Ballet workshops in Ireland

Ballet Workshops & Masterclasses

Focused training sessions with local and guest ballet teachers

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Refine your craft with specialised workshops and masterclasses. These short-form events provide a unique opportunity to learn from world-class guest teachers and industry professionals right here in Ireland. Perfect for dancers looking to develop specific skills — pointe work, variations, artistic expression, and more.

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6SEPTSun

AD Development Programme – Season 3

Workshops & Masterclasses

The AD Development Programme is a season-long training pathway for committed young dancers aged 9 to 18 , running across…

6 Sept 2026 – 7 Feb 2027Bangor, DownBeats Studios, Unit 22 Saba Business Park, 16 Balloo Avenue, Bangor BT19 7QT9 - 18All Levels
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27SEPTSun

IBTA Teacher and Student Day of Dance

Workshops & Masterclasses

The Irish Ballet Teachers Association holds its Teacher and Student Day of Dance at the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. K…

27 Sept 2026Maynooth, KildareGlenroyal HotelIBTA members and their studentsAll Levels
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Past workshops

17AUGMon

Discovery Dance Programme 2026

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Five intensive days of masterclasses in ballet, jazz, contemporary and partnering, floor work and hip hop for young danc…

17 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026DublinDanceHouse, Dance IrelandAges 10–18All Levels
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16AUGSun

Melissa Hamilton Masterclass: 13-18 Years

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Melissa Hamilton , Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, leads an on-stage ballet masterclass for dancers aged 13 to 1…

16 Aug 2026Belfast, AntrimGrand Opera House13 - 18Intermediate
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10AUGMon

Senior Dance Intensive 2026

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

A four-day senior dance intensive covering ballet, jazz, lyrical, flexibility and more. Students from outside the academ…

10 Aug 2026 – 13 Aug 2026Annacotty, LimerickAnnacotty FC StudioAges 10–14All Levels
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25JULSat

Adult Ballet Summer Intensive 2026

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Emily Follis Ballet’s third annual adult ballet summer intensive in Banbridge.

25 Jul 2026Banbridge, DownBannside Presbyterian Church HallAdultsAll Levels
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1JUNMon

The Loft June Ballet Intensive with Fernando Palma

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Afternoon ballet intensive with guest teacher Fernando Palma at The Loft, Dun Laoghaire — bank holiday Monday 1 June. Sc…

1 Jun 2026Dun Laoghaire, DublinThe Loft Dance StudioAdults — all levelsAll Levels
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30MAYSat

Ballet Masterclass with Bethany Kingsley-Garner

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

We are thrilled to announce that we’re bringing an exclusive and inspiring masterclass to Kildare this May. This is a op…

30 May 2026Maynooth, KildareSt. Mary's Boys' National School (BNS)9-19All Levels
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30MAYSat

Ballet Masterclass with Bethany Kingsley-Garner

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

We are thrilled to announce that we’re bringing an exclusive and inspiring masterclass to Kildare this May. This is a op…

30 May 2026Maynooth, KildareSt. Mary's Boys' National School (BNS)9-19All Levels
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26APRSun

Ballet Connect Workshop

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

UPDATE: Dancer Participation Tickets are currently SOLD OUT. A limited number of Teacher Observation Tickets are still a…

26 Apr 2026DublinRDS Concert Hall12-18Intermediate
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26APRSun

Ballet Connect

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

A ballet symposium for all those interested in ballet. Watch the Irish National Youth Ballet perform along with invited…

26 Apr 2026DublinRDS Concert Hall12 to adultsAll Levels
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26APRSun

Ballet Masterclass with Paul Kay

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

We are thrilled to announce that we’re bringing an exclusive and inspiring masterclass to Dublin this April This is a ra…

26 Apr 2026Dun Laoghaire, DublinThe Loft Dance Studio9-19All Levels
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26APRSun

Ballet Masterclass with Paul Kay

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

We are thrilled to announce that we’re bringing an exclusive and inspiring masterclass to Dublin this April This is a ra…

26 Apr 2026Dun Laoghaire, DublinThe Loft Dance Studio9-19All Levels
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17APRFri

Experienced Adult Ballet Drop-In (Dublin 13)

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Looking for a challenging, pay-as-you-go ballet class in North Dublin? The Odette School of Ballet offers a dedicated 90…

17 Apr 2026 – 3 Jul 2026DublinBaldoyle Racecourse Community Centre18+All Levels
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17APRFri

Adult Beginner Drop-In Class (Weekly Workshop)

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Always wanted to try ballet but felt it was too late? The Odette School of Ballet offers a dedicated Beginner Adult Ball…

17 Apr 2026 – 3 Jul 2026DublinBaldoyle Racecourse Community Centre18+Beginner
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15APRWed

Silver Swans Ballet (DanceHouse Waitlist)

Workshops & MasterclassesEnded

Join Ireland’s first licensed Silver Swans instructor, Emma Mahony, for specialised ballet classes designed exclusively…

15 Apr 2026 – 24 Jun 2026DublinDanceHouse55+All Levels
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