Our Programs
How placement works
The right level makes all the difference.
Programs are based on age, experience, competitive level, and training goals. New to Costello? Tell us a little about your dancer and we will help identify the best place to begin.
PRE-BRONZE
Tiny steps. Big smiles. | Ages 3–4
There is nothing sweeter than watching a young dancer learn their first step. Every circle, every smile, and every step is the beginning of an exciting Irish dance journey. Pre-Bronze introduces young dancers to Irish dance through rhythm, movement, listening, and playful skill-building. Classes help little dancers feel comfortable in the studio while developing coordination, confidence, and a love of dance.
Best for: First-time dancers ages three and four
Focus: Rhythm, movement basics, classroom confidence, and fun
New to Irish dance? Your first class is free!
BRONZE
Build the foundation | Ages 5+
Bronze introduces beginners to competitive Irish dance. Dancers develop posture, turnout, timing, foundational steps, and the practice habits that support steady progress.
Best for: Beginners age five and up
Focus: Core technique, beginner dances, performance readiness, and competition foundations
Bronze Plus
Bronze Plus offers dancers the flexibility to attend up to all three classes per week and who are ready for more repetition and momentum.
Silver
Add range, strength, and detail
Silver dancers begin traditional hard shoe work while expanding their soft shoe technique and choreography. Training becomes more detailed as dancers compete at the Advanced Beginner or Novice levels.
Best for: Dancers progressing through Advanced Beginner and Novice
Focus: Hard shoe foundations, contemporary soft shoe choreography, stamina, and technical consistency
Silver Plus
Silver Plus allows dancers to attend one Gold class (Tuesday or Thursday 6:30-8:00pm) in addition to both Silver classes every week.
Gold
Raise the standard
Gold is designed for Prizewinner and Preliminary Championship dancers ready for a greater training load and more advanced performance goals. Dancers refine technique, increase power and control, and learn how to prepare with intention.
Best for: Prizewinner and Preliminary Championship dancers
Focus: Advanced technique, competitive preparation, performance quality, and consistency under pressure
Diamond
Championship training. Full commitment.
Diamond is Costello’s highest competitive program, built for Championship-level dancers pursuing ambitious goals. Training is detailed, demanding, and individual—supported by a team that understands what serious preparation requires.
Best for: Championship-level dancers
Focus: Elite technical development, championship preparation, performance refinement, and competitive resilience
