FitKid Mayo by Katie Mairead Dance School

FitKid Mayo by Katie Mairead Dance School 🤸 Home of FitKid Mayo by KMDS
⭐ Gymnastics • Dance • Competition
🩰 Ballet classes also available
📍 Castlebar • Charlestown • Tubbercurry

We strive to provide a nurturing environment for all our students, encouraging them to reach their potential whilst having a lot of fun. Our classes are structured in a relaxed format with exams available for those students who want them from the 'Irish Board of Dance Performance'. The IBDP is an Irish-based dance examining body offering performance-based, encouraging and child-centred exams. We aim to inspire confidence and expression through dance for all our students.

🤸‍♀️ ACRO FOR OLDER CHILDREN IN Charlestown Town Hall Arts Centre, Charlestown Co Mayo 🤸‍♂️Our Acro Arts Class 3 has sp...
17/09/2026

🤸‍♀️ ACRO FOR OLDER CHILDREN IN Charlestown Town Hall Arts Centre, Charlestown Co Mayo 🤸‍♂️

Our Acro Arts Class 3 has spaces available for children aged 7–15 who would love to develop their skills, strength and confidence in a safe, supportive class.

Students work on:

• Strength, flexibility and balance
• Controlled Acro technique and combinations
• Body awareness and safe movement habits
• Confidence, resilience and performance quality

📅 Wednesdays, 5:50pm–6:35pm
📍 Charlestown Arts Centre
🎉 New term begins 23 September

Not sure whether Class 3 is the right level? Katie will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

✨ FINAL SEPTEMBER TERM REMINDER ✨The new KMDS term begins next week, and spaces are still available in selected Ballet a...
15/09/2026

✨ FINAL SEPTEMBER TERM REMINDER ✨

The new KMDS term begins next week, and spaces are still available in selected Ballet and Acro classes.

📍 TUBBERCURRY

🩰 Grade 2 Ballet — ages 8–16
Mondays, 6:15pm–7:00pm
Begins 21 September

🩰 Junior Ballet — ages 7–14
Mondays, 5:30pm–6:15pm
Begins 21 September

📍 CHARLESTOWN

🤸 Acro Class 3 — ages 7–15
Wednesdays, 5:50pm–6:35pm
Begins 23 September

📍 CASTLEBAR

🤸 Acro Primary — ages 7–15
Fridays, 5:40pm–6:25pm
Begins 25 September

Some of our other classes are already full or have very limited availability, so early booking is recommended.

Not sure which class is right for your child? Katie will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

💗 A NEW TERM. A NEW NAME. 💗After celebrating her wedding to Darragh and returning from a wonderful honeymoon, Katie is r...
14/09/2026

💗 A NEW TERM. A NEW NAME. 💗
After celebrating her wedding to Darragh and returning from a wonderful honeymoon, Katie is refreshed, excited and ready to begin a very special new teaching year—her first as Mrs Gaffney! 💍

Although her surname has changed, the passion, encouragement and commitment she brings to every KMDS class remain exactly the same.

Katie cannot wait to welcome all our returning dancers back, meet the children joining us for the first time and begin another year filled with confidence, progress and fun.

Here’s to a wonderful new chapter for Mrs Gaffney and KMDS! 🩰🤸‍♀️

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Explore classes and book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

Charlestown Co Mayo St Brigids Hall Mango Martial Arts Academy Charlestown Town Hall Arts Centre Echappe Ballet Love Castlebar

COULD GRADE 2 BALLET BE YOUR CHILD’S NEXT STEP? 🩰Our Grade 2 Ballet class in St Brigids Hall Tubbercurry has places avai...
13/09/2026

COULD GRADE 2 BALLET BE YOUR CHILD’S NEXT STEP? 🩰

Our Grade 2 Ballet class in St Brigids Hall Tubbercurry has places available for dancers aged 8–16 who are ready to develop their classical technique in a focused, encouraging environment.

Students work progressively on:

• Stronger posture, alignment and control
• More detailed ballet vocabulary
• Musicality and performance quality
• Confidence in longer combinations

📅 Mondays, 6:15pm–7:00pm
📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry
🎉 New term begins 21 September

Not sure whether Grade 2 is the right level? WhatsApp Katie and we will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

BALLET IS GROWING AT KMDS 💗We’ve had a wonderful response to our September Ballet programme. Our Baby Ballet and Primary...
10/09/2026

BALLET IS GROWING AT KMDS 💗
We’ve had a wonderful response to our September Ballet programme. Our Baby Ballet and Primary Ballet classes in Tubbercurry, along with Primary Ballet in Castlebar, are now fully booked.

For older dancers, places are still available in St Brigids Hall Tubbercurry:

🩰 JUNIOR BALLET
Ages 7–14
Mondays, 5:30pm–6:15pm

🩰 GRADE 2 BALLET
Ages 8–16
Mondays, 6:15pm–7:00pm

Both classes help dancers develop stronger technique, musicality, confidence and performance quality through supportive, progressive teaching.

📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry

Not sure which class is right for your child? Katie will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 View availability and book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

TUBBERCURRY ACRO — A PLACE TO START AND GROW St Brigids Hall🤸‍♀️Our beginner Acro class gives children aged 4–6 a fun, s...
09/09/2026

TUBBERCURRY ACRO — A PLACE TO START AND GROW St Brigids Hall🤸‍♀️

Our beginner Acro class gives children aged 4–6 a fun, supportive introduction to acrobatics.

Children work progressively on:

⭐ Balance and coordination
⭐ Strength and flexibility
⭐ Safe rolls, shapes and beginner skills
⭐ Confidence, independence and body awareness

As their skills develop, dancers can continue progressing through KMDS Acro Classes 2 and 3—building strong foundations at every stage.

📅 Thursdays, 4:00pm–4:45pm
📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry
🎉 New term begins 24 September
✨ Spaces available

Not sure whether this is the right class for your child? WhatsApp Katie and she will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online: https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

CASTLEBAR ACRO — A PATHWAY TO PROGRESS at Mango Martial Arts Academy🤸‍♀️Whether your child is taking their first steps i...
07/09/2026

CASTLEBAR ACRO — A PATHWAY TO PROGRESS at Mango Martial Arts Academy🤸‍♀️

Whether your child is taking their first steps into Acro or ready to develop more advanced skills, KMDS offers a structured pathway designed to help every student progress safely and confidently.

🌟 BEGINNERS 1
Ages 5–8 | 4:45pm–5:30pm

🌟 PRIMARY
Ages 7–15 | 5:40pm–6:25pm

🌟 ADVANCED
Ages 8–15 | 6:35pm–7:20pm

Students develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and Acro technique—with each skill introduced through safe, progressive coaching.

📅 Fridays
📍 Mango Martial Arts, Castlebar
🎉 New term begins 25 September

Not sure which level is right for your child? Katie will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 View availability and book online:
https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

WHAT DO DANCERS DEVELOP IN GRADE 2 BALLET? 🩰Grade 2 is about much more than learning the next set of steps. Dancers begi...
06/09/2026

WHAT DO DANCERS DEVELOP IN GRADE 2 BALLET? 🩰

Grade 2 is about much more than learning the next set of steps. Dancers begin to show greater control, musical understanding and confidence in how they perform each exercise.

At KMDS, students work progressively on:

• Stronger alignment and turnout foundations
• Controlled arms, posture and coordination
• Musical timing and expression
• Confidence in longer combinations

Our Monday Grade 2 Ballet class in Tubbercurry currently has space for suitable dancers aged 8–16

📅 Mondays, 6:15pm–7:00pm
📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry

Not sure whether Grade 2 is the correct level? Katie will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online: https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

MEET KATIE GAFFNEY — KMDS OWNER & PRINCIPAL TEACHER 💗Katie has been teaching since 2016 and has proudly run the Katie Ma...
05/09/2026

MEET KATIE GAFFNEY — KMDS OWNER & PRINCIPAL TEACHER 💗

Katie has been teaching since 2016 and has proudly run the Katie Mairead Dance School since 2022.

Her love of dance began at just three years old. As a former CLRG Irish dancer, Katie competed at major Irish Dance championships, including:

☘️ The Connacht Championships
☘️ The Irish National Championships
☘️ The CLRG World Irish Dancing Championships

Her professional qualifications and training also include:

• RAD, IDTA and IBDP ballet and dance qualifications
• Acrobatic Arts Module One Teacher Certification
• Official FitKid Coach
• University of Limerick-Exercise & Health Fitness — qualified Fitness/Gym Instructor

Katie’s approach is built around safe progression, positive encouragement and recognising every child’s individual achievements.

“I believe every child should have the opportunity to enjoy dance and acro in a safe, positive environment. Every achievement matters.” — Katie

Explore KMDS classes in Tubbercurry, Charlestown and Castlebar:

📱 WhatsApp Katie: 089 4079074
🔗 https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

JUNIOR BALLET IN TUBBERCURRY — AGES 7–14 🩰 St Brigids HallOur Junior Ballet class is ideal for children who want to cont...
04/09/2026

JUNIOR BALLET IN TUBBERCURRY — AGES 7–14 🩰 St Brigids Hall

Our Junior Ballet class is ideal for children who want to continue developing their ballet technique in a friendly, focused and supportive environment.

Students build:

• Strong posture and alignment
• Musicality and coordination
• Confidence and performance quality
• A solid foundation for continued progression

📅 Mondays, 5:30pm–6:15pm
📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry
✨ New term begins 21 September

Spaces are currently available. Not sure whether this is the right class for your child? WhatsApp Katie and we will be happy to guide you.

📱 WhatsApp: 089 4079074
🔗 Book online: https://katie-mairead-ds.classforkids.io

Charlestown Co Mayo

Address

Charlestown Arts Centre
Charlestown
F12D6V9

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7pm

Telephone

+353894079074

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