Ballet in County Cork
Find ballet schools and classes in County Cork
County Cork is in Munster. 18 ballet schools teach across the county, in 13 towns including Cork, Kinsale, Bandon, Blarney, Carrigaline and 8 more. Of those, 15 take children and 6 teach adults. For performances and venues in the city itself, see ballet in Cork.
Where to take ballet class in County Cork
Ballet is taught in 13 towns across County Cork. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.
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Find a ballet class near you in County Cork
32 teaching locations across County Cork. Sorting by distance reads your device location in the browser and sends nothing to us.
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Adult ballet classes in County Cork
6 of the 18 ballet schools in County Cork teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 3 offer a trial class before you commit.
New to it? Read starting ballet as an adult and what to wear to your first class.
Children's ballet classes in County Cork
15 ballet schools in County Cork take children. Ages taught vary by school, so check each listing for the classes it runs. 3 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 Cork
Schools here enter pupils for graded ballet exams with these boards.
- International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA)2 schools
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)2 schools
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)2 schools
- Adaptive classes for dancers with additional needs1 school
- Private one-to-one tuition1 school
- Trial lesson before enrolling3 schools
Ballet in County Cork: FAQs
- How many ballet schools are there in County Cork?
- Ballet.ie lists 18 ballet schools in County Cork, teaching in 13 towns across the county.
- Which towns in County Cork have ballet classes?
- Ballet is taught in Cork, Kinsale, Bandon, Blarney, Carrigaline, Clonakilty, Cobh, Glanmire, Macroom, Mallow, Rochestown, Shandon and 1 more.
- Are there adult ballet classes in County Cork?
- Yes. 6 of the 18 ballet schools in County Cork teach adults, including complete beginners.
- Are there ballet classes for children in County Cork?
- Yes. 15 ballet schools in County Cork take children.
- Which ballet exam boards do schools in County Cork teach?
- Schools in County Cork enter pupils for International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), taught by 2 schools, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), taught by 2 schools and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), taught by 2 schools.
- Can you take private ballet lessons in County Cork?
- Yes. 1 ballet school in County Cork offers one-to-one tuition.
- Can you try a ballet class in County Cork before enrolling?
- Yes. 3 ballet schools in County Cork offer a trial lesson.