ONLINE BOOKING WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE FROM 17TH AUGUST '26 AT 12NOON
CLICK HERE FOR CHILDRENS CLASSES
CLICK HERE FOR ADULTS CLASSES
ONLINE PAYMENTS ONLY FOR THE COMING YEAR (2026/2027)
CLASSES MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF NEW TERM
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE TEAM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS A PAYMENT PLAN
Timetable
Term 1 Monday 31st August - Saturday 14th November 2026
Term 2 Monday 16th November 2020 -15th February 2027
Term 3 Monday 21st February 2027 - Monday 17th May 2027
(As this is an exam year we may have to add an extra short term depending on exam dates)
Classes marked with a * will be preparing for an exam in 2027 however not every child will be ready to take an exam. Students that do not take exams will move up a grade next year with their friends. Students may have to take extra classes on another day in order to be exam ready. Attendance is crucial for students who will be taking exams.
**Acro is only available to students who already take at least 1 other class per week with EMDA in a different style.
***EMDA Elevate Progression Programme is invite only, however feel free to get in touch if your child is seriously considering a career in dance! (age 12+)
Monday Portlaoise Parish Centre
| 5.00 - 6.00pm | Age 8+ Acro Class |
| 6.00 - 6.55pm | Adults Get back to Jazz! (For students with some level of dance experience) |
| 7.00 - 7.55pm | Adults Improvers Ballet (suitable for students with some ballet experience) |
Tuesday Portlaoise Parish Centre
| 3.00 - 3.30pm | Junior Ballet |
| 3.30 - 4.15pm Upstairs Studio | Primary Ballet * |
| 3.30 - 4.15pm Downstairs Studio | Pre - Primary Ballet * |
| 4.15 - 5.00pm | Grade 1 Ballet * |
| 5.00 - 6.00pm | Grade 2 Ballet * |
| 6.00 - 7.00pm | Grade 4 Ballet * |
| 6.30 - 7.00pm Downstairs Studio | Grade 5 Ballet (can only be taken in conjunction with Teen Ballet) * |
| 7.00 - 8.00pm | Teen Ballet |
| 8.00 - 8.55pm | Adult Beginner Ballet |
Wednesday ICA Hall, Castletown
| 3.00 - 3.45pm | Age 8 - 12 Beginners Ballet |
| 3.45 - 4.30pm | Age 8 - 12 Beginners Modern |
| 4.30 - 5.15pm | Age 12+ Beginners Ballet |
| 5.15 - 6.00pm | Age 12+ Beginners Modern |
Wednesday Mind & Body Yoga Studio, Abbeyleix (10 week course for Adults)
| 6.30 - 7.25pm | Adults Beginners Ballet |
| 7.30 - 8.25pm | Adults Beginnners Jazz |
Friday ICA Hall, Castletown
| 3.00 - 4.00pm | Age 4 - 6 Beginnner Ballet & Tap Combo Class |
| 4.00 - 5.00pm | Age 6 - 8 Beginner Ballet & Tap Combo Class |
| 5.00 - 6.30pm | EMDA Elevate Progression Programme (invite only) |
| 6.30 - 7.30pm | Adult Beginner Tap |
Saturday Portlaoise Parish Centre
Upstairs Studio Downstairs Studio
| 8.45 - 9.30am | Junior Ballet Class |
| 9.30 - 10.15am | Pre Primary * |
| 10.15 - 11.15am | Tap & Acro Combo Class Age 5+ |
| 11.15 - 12 noon | Primary Ballet * |
| 12 noon - 12.45pm | Grade 1 Ballet * |
| 12.45 - 1.30pm | Grade 3 Modern * |
| 1.30 - 2.15pm | Grade 2 Tap * |
| 2.15 - 3.15pm | Grade 4 & 5 Modern * |
| 3.15 - 4pm | Grade 3 Tap * |
| 12.45 - 1.30pm | Grade 1 Modern * |
| 1.30 - 2.15pm | Grade 1 Tap * |
Dates for the diary!
| Monday 31st August - Term 1 starts |
| Mid - term break : October 26th 2027 (No classes Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th or Saturday 31st) |
| Classes resume after mid term break : Monday 2nd November |
| Watching week: (Final week of term 1) Tuesday 10th November, Wednesday 11th November, Thursday 12th November, Friday 13th November, Saturday14th November |
| Term 2 begins - Monday 16th of November |
| Christmas break : 21st December - 10th January (Classes resume 11th January) |
| February 1st Bank Holiday (No classes) February Mid Term Break 16th - 20th. (No classes Tuesday16th February, Wednesday 17th February, Thursday 18th February, Friday 19th February or Saturday 20th February) |
| Term 3 begins after half term, Monday 22nd of February |
| No classes Tuesday 17th March - St.Patrick's Day!! |
| Easter Break: 22nd March - April 4th. No classes Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Saturday 27th, Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 31st March, Thursday 1st April, Friday 2nd April, Saturday 3rd April. (Classes resume April 5th) |
| May Bank Holiday - Monday 3rd May. |
| Final Day of Term 3 Monday 17th May. |
| This is an exam year, we will let parents know as soon as we receive the dates. If it is necessary we may have to add on a short Term 4, more information as and when we know! |
Prices
30 minute class: €90 per term
45 minute class: €110 per term
60 minute class: €120 per term
75 minute class: €125 per term
90 minute class: €125 per term
Adults
6 x 5 week terms (terms run at the same time as the children's terms)
€15 per class drop in rate
€75 5 week term (buy 4 classes, get 1 class free discount code ADULT5FOR4)
€50 5 week term (parents of children enrolled in the school email me if you haven't received your discount code)
50c fee per booking
Discounts for families/multiple classes:
5% for 2 classes
10% for 3 classes
15% for 4 or more classes
*Please note there is a €2.50 booking fee for all students per term.
*There are 3 10 week terms in a calendar year.