SUMMER CAMP

St. Louis Irish Arts is 50 years old this year, St. Louis' first and oldest school of Irish music and dance

Looking to try something new this summer? Discover the fun of Irish music and dance at SLIA Intro Camp. U12 New Slia students will learn Irish dance steps, play runes on the tin whistle, sing in the Irish language and enjoy games with SLIA friends. New students are welcome to attend any or all weeks of camp. We will adjust group activities according to ages and experience level of students registered each week. Students will conclude both weeks performing together for parents and friends.

Special guest music teachers!
Choose from week one or week two or both!

New students U12 (9.30-12.30)
Intro to Irish dance and tin whistle; singing, Irish language, crafts and games

SLIA Irish Music/Dance U12 camp (9.30-12.30)
For current SLIA U12 students and new students competent on their instrument:
Irish dance, ensemble music, small group instrument instruction, singing, Irish language and games

U12 New Instrument Class (9-9.30)
For current U12 students looking to try a new instrument this summer. Instruments will be provided for the duration of camp.
Concertina
Flute
Fiddle
Harp
Banjo

SLIA Irish Music/Dance O12 Camp (12pm-4pm for dancers; 1pm-4pm for musicians)
For current SLIA O12 students and new students competent on their instrument:
Irish dance, ensemble music, small group instrument instruction, singing, Irish language and games.

There will be performances and classes by guest artists from St. Louis, the US and Ireland throughout the camp.

End of week student concert on June 7th and 14th at The Focal Point in Maplewood at noon - all students, family and friends welcome.

Choose from one week or two.

Week 1 : June, 2nd - 7th

U12 New Students and Current U8 Students : 9:30 - 12:30 Irish Dance, Music on the tin whistle, singing and games.
New Instrument 5 Day Try for CURRENT under 12 students : 9:00 - 9:30
SLIA Dance and/or Music Camp for Under 12s : 9:30 - 12:30
SLIA Dance and/or Music Camp for Over 12s : 12-4pm (music and dance) 1-4pm (music only)
End of week concert on June 7th at noon

Week 2 : 9th to 14th

U12 New Students and current U8 students 9:30 - 12:30 Irish Dance, Music on the tin whistle, singing and games.
New Instrument 5 Day Try for CURRENT under 12 students : 9:00 - 9:30
SLIA Dance and/or Music Camp for Under 12s : 9:30 - 12:30
SLIA Dance and/or Music Camp for Over 12s : 12-4pm (music and dance) 1-4pm (music only)
End of week concert on June 14th at noon