The Dublin Dance School was opened in 2002.  Since then the school has grown substantially and now has over 200 students ranging in age from three to 20 years old.
In 2011 we expanded into the Harold National School in Glasthule and in 2013 began teaching in Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown. 
All our students participate in the prestigious and highly respected Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exam, as well as having the chance to perform in one of our renowned shows approximately every two years. The Royal Academy of Dance, based in London, is one of the largest examination and training organisations in the world. There are RAD teachers/members in approximately 79 countries and over 250,000 students take RAD examinations each year including our own. We are delighted and proud to say that our school continues to enjoy a 100% pass rate in all RAD examinations. 
As well as Classical Ballet being an excellent foundation for all forms of dance, it also offers children an opportunity to develop their confidence, poise, coordination, expression and fitness within a fun and motivational environment.
All our classes are small and professionally run with high levels of attention given to each and every student to help them achieve their full potential.

 

Clodagh Brady BA(hons) LRAD RAD RTS - Principal
Clodagh has been dancing since she was three years old. She began her training at Dublin City Ballet, before advancing to The Academy of Dance, Deansgrange. To pursue her passion she moved to England in 1994 to further her studies, and trained professionally at Elmhurst Ballet School, before obtaining her honours degree in the Art and Teaching of Classical  Ballet at The Royal Academy of Dance, London in 1999. Having taught in London for a year she returned to Ireland to open her school. Clodagh currently teaches on the Ballet Boost Programme in Dublin.


Rebecca Lang BA(hons) RAD RTS - Teacher
Beckie trained at Jane Goulding School of Dance (Edinburgh) before starting full-time training at the Dance School of Scotland ultimately graduating from London’s Bird College in 2009 with a 1st Class BA Hons Degree in Dance & Theatre Performance. Beckie began her teaching journey under the guidance and mentorship of her first ballet teacher Jane Goulding. Beckie is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies programme. 



Aisling O Kiersey RAD RTS- Teacher
Aisling trained with the Dublin Youth Dance Company before beginning full-time training at the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance. Past experience teaching contemporary dance and creative movement classes includes work with Scottish Dance Theatre’s educational department in both children's and inclusive dance practice. She is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) since completing the Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies.

 

"My daughter Lauren started her dance classes with Clodagh this year and she loves it.
Clodagh is a fantastic teacher, Lauren is learning lots while having fun! Highly recommend this dance school."
                                                                                             - Louise Doyle, Parent

 

"My 3 yr old Anna just started ballet with Clodagh in Dublin Dance School.
I sat in for the first class and couldn't believe my eyes! Clodagh is so professional and talented
as well as very soft and gentle with the little one! it was magical. It is very obvious this is her passion
and we are very lucky to have her teaching our kiddies!!!"
                                                                                               - Fiona Forde, Parent