Classes are held for all levels of dancers, including new beginners, novice, advanced, and adults. Whether you are interested in recreational dancing or championship dancing there is a class for you.

Beginner dancers will wear shorts, t-shirt, and runners for the first month or two. After that dancers should wear soft shoes (ghillies) which can be purchased through Emerald Key, or other vendors. Used shoes may be available through our used shoe list, in the Members section. Your teacher will advise you when you need to make the next step and buy hard shoes. Hard shoe dancing starts after the soft shoe steps are mastered.

Joining the Comerford School of Irish Dance is easy. New students typically are accepted at the beginning of a term (September, January, April) but openings are sometimes available during a term. For a complete listing of all studio locations and class times, please visit the schools page.

Tony Comerford teaches at all Comerford locations, and spends time with all students, from beginners to champions. He is assisted by Kelly Nagan and Maggie Ritnour, two experienced champion dancers who are certified Irish dance teachers (T.C.R.G.). Kelly and Maggie both are accomplished champion dancers at the regional, North American and World level.

If you have questions, or would like to visit a class, please contact the school in your area.

If you currently dance with another school and are contemplating a change to Comerford, please check with Tony Comerford before you leave your current school.

Pursuant to the rules, transfer students must wait six months before resuming competition.