Cookeville Irish Dance Location

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Fall 2025 classes
Mondays at Aligned Wellness
*Tuition will be prorated based on your start date*

Beginner Irish Dance

5pm – 5:45pm

$210/Student Semester
Adult Irish Dance

6:00 pm -7:00 pm

$280/Student Semester
(10% off when you register & pay for the full semester)

$20/drop-in class

Class Dates:
August (11th, 18th, 25th)
September (8th, 15th, 22rd, 29th)
October (6th, 20th, 27th)
November (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th)

☘️ 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!

☘️ Adult Irish Céilí Dance Class
Join us for a fun, high-energy intro to Irish céilí dancing—group dances similar to square or contra dancing, but in the Irish tradition! We’ll learn basic footwork and popular céilí formations like The Walls of Limerick and The Siege of Ennis. No experience or partner needed—just come ready to move, laugh, and enjoy great music and exercise!

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.