Ballet in County Galway
Find ballet schools and classes in County Galway
County Galway is in Connacht. 12 ballet schools teach across the county, in 4 towns including Galway, 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 4 towns across County Galway. Pick a town to see the schools teaching there.
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Find a ballet school near you
County Galway covers a wide area. Sort every school by distance from where you are, or narrow to a town above.
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7 of the 12 ballet schools in County Galway 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 Galway
11 ballet schools in County Galway 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 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
- Adaptive classes for dancers with additional needs 3 schools
- Private one-to-one tuition 7 schools
- Trial lesson before enrolling 3 schools
Ballet in County Galway: FAQs
- How many ballet schools are there in County Galway?
- Ballet.ie lists 12 ballet schools in County Galway, teaching in 4 towns across the county.
- Which towns in County Galway have ballet classes?
- Ballet is taught in Galway, Gort, Kinvara and Portumna.
- Are there adult ballet classes in County Galway?
- Yes. 7 of the 12 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 and International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA), taught by 2 schools.
- 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.