletic and intricate moves in light shoe as well as master rhythm and timing in hard shoe. It teaches a huge variety of life skills - from balance, muscle control, stamina and strength to teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and dedication. And of course, it's beautiful and inspiring to watch.
Louise is the only qualified and registered teacher of Irish dance in Redditch, Worcestershire, and also offers classes in south Birmingham. She, and any guest instructors, are fully insured and DBS checked. All lessons adhere to social distancing guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 and we have a full risk assessment available to view.
We take our name, pronounced graw na rinka, from the Irish language - it translates as 'love the dance' and is also the school's motto. Our supportive and inclusive environment allows dancers of all ages and abilities to grow their love for this dynamic dance form - alongside having fun, building friendships, and improving fitness.
Gra na Rince is registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (the Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin, which is the oldest and largest Irish dance governing body in the world. Membership allows our dancers to compete locally, nationally and internationally, as well as to take their grade examinations. However, these aren't compulsory - many of our dancers take part purely for the love of the dance.
Irish dance is an energetic and varied dance form, with opportunities to perform athletic and intricate moves in light shoe as well as master rhythm and timing in hard shoe. It teaches a huge variety of life skills - from balance, muscle control, stamina and strength to teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and dedication. And of course, it's beautiful and inspiring to watch.
Louise is the only qualified and registered teacher of Irish dance in Redditch, Worcestershire, and also offers classes in south Birmingham. She, and any guest instructors, are fully insured and DBS checked. All lessons adhere to social distancing guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 and we have a full risk assessment available to view.
Classes
Our Irish dance classes are held in Redditch and south Birmingham.
Following coronavirus, we've been unable to hold Irish dance classes in our usual venues in Selly Oak, Kings Norton and Arrow Valley. We're currently using temporary venues and have limited availability for new dancers due to social distancing guidelines. We hope to be able to return to our usual 'homes' before Christmas 2020, but in the meantime our classes with availability are as follows:
Wednesdays
6pm-7.15pm - Dame Elizabeth Hall, Bournville, Birmingham
Saturdays
12pm-1.25pm - Oakenshaw Community Centre, Redditch
Very unfortunately, we're not able to hold adult classes at present.
Following coronavirus, we've been unable to hold Irish dance classes in our usual venues in Selly Oak, Kings Norton and Arrow Valley. We're currently using temporary venues and have limited availability for new dancers due to social distancing guidelines. We hope to be able to return to our usual 'homes' before Christmas 2020, but in the meantime our classes with availability are as follows:
Wednesdays
6pm-7.15pm - Dame Elizabeth Hall, Bournville, Birmingham
Saturdays
12pm-1.25pm - Oakenshaw Community Centre, Redditch
Very unfortunately, we're not able to hold adult classes at present.