About The Mayer School
The Mayer School serves to encourage, inspire, and motivate students to dance and be the best they can be. Our philosophy is to teach in a friendly and positive way increasing each dancer’s self-confidence. We encourage communication between the students, parents, and teaching staff.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a learning atmosphere that is healthy and fun. We strive to instill a sense of belonging, friendships, school spirit, and confidence in each and every student.
We are proud to pass along our love of Irish dancing to children from all backgrounds; thus, children do not have to be Irish to participate!
A Family Atmosphere With Small Class Sizes
At the Mayer School of Irish Dance, beginning students are introduced to dances such as the “Jig” and “Reel”, while taught on proper posture, foot placement, timing, and stage presence.
A primary concern of the Mayer teaching staff is to maintain a comfortable class size so that your child(ren) receives the attention he/she deserves in a family-like atmosphere.
Above all, it is important that each student enjoys his/her experience in Irish dancing!
That's Not All
Besides weekly classes, Mayer students are invited to participate in such fun activities as the St. Patrick’s Day parades, performances, competitions, festivals, and even TV appearances!
How It All Started
The Mayer School in St. Louis was established in 1995 by Paul Mayer, a certified Irish dance instructor (TCRG) and adjudicator (ADCRG), from Chicago, Illinois. For several years, Paul traveled weekly to his St. Louis school to teach classes, where Meghan Torno was a student. During this time, Meghan became an Open Champion dancer, later becoming a talented instructor and Paul's assistant. After Paul married and started a family in Chicago, he turned his St. Louis school over to his teaching assistant, Meghan, who had become a certified Irish dance teacher (TCRG). Paul currently teaches classes in Chicago. Along with Paul, his two sisters, Mary Mayer McHugh and Julie Mayer Ciesla, both certified Irish dance teachers, join him in teaching classes in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
