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 school is based in Redditch and south Birmingham.
We are hoping to return to in-person classes when lockdown restrictions ease w/c 12th April 2021:
Thursdays from 6pm and Saturdays from 11am
RSA Arrow Vale Academy Dance Studio
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
Places will be allocated to existing dancers of the school first, but we expect to be able to enrol new starters as well. If you would like to request a place, please email Louise or fill in the contact form below with the following information:
Age/s of dancer/s - preferred class (Thurs, Sat or both) - any previous dance experience
We will respond asap to confirm your place.
***Please note that in this stage of lockdown, adult indoor activities are not permitted. We therefore cannot offer classes to anyone aged over 18 until the next stage, and parents are also not allowed to sit in on the lesson to spectate at this time.***
We are hoping to return to in-person classes when lockdown restrictions ease w/c 12th April 2021:
Thursdays from 6pm and Saturdays from 11am
RSA Arrow Vale Academy Dance Studio
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
Places will be allocated to existing dancers of the school first, but we expect to be able to enrol new starters as well. If you would like to request a place, please email Louise or fill in the contact form below with the following information:
Age/s of dancer/s - preferred class (Thurs, Sat or both) - any previous dance experience
We will respond asap to confirm your place.
***Please note that in this stage of lockdown, adult indoor activities are not permitted. We therefore cannot offer classes to anyone aged over 18 until the next stage, and parents are also not allowed to sit in on the lesson to spectate at this time.***