Ages & Stages

We offer ballet classes for children from as young as 2 years old. Classes are carefully organised by age and ability so that each child learns in a way that is appropriate, engaging, and supportive of their stage of development. Teachers continually assess students’ progress, helping them build confidence, technique, and a love of dance. The age guidelines below follow the minimum entry requirements set by the Royal Academy of Dance for examinations, providing a strong and recognised foundation for each dancer’s journey.

  • Dance With Me (Ages 2–3, with a parent or guardian)

  • Pre-School Ballet (Ages 3–4)

  • Pre-Primary Ballet (Ages 5+)

  • Primary Ballet (Ages 6+)

  • Grade 1 Ballet (Ages 7+)

Class Timetable

Saturday — Gathering Grounds, Kilternan Church of Ireland

9:45 – 10:25 Junior & Senior Infants
10:30 – 11:00 Dance With Me (Ages 2–3, with guardian)
11:15 – 12:00 Pre-School Ballet (Ages 3–4)

Saturday — Wayside Celtic FC, Kilternan

9:15 – 9:45 Dance With Me (Ages 2–3, with guardian)
10:00 – 10:40 Pre-School 1 (Age 3)
10:45 – 11:25 Pre-School 2 (Age 4)
11:30 – 12:10 Junior & Senior Infants
*NEW* 12:30 – 1:00 Dance With Me (Ages 2–3, with guardian)
1:15 – 2:10 Grade 1
2:15 – 3:10 Grade 1 Exam

Monday — Wayside Celtic FC, Kilternan

4:15 – 5:10 Grade 1 Exam
5:15 – 6:10 Grade 2 Exam
6:15 – 7:30 Grade 5

Tuesday — Wayside Celtic FC, Kilternan

3:30 – 4:10 Junior Infants
4:15 – 4:55 Senior Infants & 1st Class
5:00 – 5:55 Grade 4
6:00 – 7:15 Grade 7

Wednesday — Wayside Celtic FC, Kilternan

3:15 – 3:55 Pre-School 1 & 2
4:00 – 4:55 Grade 2 Exam
5:00 – 5:55 Grade 4
6:00 – 7:30 Grade 5
7:00 – 8:30 Senior Jazz

Friday — Holy Trinity NS, Leopardstown*

1:30 – 2:30 Junior & Senior Infants
2:30 – 3:30 1st & 2nd Class

*Classes in Holy Trinity NS are open to students of that school only.