Nope! Because this is an Irish dance inspired fitness class, having a TCRG is absolutely not necessary (but we of course welcome our fellow ID professionals!). In fact, you don't even have to have an Irish Dance background - as long as you are excited about presenting class and willing to learn, anyone can teach J+S®!

Having said that, Instructors should be of drinking age (obvi!) if they are presenting classes in a brewery or distillery, and should be prepared to represent the Jigs & Swigs® brand via their own creative, fun classes!

There is no organization affiliation for that same reason (i.e. there are no concerns related to being part of CLRG, CRN, WIDA, etc.). We are a fitness class, not a dance class, and within this model we have created a community of inclusivity and accessibility.

The first step is to join our online J+S® Instructor Training Program. This comprehensive program will guide participants through the J+S® class content through several detailed modules which include videos, short quizzes and other interactive activities.

The training itself should take approximately one full day to complete but can be done at your own pace as long as the program is completed within 30 days of the selected start date.

Once the training is complete, participants will be eligible to become a Taproom Member, a monthly membership ($25 / month) that enables instructors to teach class under the Jigs & Swigs® brand name.

The Taproom Membership also provides step-by-step instructions and easy to use templates for managing all aspects of your class - from website hosting to approaching venues, setting up registration forms and collecting payment in addition to our full J+S® Media Kit with pre-made social media templates, marketing best practices and a network of other instructors ready to help and support you!

Jigs & Swigs® Instructors have the potential to earn unlimited income on their own schedule.

This will vary by location and instructor. The program appeals to ambitious individuals who wish to run their own business without incurring the considerable overhead involved in starting up. Calculate your annual earning potential here.

Even if you're not ready to start offering your own Jigs & Swigs® classes, our training program is a beneficial professional development tool for those involved in the fitness / dance industry, or for anyone curious in the world of Irish dance fitness.

The J+S® is an inclusive and accessible workout that combines cardio fitness with strength based exercises that are challenging and fun for both non dancers and dancers alike! You'll learn about the workout in-depth through our instructor training program.

As a best practice you should be insured, whether through yourself or a studio you are associated with. Similar to other fitness certifications, we do not provide insurance. We stick to what we do best - working out! - and since there's no one-size-fits-all solution for insurance coverage, we suggest you talk to your insurance provider about your specific needs.

The nature of our program is such that we don’t have exclusive arrangements with Licensed Instructors. J+S® is based on inclusivity and community!

We encourage collaboration and camaraderie between our Instructors! Having more qualified Instructors in your area means you can reach out to other Instructors to cover a class if you suddenly find yourself unavailable. It also means you could do a TEAM TEACH and work together to present a class! 🍻

Our program is simple and streamlined, so you can get sippin' and steppin' in no time! The J+S® Training Program + Taproom Membership provides you with everything you need to know from how to design your class to approaching breweries and all of our trademarked branding material.

While we provide the knowledge, support and encouragement, all Instructors operate independently and are ultimately responsible for complying with their own local laws and regulations.