DeVoy Academy of Irish Dance

Mississauga Santa Claus Parade
2023-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Come and dance (or walk) with us in the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade. More info to come. Please let Dympna know if you can make it.

Brampton Dance Class
2023-12-02 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-25 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-18 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-04 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-21 08:30 - 12:30 | PPRC
8:30 to 9:00 BEGINNER (30 minutes)
9:00 to 9:45 ADVANCED BEGINNER (45 minutes)
9:45 to 11:00 NOVICE & PRIZEWINNER (75 minutes)
11:00 to 12:30 PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIP & OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (90 minutes)

Toronto Dance Class
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 | MHSB
5:00 to 6:00 PRIZEWINNER TO PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS (60 minutes)
6:00 to 7:00 NOVICE (60 minutes)
7:00 to 8:00 ADULTS (60 minutes)

Toronto Dance Class
2023-11-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | MHSB
4:00 to 5:15 NOVICE TO PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS (75 minutes)
5:15 to 6:00 BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER (45 minutes)

Zoom Oireachtas Meeting (Solos, Premiere, and Teams)
2023-11-23 19:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-22 19:30 - 20:00
For this upcoming year we will be making a few changes to our Oireachtas setup. A SHORT info meeting going over expectations, the audition process, registration form just to name a few, as well as categories we would like to enter.
There will be 2 dates for the info meeting to attend. Attendance is mandatory for parents of dancers (or Prelim Champ and up dancers to Adult dancers) wanting to attend the November 29th-December 1st, 2024 Oireachtas held at the Sheraton.
* Wednesday November 22nd 7:30pm-8:00pm Zoom link will be sent to all before the meeting
* Thursday November 23rd 7:30pm-8:00pm Zoom link will be sent to all before the meeting
Beginner to Open Championship to Adults are encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome, we have something for everyone next year!

Cookie Fundraiser
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-27
We are raising money for Devoy Academy of Irish Dance and participating with Terra Cotta Cookies to bring you delicious, peanut and nut-free cookies you will love. There are 13 items to choose from total. There are 12 flavours of delicious cookie dough (including 2 gluten free choices and a vegan option!) each box contains 40 x 20g “Dough Drops ™”. Store the compact boxes in your freezer and easily bake when you want warm, fresh cookies. You can bake as few or as many as you would like at a time! (Make sure you stock up because they won’t last long once you taste them!) There is also an option for already baked shortbread in a lovely gift box, perfect for gift giving.
Cookie Dough Drop Boxes are $15.00 each and Shortbread Gift boxes are $10.00.
Go to https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/devoy-academy-of-irish-dance/?fbclid=PAAabkbVeD4S7DLGD_qMXNkPse6ZAParXjL5tx3BhDjF1PdAv80YFlOAHMW4k to order your cookies today!

Parent Observation Week
2023-11-12 - 2023-11-18
Attention all parents and caregivers
Parent Observation week is all next week at both locations at all classes. Take pictures, videos, and notes on how to help your dancer improve and practice at home.

Private class
2023-11-08 18:15 - 19:15 | Jessicas house

Eastern Regional Oireachtas
2023-10-27 - 2023-10-29 | Westin Harbour Castle

Private Class
2023-10-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-18 19:30 - 20:30
Clara Gs house
7:30 to 8:30pm Clara G.

Private Class
2023-10-25 18:15 - 19:15 | Jessicas house
Jessicas House
6:15 to 7:15pm Laren and Samara

Brampton Dance Class & Dress Rehearsal Room 1 and 2 Make up class for Oct 14th
2023-10-22 08:30 - 14:00 | PPRC
Parents are invited to come and watch our teams from 9:30 to 10:00 am, as well as their solo classes Advanced Beginner to Prizewinner (10:00 am to 12:30pm)

Dancers in teams, Advanced Beginner, Novice and Prizewinner are asked to do hair, makeup and come in full costume for this class. We will be putting the finishing touches on our overall presentation as well as our dancing.

Teams dancers: Soft shoes, Poodle socks, Black turtleneck leotard, Devoy Skirt, black booty shorts, bun wig, hair donut, bobby pins, hair spray, hair elastics, brush and makeup.
Solo dancers: Same as above, also bring your full wig if you have one, solo dress if you have one, and hard shoes.

8:30 to 10:00 TEAMS PRACTICE (IN NEW DRESSES!)
10:00 to 10:30 BEGINNER (30 minutes)
10:30 to 11:15 ADVANCED BEGINNER (45 minutes) (In solo or DeVoy dresses)
11:15 to 12:30 NOVICE & PRIZEWINNER (75 minutes) (In solo or DeVoy dresses)
12:30 to 2:00 PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIP & OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (90 minutes)

Happy Halloween: Trunk or Treat
2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | PPRC
Decorate your cars trunk and give out candies to our dancers. Don’t have a car, decorate your stroller or wagon. Dancers (and parents) are encouraged to dress up in costume. BOO!
