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

6 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026 · Dublin, Dublin

Adults Beginner

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Overview

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

Beginner Ballet: Mondays 17, 24, 31 August at 7.30pm. Improver Ballet: Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27 August at 6.00pm.

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)

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)

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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