Ballet in County Antrim
Find ballet schools and classes in County Antrim
County Antrim is in Ulster. 21 ballet schools teach across the county, in 11 towns including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Carrickfergus and 6 more. Of those, 18 take children, 7 teach adults and 2 run Silver Swans classes for over 55s. For performances and venues in the city itself, see ballet in Belfast.
Where to take ballet class in County Antrim
Ballet is taught in 11 towns across County Antrim. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.
Schools
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Outside Belfast itself. For what is on in the city, see ballet in Belfast.
Find a ballet school near you
County Antrim covers a wide area. Sort every school by distance from where you are, or narrow to a town above.
Show ballet schools nearest meAdult ballet classes in County Antrim
7 of the 21 ballet schools in County Antrim teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 4 offer a trial class before you commit. 2 run Silver Swans classes for over 55s.
New to it? Read starting ballet as an adult and what to wear to your first class.
Children's ballet classes in County Antrim
18 ballet schools in County Antrim take children. Ages taught vary by school, so check each listing for the classes it runs. One syllabus is taught across the county, with graded exams.
Read how to choose a ballet school and ballet methods and exams explained.
What is taught in County Antrim
Schools here enter pupils for graded ballet exams with these boards.
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) 8 schools
- Silver Swans classes for over 55s 2 schools
- Private one-to-one tuition 2 schools
- Trial lesson before enrolling 4 schools
Ballet in County Antrim: FAQs
- How many ballet schools are there in County Antrim?
- Ballet.ie lists 21 ballet schools in County Antrim, teaching in 11 towns across the county.
- Which towns in County Antrim have ballet classes?
- Ballet is taught in Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Carrickfergus, Antrim Town, Ballymena, Crumlin, Cullybackey, Glengormley and Larne.
- Are there adult ballet classes in County Antrim?
- Yes. 7 of the 21 ballet schools in County Antrim teach adults, including complete beginners.
- Are there ballet classes for children in County Antrim?
- Yes. 18 ballet schools in County Antrim take children.
- Which ballet exam boards do schools in County Antrim teach?
- Schools in County Antrim enter pupils for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), taught by 8 schools.
- Are there Silver Swans ballet classes for over 55s in County Antrim?
- Yes. 2 ballet schools in County Antrim run Silver Swans classes, the Royal Academy of Dance programme for dancers over 55.
- Can you take private ballet lessons in County Antrim?
- Yes. 2 ballet schools in County Antrim offer one-to-one tuition.
- Can you try a ballet class in County Antrim before enrolling?
- Yes. 4 ballet schools in County Antrim offer a trial lesson.