Ballet in County Dublin
Find ballet schools and classes in County Dublin
County Dublin is in Leinster. 63 ballet schools teach across the county, in 38 towns including Dublin, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Lucan and 33 more. Of those, 52 take children, 23 teach adults and 4 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 38 towns across County Dublin. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.
Schools
Chester School Of Dance
Dunboyne, Drumcondra, Dublin 15, Dublin
Also teaches in County Meath
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Ballet shows elsewhere in County Dublin
Outside Dublin itself. For what is on in the city, see ballet in Dublin.
Venues elsewhere in County Dublin
Outside Dublin itself. The city's venues are on ballet in Dublin.
Find a ballet class near you in County Dublin
135 teaching locations across County Dublin. Sorting by distance reads your device location in the browser and sends nothing to us.
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Adult ballet classes in County Dublin
23 of the 63 ballet schools in County Dublin teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 12 offer a trial class before you commit. 4 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 Dublin
52 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.
Read how to choose a ballet school and ballet methods and exams explained.
What is taught in County Dublin
Schools here enter pupils for graded ballet exams with these boards.
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)14 schools
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)8 schools
- Irish Board of Dance Performance4 schools
- International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA)1 school
- Silver Swans classes for over 55s4 schools
- Adaptive classes for dancers with additional needs3 schools
- Private one-to-one tuition10 schools
- Trial lesson before enrolling12 schools
Ballet in County Dublin: FAQs
- How many ballet schools are there in County Dublin?
- Ballet.ie lists 63 ballet schools in County Dublin, teaching in 38 towns across the county.
- Which towns in County Dublin have ballet classes?
- Ballet is taught in Dublin, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Lucan, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Malahide, Swords, Tallaght, Templeogue, Baldoyle and 26 more.
- Are there adult ballet classes in County Dublin?
- Yes. 23 of the 63 ballet schools in County Dublin teach adults, including complete beginners.
- Are there ballet classes for children in County Dublin?
- Yes. 52 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 14 schools, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), taught by 8 schools, Irish Board of Dance Performance, taught by 4 schools and International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), taught by 1 school.
- Are there Silver Swans ballet classes for over 55s in County Dublin?
- Yes. 4 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. 10 ballet schools in County Dublin offer one-to-one tuition.
- Can you try a ballet class in County Dublin before enrolling?
- Yes. 12 ballet schools in County Dublin offer a trial lesson.