Classes

At McNamara McCarthy, we focus on individualized instruction to keep students engaged and learning, and we champion teamwork so our dancers learn from and inspire their classmates. We model and instill self-confidence, poise, and collaboration skills, setting each MM dancer up for lifelong success, on and off the stage.

Class location

McNamara McCarthy School of Irish Dance
11727 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

MM Summer Stars (3- to 4-year-olds)

MM Summer Stars is a great introduction to Irish dance and classroom learning. Students will learn about balance, coordination, and body awareness through a range of exercises and basic Irish dance steps. All Summer Stars will be invited to perform in our all-school summer performance on August 7th at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, and our performance at Milwaukee Irish Fest (exact date TBD). These performances and an MM t-shirt are included in the price of the class.

Summer 2026 class offerings

Tuesday
  • June 9, 2026 - August 11, 2026 (no class on June 30th)
  • 9:00am - 9:45am
  • $240*
Wednesday
  • June 9, 2026 - August 12, 2026 (no class on July 1st)
  • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
  • $240*

*Total tuition will be split into three equal installments and charged on June 1st, July 1st, and August 1st.

Register now

If the class selection you would like is no longer available, please email info@mcnamaramccarthy.com to be placed on the waitlist for that class.

MM Summer Superstars (5- to 12-year-olds)

Our Summer Superstars class is for children who are new to Irish dance. Like our Summer Stars, we focus on developing balance, coordination, and body awareness. Summer Superstars will learn Irish dance footwork, like the Irish jig and reel.

All Summer Supertars will be invited to perform in our all-school summer performance on August 7th at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, and our performance at Milwaukee Irish Fest (exact date TBD). These performances and an MM t-shirt are included in the price of the class.

Summer 2026 class offerings

Tuesday
  • June 9, 2026 - August 11, 2026 (no class on June 30th)
  • 9:45am - 10:45am
  • $258*

*Total tuition will be split into three equal installments and charged on June 1st, July 1st, and August 1st.

Register now

If the class selection you would like is no longer available, please email info@mcnamaramccarthy.com to be placed on the waitlist for that class.