Killester School of Ballet and Modern Dance

Killester School of Ballet and Modern Dance RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern Theatre Dance and Contemporary Dance classes In September 2004, the school moved into its new home at St.

Killester School of Ballet was established in 1974 by Ann Coffey, to offer classes to children and young people in the Classical ballet syllabi, both graded and vocational of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the vocational Classical syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and the Modern Theatre Dance syllabus , both graded and vocational of the ISTD. Ann’s wish was not just

to share the happiness that dance can give , but , through dance, to nurture, encourage and help young people to become competent, confident and enriched by their dancing experience. For 25 years, its home was in the Judo Hall, in Abbeyfield, Killester and many hundreds of students were trained and examined in this landmark building. Brigid’s Parish Resource Centre. The centre is beautifully situated beside the peace garden and has excellent facilities. Parents on Saturdays can bring their children in to class and have refreshments in the coffee dock while they wait. As more of her students were taking their dance studies to vocational level, Ann decided in 2002 , to expand the Modern Theatre branch of the school and invited Sarah Brophy (now Keany) to teach this work at all levels. Meanwhile, Ann’s daughter, Lisa completed her teacher training in both Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance at Inchicore College, Dublin. She is currently in her final year of a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre at Trinity Laban, Conservatoire of Dance in London and will return to the school next September to teach Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Two of Ann’s most advanced students are currently undertaking the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS), with Ann as their Mentor and are student teachers within the school. It is Ann’s vision that, with a close knit family of teachers, the unique ethos of the school will continue far into the future.

Wishing all of our amazing students who are starting their Leaving and Junior Cert exams today the very best of luck - y...
03/06/2026

Wishing all of our amazing students who are starting their Leaving and Junior Cert exams today the very best of luck - you’re already the brightest stars in our eyes ✨

01/06/2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ⚠️ WITH HUGE APOLOGIES THAT WE HAVE TO CANCEL TODAY'S CLASSES WITH SUCH SHORT NOTICE!WE HAVE JUST TH...
31/01/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ⚠️ WITH HUGE APOLOGIES THAT WE HAVE TO CANCEL TODAY'S CLASSES WITH SUCH SHORT NOTICE!

WE HAVE JUST THIS MORNING BEEN CONTACTED BY THE ORGANISER OF ST. BRIGID'S RESOURCE CENTRE TO SAY THAT THERE ARE NO FACILITIES AVAILABLE TODAY - NO RUNNING WATER, TOILETS OR HEATING.

THEIR WATER HAD BEEN AFFECTED BY THE BURST MAIN IN FAIRVIEW ON THURSDAY BUT THEY HOPED THAT IT WOULD BE SORTED BY TODAY. UNFORTUNATELY THIS HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AND DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CLASSES, STUDENTS AND CHILDREN WHO ATTEND BALLET ON SATURDAYS, WE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE DECISION TO CANCEL.

Our sincere apologies again for the short notice. Ann and Lisa x

15/09/2025

Introducing our first ever Student Day of Dance!

This wonderful day will be happening on the same date Sunday October 5th, in both Munster and Leinster.

Exclusive to our members and their students.

Keep a lookout for an email which will be with you soon with all details to book. 5 student places available per group, per teacher at present. Any teacher with students attending can watch for free.

Information following in the coming days on all our fabulous teachers.

We cannot wait for this very special day.

Any questions please feel free to message here or email the IBTA.

Your IBTA Committee

08/09/2025
A number of our teachers from across both the Republic and Northern Ireland have just completed a fantastic weekend of C...
31/08/2025

A number of our teachers from across both the Republic and Northern Ireland have just completed a fantastic weekend of CPD. We want to thank Gillian from AUsome Training for helping us to understand the perspective of our ADHD students and how we can make our studios inclusive spaces for them. And a big thank you to our Artistic Director, Alexander Campbell, for sharing and inspiring ideas for creative training in the lower grade syllabi and talking to us about new and exciting things happening at the RAD!

31/08/2025
16/06/2025

The Summer Dance Residency is open to young dancers 10-18yrs looking to develop their skills and to experience dance engagement with a professional teacher/choreographer alongside members of DYDC Junior  & Transition Ensembles.

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Dublin
DUBLIN5

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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