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The Goode School of Dance was established in 1989 by Rachel Goode and currently employs four teaching staff, and trains students from 3- advanced.

The Goode School of Dance was established in 1989 by Rachel Goode and trains students in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Jazz from 3 years old. Classes are held in a friendly atmosphere encouraging good posture, confidence, musicality, creativity and a love of Dance. The School produces a biennial show which is performed in thePavilion Theatre and also holds a summer school every year with the

highlight being the finale show. The school encourages students to take grade and vocational exams both in Ballet and Modern Jazz. Exams give the student a great sense of achievement. Many of Rachel’s students have successfully auditioned to continue their dance training in full-time schools in London and Dublin. The school has also won Best Dance Group, Junior Cup and has come first in the duet category at the Irish National Dance Awards. Her school has also performed many times in the Olympia & Pavilion Theatres, Dublin, the Town Hall Theatre & Leisureland, Galway and the Mermaid Arts Centre, Co Wicklow. Rachel began dancing with Vonnie Goulding and continued with Cynthia O’Dunlaing. She furthered her training with Dublin City Ballet and then won an Irish Arts Council scholarship to train at the Ballet Rambert, London. She danced professionally in London before returning to Ireland to open her school. She is a fully qualified teacher of the Royal Academy of Dancing.

18/08/2026

Summer Stars Group 2 made these fabulous flexible dancers today!

17/07/2026

dance camps

06/07/2026

☀️ Looking back at all the fun from last year’s Summer Stars! 💛

Dancing, arts & crafts, games, creative activities, new friendships and plenty of smiles! ✨

A few places are still available for this summer—come and make some amazing memories with us! 🌟 Book your dancers place here www.thegoodeschoolofdance.ie camps #

17/06/2026

✨ Advanced Summer Intensive 2026 ✨

Calling our dedicated dancers in Grade 4 & 5 and Grade 6–8 🩰

This August, join professional ballerinas Rose & Niamh for an inspiring week designed to challenge, encourage and elevate your dancing.

📍 Glenageary
📅 17th–21st August
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Expect a week filled with:
🌸 Personalised coaching
🌸 Technique refinement
🌸 Artistic development
🌸 Goal setting for the year ahead
🌸 Fun, friendships and plenty of dancing!

Whether you’re preparing for exams, performances, or simply looking to take the next step in your dance journey, this intensive is the perfect opportunity to grow in confidence and ability alongside industry professionals.

⚠️ Only a few spaces remain!

Book now via the link in our bio or call 087 274 4680 to secure your dancer’s place.

14/06/2026

✨We are delighted to have Grainne teaching again at our summer stars camps ✨book your dancers place in link in bio. Gráinne is a professional performer from Greystones. Having grown up dancing at The Goode School of Dance, she moved to England where she gained her degree in Musical Theatre and Dance from Performers College Essex. She appeared in Sweeney Todd in concert at the National Concert Hall in 2025, for which she was dance captain for Olivier award winning choreographer James Cousins. Gráinne is super excited to be returning to Summer Stars for another year 🌟

05/06/2026

Delighted to have Catherine O Keefe teach at summer stars this year ✨ book your dancers place in the link in the bio ✨Catherine began dancing at the age of 3 with the Goode School of Dance. During her time training and assisting classes Catherine realised her passion for teaching dance. In 2021, Catherine began her studies at the Royal Academy of Dance where she later graduated with a BA(Hons) in Ballet Education and completed the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. Catherine taught in various ballet schools across London and was mentored by an RAD examiner. Since September 2025, Catherine has been teaching at the GSOD. She is delighted to be teaching Summer Stars this year ⭐️⭐️

02/06/2026

We are delighted that Niamh will be teaching at our summer stars grade 4-8✨week of 17th August. Places limited booking link in bio ✨Niamh began dancing with the Goode School of Dance before continuing her training at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. Following this, Niamh joined Ballet Ireland and has since toured both classical and contemporary productions with the company. Additionally, she has performed throughout Europe with companies including British Festival Ballet, Bregenzer Festspiele, Irish National Opera, and Chrysalis London. Niamh is a certified Pilates and Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.

29/05/2026

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24/05/2026

Congratulations to Ms Philippa, Eddie,Eloise and Oliver on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Nathan Robert Roche, born on 19th May. 💙

Wishing you all a lifetime of love, happiness, and precious memories as you begin this wonderful new chapter together. Welcome to the world, Nathan! 👶✨

17/05/2026

Congratulations to all our grade 1-8 students after completing their RAD exams ❤️🌺

Address

Greystones, Glenageary, Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey
Greystones

Telephone

+353872744680

Website

http://Www.Thegoodeschoolofdance.ie/

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