Ballet schools in County Dublin

Ballet in County Dublin

Find ballet schools and classes in County Dublin

County Dublin is in Leinster. 52 ballet schools teach across the county, in 31 towns including Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Blackrock, Firhouse and 26 more. Of those, 39 take children, 21 teach adults and 2 run Silver Swans classes for over 55s. For performances and venues in the city itself, see ballet in Dublin.

Where to take ballet class in County Dublin

Ballet is taught in 31 towns across County Dublin. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.

Schools

Aoife Brogan School of Ballet

Finglas, Dublin

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Brocklebank Academy of Dance

Dublin

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Chester School Of Dance

Dunboyne, Drumcondra, Dublin 15, Dublin

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Also teaches in County Meath

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Clare Connolly Dance & Ballet School

Dublin

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Dance Conservatory Ireland

Dublin

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Dublin College Sallynoggin (Formerly SCFE)

Sallynoggin, Dublin

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Dublin School of Dance &Etiquette

Dublin

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East Coast School of Ballet

Malahide, Dublin

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En Pointe School of Ballet

Dublin

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Also teaches in County Meath

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Inchicore College of Further Education

Dublin

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Killester School of Ballet and Modern Dance

Killester, Dublin

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Leinster School of Dance

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

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Also teaches in County Westmeath

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O'Hanlon Dance Studio

Walkinstown, Dublin

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Olympus Dance and Music Academy

Dublin

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Ruth Shine School of Dance

Blessington, Wicklow

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Also teaches in County Wicklow

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South Dublin Dance Academy

Dublin

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The Goode School of Dance

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

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Also teaches in County Wicklow

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The Kate Buckey School Of Dance

Dundrum, Dublin

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The Loft Dance Studio

Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

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The Metropolitan School of Dance

Dublin

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Also teaches in County Kildare

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The Morea Associate Programme (Republic of Ireland)

Dublin

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The National Performing Arts School

Dublin

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The Nicola Farcas School of Ballet

Dublin

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The Odette School of Ballet

Dublin

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The Take Dance Company

Booterstown, Dublin

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Whynot Dance Company

Dublin

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Also teaches in County Kildare

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Upcoming events in County Dublin

Camps

Ballet Ireland Summer Intensive 2026 (Week 1)

27 Jul 2026 · Dublin

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Auditions

Steptacular Elite Teams Auditions 2026

30 Jul 2026 · Dublin

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Camps

Ballet Ireland Summer Intensive 2026 (Week 2)

4 Aug 2026 · Dublin

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Camps

Summer Dance Intensive (Week 2) – College of Dance

10 Aug 2026 · Dublin

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Workshops

Discovery Dance Programme 2026

17 Aug 2026 · Dublin

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Ballet shows elsewhere in County Dublin

Outside Dublin itself. For what is on in the city, see ballet in Dublin.

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Find a ballet school near you

County Dublin covers a wide area. Sort every school by distance from where you are, or narrow to a town above.

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Adult ballet classes in County Dublin

21 of the 52 ballet schools in County Dublin teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 8 offer a trial class before you commit. 2 run Silver Swans classes for over 55s.

Children's ballet classes in County Dublin

39 ballet schools in County Dublin take children. Ages taught vary by school, so check each listing for the classes it runs. 4 syllabuses are taught across the county, with graded exams.

What is taught in County Dublin

Schools here enter pupils for graded ballet exams with these boards.

  • Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) 9 schools
  • Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) 4 schools
  • Irish Board of Dance Performance 2 schools
  • International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA) 1 school
  • Silver Swans classes for over 55s 2 schools
  • Adaptive classes for dancers with additional needs 2 schools
  • Private one-to-one tuition 8 schools
  • Trial lesson before enrolling 8 schools

Ballet in County Dublin: FAQs

How many ballet schools are there in County Dublin?
Ballet.ie lists 52 ballet schools in County Dublin, teaching in 31 towns across the county.
Which towns in County Dublin have ballet classes?
Ballet is taught in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Blackrock, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Malahide, Tallaght, Baldoyle, Ballymun, Booterstown, Carpenterstown and 19 more.
Are there adult ballet classes in County Dublin?
Yes. 21 of the 52 ballet schools in County Dublin teach adults, including complete beginners.
Are there ballet classes for children in County Dublin?
Yes. 39 ballet schools in County Dublin take children.
Which ballet exam boards do schools in County Dublin teach?
Schools in County Dublin enter pupils for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), taught by 9 schools, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), taught by 4 schools, Irish Board of Dance Performance, taught by 2 schools and International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), taught by 1 school.
Are there Silver Swans ballet classes for over 55s in County Dublin?
Yes. 2 ballet schools in County Dublin run Silver Swans classes, the Royal Academy of Dance programme for dancers over 55.
Can you take private ballet lessons in County Dublin?
Yes. 8 ballet schools in County Dublin offer one-to-one tuition.
Can you try a ballet class in County Dublin before enrolling?
Yes. 8 ballet schools in County Dublin offer a trial lesson.