Auditions & Opportunities
Dublin Associates Minis 2026/27: Taaffe Training (ages 6 to 8)
Overview
Taaffe Training is starting Dublin Associates Minis, a new associate programme for dancers aged 6 to 8. It runs once a month from November 2026 to April 2027, 10am to 12.30pm, at Dance Hub in Finglas, covering technique foundations, lyrical and jazz.
Places are limited. Applications close on Friday 30 October 2026. A parent or guardian completes the online application and submits a dance video or a link to one. No professional filming is needed.
Key details
Training dates: Sunday 22 November 2026, Sunday 20 December 2026, Sunday 10 January 2027, Sunday 7 February 2027, Sunday 14 March 2027 and Sunday 11 April 2027
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Venue: Dance Hub, Finglas, Dublin
Ages: 6 to 8
Fee: €150 for all six sessions
How to apply: Taaffe Training's Minis application form, with a dance video
Who it's for
Dancers aged 6 to 8 who want monthly associate training alongside their regular dance school classes.
Schedule
Six monthly sessions, 10am to 12.30pm: Sunday 22 November 2026, Sunday 20 December 2026, Sunday 10 January 2027, Sunday 7 February 2027, Sunday 14 March 2027 and Sunday 11 April 2027.
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
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Audition kit
Bloch Hair Kit (Caramel)
Two nets, fifteen 3-inch pins, ten 2-inch pins, six bobby pins, four elastics, and an instruction card. The kit most Irish teachers wish every dancer had.
€13.50
Bloch Pointe Shoe Bag (Large, Black Mesh)
Open-mesh drawstring bag so pointe shoes actually dry between classes instead of living in damp fabric. Double-width - fits two pairs plus toe pads.
€13.50
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