Ballet in County Antrim
Find ballet schools and classes in County Antrim
County Antrim is in Ulster. 23 ballet schools teach across the county, in 12 towns including Belfast, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare and 7 more. Of those, 20 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 12 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.
Venues elsewhere in County Antrim
Outside Belfast itself. The city's venues are on ballet in Belfast.
Find a ballet class near you in County Antrim
32 teaching locations across County Antrim. Sorting by distance reads your device location in the browser and sends nothing to us.
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Adult ballet classes in County Antrim
7 of the 23 ballet schools in County Antrim teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 6 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
20 ballet schools in County Antrim take children. Ages taught vary by school, so check each listing for the classes it runs. 2 syllabuses are 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
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)1 school
- Silver Swans classes for over 55s2 schools
- Private one-to-one tuition3 schools
- Trial lesson before enrolling6 schools
Ballet in County Antrim: FAQs
- How many ballet schools are there in County Antrim?
- Ballet.ie lists 23 ballet schools in County Antrim, teaching in 12 towns across the county.
- Which towns in County Antrim have ballet classes?
- Ballet is taught in Belfast, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Ballymena, Antrim Town, Crumlin, Cullybackey, Glengormley, Killead and Larne.
- Are there adult ballet classes in County Antrim?
- Yes. 7 of the 23 ballet schools in County Antrim teach adults, including complete beginners.
- Are there ballet classes for children in County Antrim?
- Yes. 20 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 and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), taught by 1 school.
- 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. 3 ballet schools in County Antrim offer one-to-one tuition.
- Can you try a ballet class in County Antrim before enrolling?
- Yes. 6 ballet schools in County Antrim offer a trial lesson.