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Melissa Hamilton, Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, leads an on-stage ballet masterclass for dancers aged 8 to 12 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast on Friday 9 October 2026 at 4.00pm. The class runs 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval and costs £45.00. Previous dance experience is required.
Key details
Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Time: 4.00pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, no interval
Venue: Grand Opera House, 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7HR
Ages: 8 to 12 years
Price: £45.00
A photographer will be present at the masterclass.
About the masterclass
Melissa Hamilton is a Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and grew up in Northern Ireland. The masterclasses are held on the Grand Opera House stage, and run alongside Melissa Hamilton's Grand Ballet Gala at the same venue from 8 to 10 October 2026. Places are limited and the theatre recommends booking early.
Questions
Does my child need previous dance experience? Yes. The Grand Opera House states previous dance experience is required for this class.
How long is the class? 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.
How much does it cost? £45.00 per place.
Are there classes for other ages? Yes. There is a class for 13 to 18 year olds on 16 August 2026, and one for 19 and over on 9 October 2026.
How do I book? Through the Grand Opera House box office online, or by phone on 028 9024 1919 (Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm).
Details checked against goh.co.uk on 28 July 2026.
Who it's for
Dancers aged 8 to 12 with previous dance experience. A photographer will be present at the masterclass.
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 Prolite 2 Split-Sole Canvas (Girls, Pink)
The split-sole canvas shoe kids graduate to once a teacher says their feet are ready - more articulation than full-sole, lighter for pointing.
€18
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