Workshops & Masterclasses
Niall McMahon Classical Ballet Masterclass: Dance Awards Ireland 2026
Overview
Ballet master and coach Niall McMahon leads a 90-minute Classical Ballet Technique masterclass for dancers aged 15 and over at Grade 5 ballet or above, as part of Dance Awards Ireland 2026. It runs on Sunday 25 October 2026 from 10am to 11.30am at BPM Dance Studios, East Wall, Dublin, and costs €25.
Key details
Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: BPM Dance Studios, Unit 19, East Wall Road, East Wall, Dublin
Ages: 15 and over, Grade 5 ballet and above
Price: €25, limit of 2 per order
About Niall McMahon
Niall McMahon is a former Scottish Ballet dancer and the founding Artistic Director of New English Contemporary Ballet. He is a Dance World Cup judge and Co-Director and Ballet Master of the Dance World Cup Contemporary Ballet Company.
Questions
Is it the same day as the Dublin Marathon? Yes. The organiser notes that BPM is on the north side of the Liffey, away from the city centre, with access via the M1, M50 and Dublin Tunnel. Allow extra travel time.
Can I get a refund? Masterclass tickets are non-refundable unless the organiser cancels the event.
Who it's for
Dancers aged 15 and over who are training at Grade 5 ballet level or above.
What's included
Schedule
Sunday 25 October 2026, 10am to 11.30am
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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