Workshops & Masterclasses
Adult Ballet August Term (Beginners/Improvers) – Brocklebank Academy

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Brocklebank Academy of Dance runs an adult ballet term at the Liffey Trust Studios, Dublin 1, from Thursday 6 August to Monday 31 August 2026. This listing covers the beginner and improver classes. You can book the full term or drop in to single classes.
Classes (with Martha Tribe)
Monday 7.30pm, Beginner Ballet, adult beginners and improvers, 1 hour
Thursday 6.00pm, Improver Ballet, 1 hour
Term dates
Mondays: 17, 24 and 31 August
Thursdays: 6, 13, 20 and 27 August
Intermediate and advanced classes, including the RAD Intermediate adult syllabus and pointework, are listed separately.
How to book
Contact Caitríona on 086 344 6046 or at cb.academyofdance@gmail.com. You can also see the full Brocklebank Academy of Dance listing on Ballet.ie.
Questions
Can I try one class instead of the whole term? Yes. Both term and drop-in options are available.
I have never done ballet before. Is this the right class? Yes, the Monday 7.30pm Beginner Ballet class is for adult beginners and improvers.
What is the difference between the two classes? Monday is beginners and improvers together. Thursday is aimed at improvers who already have some ballet behind them.
What does it cost? Prices are not published online. Contact Caitríona for term and drop-in rates.
Timetable confirmed from Brocklebank Academy of Dance's published August term details, 28 July 2026.
Who it's for
Adult dancers in Dublin who are new to ballet or in their first few years, including returners who want a short summer term rather than a full year commitment.
What's included
Seven sessions across August, taught by Martha Tribe: three Monday beginner classes and four Thursday improver classes. Term and drop-in options are both available. All you need is comfortable dancewear and ballet slippers.
Schedule
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
Workshop essentials

Bloch Zenith Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoes (Ladies, Pink)
The full-sole canvas slipper most adult beginners in Irish studios start in. Soft, forgiving, breathes well in a warm studio.
€26

Bloch Ladies Footed Tights (Pink)
The classic pink ballet tight - soft, high-waisted, survives studio-floor wear and keeps its colour through repeated washing.
€11.50
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