Monica Loughman Elite Ballet

Monica Loughman Elite Ballet, located in Walkinstown, Dublin 12, is Ireland’s premier centre for classical Russian ballet training. Directed by one of the country’s most prominent ballerinas, the academy offers rigorous, Vaganova-method instruction designed to push highly dedicated students to an elite international standard.

Unlike standard community schools, this academy has a strict vocational focus. Specializing in pre-professional coaching and associate extension programs, the curriculum builds the immense strength, flexibility, and precise technique required for professional classical careers. Rather than following standard grade-based exams, students undergo internal professional assessments focused on technical mastery, intensive pointe work, and preparation for international conservatoire auditions.

Offering a clear pathway to the global stage, it is an essential training ground for boys and girls serious about a career in dance, as well as adult ballet students who prefer a professional-standard environment over a casual fitness class.