* The school is based on the first floor, accessed by two flights of stairs. There is secure space for buggies to be parked on the ground floor.

Dance is undoubtedly a guarantee of health and physical fitness. It is indispensable for children at any age. Dance is creativity revealing the child’s individuality. Dance helps to build confidence and frees from complexes. Children’s dance relaxes, contributes to their aesthetic development, trains music hearing, a sense of rhythm, and the coordination of movement. It improves flexibility, posture, gate and figure.

Regular dance classes broaden children’s outlook, raise their self-awareness and self-expression. The skills gained during dance classes will help the child’s authority among peers and will allow him/her to be a star during social events at school. The teachers of our dance school will do their best to find the right approach to and mutual understanding with each child.

Dance Course Curriculum:

During the first lessons we will do the stretching, study the positions of legs/feet and arms/hands. Then we will study various dances, which we will present at festive events, concerts, contests, competitions in Dublin and all over Ireland.

Please, note that the current time-table is subject to changes. We reserve the right to cancel a class announced in the time-table if no regular students intend to come. Therefore, we would really appreciate it if new customers informed us of their intention to attend a class for the first time. 

Payment Options and Prices

Drop in:

€10 (30 minute class – point shoes class)

€12 (1  hour class – hip hop, zumba, popping and breakdance)

€12 (1 hour class – modern dance, singing, yoga and classical ballet for kids)

€15 (1h 30 min classical ballet class, 1 hour class oriental dance)

€15  (1 hour kids’ ballet class with live music)

€20  (1h 30 min classical ballet class with live music)

Payment Options: online payment, cash, card or bank transfer.

We are changing payment system from January 2018 and only drop in classes are available in December.

Also available: private classes of classical ballet, modern dance, hip hop, breakdance and popping – €40 per hour.

The Uniform

Classical Ballet

Kids

A pink leotard, light colour tights, pink or beige ballet shoes.

Juniors and teenagers

A black leotard, light colour tights, ballet shoes

Adults

Shorts or leggings or tights and a leotard, ballet shoes

Hair style: a bun if long hair, a hair band if short

 Modern Dance

Juniors

A leotard, leggings, soft ballet shoes

Adults

A leotard, leggings, no shoes (barefoot)

Hip hop, popping, zumba

A track suit and trainers

Adult Ballet: Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul

by Bethany Leger

Author Elizabeth Gilbert once said, “a creative life is an amplified life.” Ballet is an art form that definitely has the power to educate and enrich a person’s life. While painters explore the world of color, and musicians yield to melody, dancers express themselves through movement. Not just an activity for little girls anymore, ballet classes for adults are cropping up everywhere. Consider three significant ways ballet can affect your life as an adult student.

 1. Mind

Some adults prefer to practice crossword puzzles or watch educational programs to expand their minds. If this isn’t your cup of tea, participating in a ballet class may be just the right stimulation you’re looking for. Ballet is like beautiful math—students learn to formulate combinations, coordinate steps, and be quick on their toes (no pun intended). Ballet technique provides a unique challenge that requires students to pay close attention to instructions and develop problem-solving skills. Adult ballet can serve as a wonderful refresher course for former professionals or students returning from a hiatus. Even students who have little to no prior training are in for an exciting new venture all the same.

2. Body

Don’t let the pretty pink tights fool you—ballet isn’t easy. Ballet is a well-rounded, full-body workout that has many muscular and cardiovascular benefits. Using the barre for support and taking turns dancing across the floor, students learn to increase their flexibility, improve their balance and coordination, and develop greater core strength. Of course, adult ballet is designed with the mature body in mind; while students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and try new things, they are always welcome to modify steps, or skip certain movements altogether. If you tend to be self-conscious about your body or limitations, take heart. Adult ballet is a pressure-free zone that welcomes students of all shapes and abilities.

2. Soul

It has been said by many professionals and novices alike that the simple act of placing your hand on the barre can make you feel beautiful. Yes, ballet is a very graceful art form that leaves you with a sense of poise and accomplishment. After all, it was originally performed in the royal court! In an age of increasing technology and distractions, adult ballet class transports students to a time of refinement; as classical music fills the studio, students have the opportunity to connect with their emotions and reflect on what’s truly important. Not to mention, students have a chance to meet and work alongside others that share their passion for dance. Regular exposure to these artistic influences and positive social dynamics makes adult ballet class good for the soul.

Just as we need food and oxygen to live, we need the arts to nourish us as well. By taking the time to explore the creative aspects of life, such as by trying adult ballet, you will reap many mental, physical, and emotional benefits. So go ahead and take a leap (pun intended!) and sign up at MyArt Dance & Art School!

About the Author

Bethany Leger taught ballet for 7 years in Dallas, TX. She is the founder of Ballet For Adults, a site dedicated to educating adults about ballet at balletforadults.com