Birnam Arts Ballet School

Birnam Arts Ballet School Ballet classes for children aged 4 and upwards as well as adults. Royal Academy of Dance syllabus Look out also for our holiday workshops and summer schools!

We are a friendly ballet school and welcome enquiries from children of all abilities as well as adults. Our annual Shows in our in-house theatre are popular events, well supported by the local community. Optional Royal Academy of Dance examinations and Class Awards offered. We are lucky to have the use of two studios at the Birnam Arts Centre which also houses a cafe and shop. Tutors Emma Gray and Kelly McCole are registered teachers for the Royal Academy of Dance.

As part of our ‘Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia’ dancers (children and adults), friends and ballet lovers are invited to...
08/09/2026

As part of our ‘Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia’ dancers (children and adults), friends and ballet lovers are invited to join us for a special auditorium screening of The Royal Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ (2017) starring Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov.

Lose yourself in a dreamy evening of full-screen fairytale ballet!

Tickets £7 each - running time 138 minutes

To book, please visit the booking page for the Adult Ballet Festival and select ‘Film Screening Only’ from the drop-down box

https://birnamarts.com/festival-Adult-Ballet-Festival-Caledonia-id756

02/09/2026

There’s an event on in the Main Hall tonight! 💃✨
The changing rooms are out of use, so please use the Community Kitchen to change, or alternatively come ready to dance and bring your belongings into the studio.
See you soon! 🩰✨

02/09/2026

🩰 ADULT BALLET FESTIVAL | 26–27 SEPTEMBER 🩰

Join us at Birnam Arts for a wonderful weekend of dance, movement and inspiration!

Enjoy expert-led classes in:
✨ Classical Ballet
✨ Repertoire & Variations
✨ Pilates for Dancers
✨ Character & National Dance
✨ Free Movement & Lyrical Dance

With around 5 hours of dancing each day, expert tutors and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect weekend to develop your dancing and have fun.

🌟 NEW TO BALLET?
Our Adult Ballet Taster Sessions are just £7 - no experience needed!

🎬 Saturday evening: Special screening of The Sleeping Beauty (The Royal Ballet, 2017), starring Marianela Nuñez & Vadim Muntagirov - £7

📅 Sat 26 & Sun 27 September
📍 Birnam Arts
💃 Full weekend: £90 | Single day: £50

Come dance, learn and enjoy a fabulous weekend at Birnam Arts!

*For more information, please contact Emma at [email protected]*

Additionally, follow this link for more information: https://birnamarts.com/festival-Adult-Ballet-Festival-Caledonia-id756

At Birnam Arts Ballet School we are proud to be Registered Teachers for the Royal Academy of Dance, following their Code...
01/09/2026

At Birnam Arts Ballet School we are proud to be Registered Teachers for the Royal Academy of Dance, following their Code of Professional Practise and undertaking regular continuing professional development and Safeguarding training.
Our dancers are in safe hands 🩰

Safeguarding CPD completed ✅
29/08/2026

Safeguarding CPD completed ✅

27/08/2026

🌟 Café Update 🌟

The Birnam Arts café is now open until 4.45pm daily 🤩

Enjoy a relaxing cuppa, while we dance with your little stars! 🌟

(Card payments only after 4pm)

22/08/2026

Have you booked your space for our Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia? 🤩🤩🤩

2 full days of classes and workshops for Adult ballet dancers of all abilities, with classical ballet as the core.

All welcome - and why not make a weekend of it - staying locally in glorious Perthshire?

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026 - full details and booking link here:

https://birnamarts.com/festival-Adult-Ballet-Festival-Caledonia-id756

As part of my required CPD as a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher I have just completed an Open University OpenL...
16/08/2026

As part of my required CPD as a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher I have just completed an Open University OpenLearn course ‘Supporting Adult Learners’ Positive Mental Health’.

Very thought provoking and interesting - a time to reflect on my approach to working with adults, both in the studio and online.

‘This course supported demonstration of the following learning outcomes:

recognise barriers to learning which can occur as a result of adult learners’ poor mental health;

identify stigmatised behaviours and common misconceptions about adult learners’ mental health and develop skills which equip educators to reduce stigma in educational practice;

recognise the signs of adult learners’ poor mental health and apply appropriate methods to engage in discussions about their mental health, including signposting to relevant support;

encourage adult learners to use appropriate coping strategies which support positive wellbeing and mental health;

create self-care strategies and skills which support personal positive wellbeing.’ - source - OpenLearn

Address

Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road
Dunkeld
PH80DS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm

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