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Taaffe Training runs a two-day Dublin Summer Intensive from Tuesday 18 August 2026, starting at 10am. Separate courses run for Junior/Intermediate and Senior dancers, and the Senior course has had a second release of places.
Key details
Dates: Two days from 18 August 2026
Start time: 10am
Courses: Junior/Intermediate, and Senior
Booking: Through Taaffe Training's Bookwhen page
About Taaffe Training
Taaffe Training marked four years in July 2026. It runs a full-time dance college in Dublin and associate programmes in Liverpool, Scotland, Belfast and Dublin. A two-day Manchester intensive runs separately on 11 August 2026.
Discount
Taaffe Training announced 20% off all Summer Intensive tickets with the code TT4YEARS in a fourth-birthday post on 25 July 2026. No end date was given for the offer, so check it still applies at checkout.
Questions
Which course do I book? Junior/Intermediate or Senior, booked separately on Bookwhen.
Where is it held? The Dublin venue is confirmed on booking. Contact Taaffe Training on +44 7342 042269 to check before booking travel.
Is there a Manchester option? Yes, a separate two-day intensive runs from 11 August 2026.
Details checked against bookwhen.com/seantaaffe on 27 July 2026.
Who it's for
Junior, intermediate and senior dancers in Ireland wanting two focused days of training in August, including those considering Taaffe Training's full-time college or associate programmes.
Schedule
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
Pack list for intensives

Bloch Celeste Knit Wrap Cardigan (Grey Marle)
The ballet-specific warm-up cardigan for cold Irish studios - V-neck, tie-back, no zips or drawstrings to flap during turns.
€43.50

Bloch Mira Knit Leg Warmers (Ladies, Black)
Above-the-knee 20-inch knit warmers for the first ten minutes of barre in a cold Irish studio. Pull on over tights, peel off when you're warm.
€28.50
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