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Date Posted: 08:46:17 04/19/24 Fri
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Subject: Twin Cities Dance Schools-info from current/former families requested

Well, we are definitely moving to the TC this summer. I received recommendations previously but would really appreciate hearing directly from those at some of the schools. We are specifically considering Corda Mor and O’Shea. We are coming from the Southern Region and unfortunately her TC has no information about schools in the area to assist. I’m also contacting the schools directly too.

DD is at Novice/PW level U12 if that’s important.

Thank you.

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[> Both fabulous schools…maybe reach out to the tcrgs for more information on each school…and look at commute times based on where you might live. -- Good Luck on the move, 19:16:53 04/19/24 Fri (NoHost/172.59.96.222)

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[> If you are living west of Minneapolis, go to Corda Mor. If you are going to be east of Minneapolis (St. Paul or other city on the east side), go to O’Shea. -- Inside, 21:46:54 04/21/24 Sun (NoHost/172.58.11.76)

The schools are different, but both have classes in the evening, and you don’t want to be driving through Minneapolis on I94 during rush hour to get to a dance class. If it turns out it is isn’t a good fit, you can reevaluate, but don’t spend an hour in traffic when a school that could serve your needs is only 15-20 minutes away.

If location really doesn’t matter, then I’d recommend visiting each school for your dancer to check out classes and talk to parents after you’ve talked to the TCs at each. Do the families seem warm and welcoming? Are the dancers the kind of kids you want your dancer around? I’d particularly scope out the dancers in your daughter’s age group and try to meet the dancers and their parents. This is really going to be your dancer’s (and your) peer group. One mean girl (or mean parent) can make everyone’s life miserable.

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[> It depends on what you are looking for - O'Shea does solos and teams at Oireachtas and does a lot of local performances. Corda Mor seems to focus more on solo competitions, doesn't do teams and doesn't perform as much. O'Shea has the added bonus of music instruction on site if that is of interest. -- Welcome to MN, 17:45:11 04/22/24 Mon (NoHost/208.127.242.222)

They have different teaching styles, either of which may or may not work well for your dancer. We attend a different local school, but we have made friends with dance families from other schools and our school has had transfers from both.

Corda Mor is primarily a competition school and I think there is more pressure to advance, that has worked for some that we know but not for others. When it comes to solo costumes the TCRG is heavily involved in deciding when the dancer gets a different costume and what they will get.

O'Shea has more opportunities to dance outside of solo competition with their ceili teams and the shows they do through out the year. They have an active parent association that hosts most of our local feiseanna.

I don't know what your initial criteria was in narrowing down the schools, but I would keep an open mind about the other local schools, one may be a better fit for your dancer and their goals. I would recommend observing a class at different schools to give you an idea of what the atmosphere is like, everyone will probably be on their best behavior when you are there, but it should give you a good idea of what you are getting into.

In June we have the NMA Championship and 10,000 lakes feis weekend, if you are able to attend you could see the schools in action and have a chance to talk to people in person. Another opportunity to see the local schools and talk to dance families is during Irish Fair in August, although I don't think that Corda Mor participated the last couple of years.

I hope you find a good fit for your dancer, and don't be afraid to change schools to find one that fits if the first one you choose doesn't.

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[> Thank you! -- No name, 12:28:33 04/29/24 Mon (NoHost/173.242.174.245)

Thank you for your responses. The actual move is in a month and we’ve connected with a school.

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