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
Chester School Of Dance
Dunboyne, Drumcondra, Dublin 15, Dublin
Also teaches in County Meath
View detailsRuth Shine School of Dance
Blessington, Wicklow
Also teaches in County Wicklow
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Ballet shows elsewhere in County Dublin
Outside Dublin itself. For what is on in the city, see ballet in Dublin.
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.
Show ballet schools nearest meAdult 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.
New to it? Read starting ballet as an adult and what to wear to your first class.
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.
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) 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.