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 moredanceacademy@gmail.com

What to expect:

Class 1 -

Monday 18.00-18.55  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 -

Monday 19:00- 19:55 Beginners Ballet               This class is suitable for complete beginners,  however dancers with some experience are also welcome to this                                                                                                      class  as exercises can be adapted to be more of a challenge if required! Eileen works with the bodies in front of                                                                                                     her, ensuring everyone feels challenged but still comfortable.

Dates and Prices

 

Classes will run every Monday from the 8th of September 2025 at the Parish Centre, Portlaoise. R32 FH67

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.

Our first block of 5 classes  - 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th of Sept and 6th of October

Term 1 introductory prices:

5 week Ballet or Jazz = 60 euro 

5 week Ballet and Jazz = 110 euro

If you have students in the EMDA junior school, 5 week Ballet or Jazz 50 euro, 5 week Ballet and Jazz 100 euro

Drop in rate: 15 euro per class

 

But what do I wear?!

Try not to worry too much about what your wearing in these classes.. It's easy for adult's 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.