We’re excited to launch our adult dance classes – a fun, light-hearted space where you can move, laugh, and reconnect with your body. Taught by a highly qualified and supportive teacher, Eileen will gently challenge you physically while always keeping in mind that life is busy, bodies change and energy isn’t what it used to be! Whether you're returning to dance or trying something new, this is your time. It's important for adults to do something just for themselves – to let go, feel good and enjoy the joy of movement in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

To book, please email mordanceacademy@gmail.com

What to expect:

Class 1 - Portlaoise Parish Centre

Monday 6.00 - 6.55pm Get back to Jazz            This class is aimed at adults with previous dance experience and a degree of fitness! We'll work with our bodies,                                                                                                  (wherever we're at physically) and challenge our minds. With great music and a supportive vibe, it’s a chance to                                                                                                   move, reconnect and rediscover your love for dance—no pressure, just joy!

 

Class 2 - Portlaoise Parish Centre

Monday 7.00 - 7.55pm Improvers Ballet          This class is suitable for students who have some experience.  Eileen works with the bodies in front of her                                                                                                            ensuring everyone feels challenged but still comfortable.

 

Class 3 - Portlaoise Parish Centre

Tuesday 8.00 - 8.55pm Beginners Ballet          Our new Adult Beginners Ballet.  A gentle introduction to ballet.  Again, Eileen will work with everyone to                                                                                                         ensure everyone is comfortable.

 

Class 4 - Castletown ICA Hall

Friday 6.30 - 7.25pm Beginners Tap                 Beginners Tap.  This class is suitable for both complete beginners and those who may have had some tap                                                                                                               experience in the past!

 

Class 5 - The Mind & Body Studio, Abbeyleix

Wednesday 6.30 - 7.25pm Beginners Ballet        A gentle introduction to ballet. 

 

Class 6 - The Mind & Body Studio, Abbeyleix

Wednesday 7.30 - 8.25pm Beginners Jazz            This class is aimed at complete beginners but those with some dance experience are welcome to join!

 

Dates and Prices

 

Term 1 begin on Monday 31st August, 2026 

 

Adult term dates coincide with the EMDA Junior School.

Classes are booked in blocks of 5.  If you miss a class in the block, refunds will not be available. Drop in rates are also available,  however we strongly recommend block booking to ensure your place.

5 week Ballet or Jazz €60 euro 

If you have students in the EMDA Junior School, 5 week Ballet or Jazz €50 

Drop in rate: €15 per class

 

But what do I wear?!

Try not to worry too much about what your wearing in these classes.. It's easy for adults to get stuck into the mindset of "everyone's looking at me!!".

My advice is that you try and remember that everyone else is thinking the same thing! We're all much more concerned with what we look like... Not what everyone else in the room looks like!

Wear comfortable clothes.. Ideally something fitted like leggings and a fitted top/leotard and tights.

You may wear a wrap ballet skirt or shorts over the top if you wish. Black footless tights are also a good option.

For ballet, split sole canvas or leather ballet shoes are necessary. These can be purchased from any dance shop however you don't need to wear them on week one, you can go barefoot instead.

Jazz shoes can be worn in Jazz class.

Tap shoes will be necessary for Tap classes