Cookeville Irish Dance Location

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100 N. Main St. Sparta, TN 38583

Spring 2026 classes
Mondays at Peachtree Sparta
*Tuition will be prorated based on your start date*

Beginner Irish Dance

4:15pm – 5:00pm

$195/Student Semester
Advanced Beginner Irish Dance

5pm – 5:45pm

$240/Student Semester
(includes two makeup classes from Fall)
Beginner Heavy Shoe Class
5:45pm – 6:15pm
$240/Student Semester

Class Dates:
January (26th)
February (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd)
March (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
April (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
May (4th, 11th, 18th)

☘️ Beginner Irish Dance Class
No experience necessary – all dancers are welcome to join! This class is a fun and supportive introduction to Irish dance, focusing on foundational movements, rhythm, and basic steps. Perfect for new dancers of all ages!
First class is free – come give it a try!

☘️ Advanced Beginner Irish Dance Class
This class is for dancers who are comfortable with the basics and are ready to build on their skills. Dancers should already know the Reel, Light Jig, and Slip Jig. In this class, we begin dancing in heavy shoes and introduce basic heavy shoe rhythms and choreography.

Our instructor, Claire Shirey is vetted and certified by SafeSport for child protection. For more information on the vetting policies of An Coimisiun Le Rince Gaelacha, click here: https://www.clrg.ie/index.php/en/vetting.html

Claire Shirey
T.C.R.G.

Claire Shirey is a certified Irish dance teacher (T.C.R.G.) based in Nashville, TN. She earned her teaching credentials in 2023 through An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha and associated with Harmony School of Irish Dance for dancers to have the option to compete at CLRG competitions. A former competitive dancer, Claire retired from competition in 2016 but continues to perform and stay active in the Irish dance community. She holds a degree in Communication Studies and a certificate in Music Business from the University of Georgia.



Katelyn Dunn
Assistant Teacher

Katelyn Dunn fell in love with the rich history, music, and movement of Irish Step Dance at the age of eleven. She has since competed and performed throughout the US. Katelyn’s love for Irish dance and music only grew as she transitioned from competing to teaching. Now Katelyn shares her passion for dance to people of all ages and abilities through teaching both Step dancing and Ceili dance at workshops and events.