Metropolitan School of Dance Dublin, Ireland

Metropolitan School of Dance Dublin, Ireland ✨Leading Ballet School in Ireland | Est. 1945
🩰Ballet classes for children aged 3+
📍8 locations across Dublin & Kildare
📞 Contact us: 087 230 8137

At our school we offer classical ballet training of the highest standards in a friendly and encouraging environment, from age 3 years upwards. Children are entered for Royal Academy of Dance examinations and excellent results are consistently awarded at both graded and vocational levels. Classical ballet training encourages and develops self-confidence, poise, musicality and co-ordination. Student

s enjoy the excitement of participating in our school performances in the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College.

10/09/2026

Ballet certainly knows how to surprise you 😂🩰

Just when you think you have no energy left, your teacher always knows how to remind you - the best is yet to come 😅

What is one phrase your ballet teacher says that you would recognise anywhere? 👀 Tell us in the comments!

And if you have never tried ballet but would love to, comment “BALLET” and we will be happy to tell you more 🩰

09/09/2026

There is a reason we do not allow parents to stay during ballet classes! 👀

Want to know why? 🩰

Tell us in the comments - who recognised themselves in this video? 😄

🩰 Ballet exams are not about giving a perfect performance, and they are not only for students who are planning a profess...
08/09/2026

🩰 Ballet exams are not about giving a perfect performance, and they are not only for students who are planning a professional future in dance

🤍 They are a valuable experience that helps children grow in confidence, recognise what they are capable of, and feel proud of what they have achieved

✨ And it is often these small achievements that motivate children to keep progressing and return to the ballet studio with even greater enthusiasm

Would you like your child to try a trial class? Comment “BALLET” below, and we will be happy to send you all the information 🩰

If you could step onto the stage today, not as a spectator but as a character in a ballet, which one would you choose? 🩰...
04/09/2026

If you could step onto the stage today, not as a spectator but as a character in a ballet, which one would you choose? 🩰✨

Would you enter the magical world of The Nutcracker, follow the White Rabbit, attend Cinderella’s ball, or take on one of the most iconic roles in classical ballet…

Every ballet has its own atmosphere, music, and story 🤍

And now for the most interesting part - which one would you choose?

Tell us the name of your ballet in the comments 👇

22 years later - a very different role, but the same love of ballet 🩰✨In 2004, Anastasiia was awarded the Silver Medal a...
31/08/2026

22 years later - a very different role, but the same love of ballet 🩰✨

In 2004, Anastasiia was awarded the Silver Medal at Premio Roma Danza in Rome 🥈🇮🇹 This was followed by years on the professional stage, performances in Italy, and further training as a ballet teacher

Today, that experience has become part of the story of The Metropolitan School of Dance 🤍 Now in her role as Principal and as a teacher guiding a new generation of students 🩰

Experience on stage ✨ Knowledge in the studio 🤍 And the opportunity to pass it all on to the next generation 🩰

26/08/2026

In ballet, so much depends not only on the programme, but also on the teacher standing beside your child at the barre 🩰

Our teachers are highly qualified professionals who take the time to see and understand each student as an individual. Some children need a little more encouragement, some need help building confidence, while others are ready for new challenges and more focused training 🤗

We do not believe in expecting every child to progress at the same pace. What matters to us is that each student develops strong technique, feels comfortable and supported in class, and has the opportunity to gradually discover their own potential

And perhaps one of the most meaningful signs of all is that our students trust their teachers, build a genuine connection with them, and look forward to coming back to class 🤍

Would you like to learn more about our classes and find the right group for your child’s age? Send us “BALLET” in a Direct Message, and we will be happy to guide you.

25/08/2026

That does not mean the progress is not there. In ballet, progress does not always look like learning a new or more difficult step every week ☝🏻

Often, the first changes are the easiest to miss: better posture, more precise movement, improved coordination and musicality, and a growing awareness and control of the body ✨

It is these small, steady steps that gradually build strong ballet technique 🤍

👉🏻Would you like to find the right class for your child? Send us “BALLET” in a Direct Message, and we will be happy to help you choose the most suitable class.

Booking your child’s ballet classes will soon be even easier 🩰✨We are getting ready to launch our new website, where you...
21/08/2026

Booking your child’s ballet classes will soon be even easier 🩰✨

We are getting ready to launch our new website, where you will find everything you need in one place — from finding the right class for your child and enrolling, to paying for classes online and much more ❤️

We want to make the whole experience as easy and convenient as possible for parents, not only once classes begin, but every step of the way — from choosing the right class to completing your registration 🤍

We will be sharing the link and all the details very soon!

And if you would like your child to come along for a trial class, simply message us “BALLET”, and we will be happy to help you find the perfect class 🩰

Address

Belgrove Girls School, Seafield Road, Clontarf
Dublin
3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+353872308137

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