Ballet schools in County Galway

Ballet in County Galway

Find ballet schools and classes in County Galway

County Galway is in Connacht. 13 ballet schools teach across the county, in 5 towns including Galway, Carnmore, Gort, Kinvara and Portumna. Of those, 11 take children and 7 teach adults. For performances and venues in the city itself, see ballet in Galway.

Where to take ballet class in County Galway

Ballet is taught in 5 towns across County Galway. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.

Galway12Carnmore1Gort1Kinvara1Portumna1

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Broadway Dance Ireland

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Galway Ballet Academy Regina Rogers

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Find a ballet class near you in County Galway

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Adult ballet classes in County Galway

7 of the 13 ballet schools in County Galway teach adults, including people starting from scratch. 3 offer a trial class before you commit.

Ciara Beech Dance AcademyGalway Ballet Academy Regina RogersGalway Dance CentreGenevieve Ryan Dance AcademyGrá Dance AcademyNa hEalai DamhsaPerforming Arts School Galway

New to it? Read starting ballet as an adult and what to wear to your first class.

Children's ballet classes in County Galway

11 ballet schools in County Galway 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.

Corrib Dance AcademyAntoinette Casserly School of DanceBroadway Dance IrelandCiara Beech Dance AcademyGalway Ballet Academy Regina RogersGalway Dance CentreGenevieve Ryan Dance AcademyGrá Dance AcademyNa hEalai DamhsaPerforming Arts School GalwayPhoenix Stage School

Read how to choose a ballet school and ballet methods and exams explained.

What is taught in County Galway

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

  • Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)4 schools
  • Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)3 schools
  • International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA)2 schools
  • BBO1 school
  • Adaptive classes for dancers with additional needs3 schools
  • Private one-to-one tuition7 schools
  • Trial lesson before enrolling3 schools

Ballet in County Galway: FAQs

How many ballet schools are there in County Galway?
Ballet.ie lists 13 ballet schools in County Galway, teaching in 5 towns across the county.
Which towns in County Galway have ballet classes?
Ballet is taught in Galway, Carnmore, Gort, Kinvara and Portumna.
Are there adult ballet classes in County Galway?
Yes. 7 of the 13 ballet schools in County Galway teach adults, including complete beginners.
Are there ballet classes for children in County Galway?
Yes. 11 ballet schools in County Galway take children.
Which ballet exam boards do schools in County Galway teach?
Schools in County Galway enter pupils for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), taught by 4 schools, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), taught by 3 schools, International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), taught by 2 schools and BBO, taught by 1 school.
Can you take private ballet lessons in County Galway?
Yes. 7 ballet schools in County Galway offer one-to-one tuition.
Can you try a ballet class in County Galway before enrolling?
Yes. 3 ballet schools in County Galway offer a trial lesson.
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