The Goode School of Dance

The Goode School of Dance The Goode School of Dance was established in 1989 by Rachel Goode and currently employs four teaching staff, and trains students from 3- advanced.

The Goode School of Dance was established in 1989 by Rachel Goode and trains students in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Jazz from 3 years old. Classes are held in a friendly atmosphere encouraging good posture, confidence, musicality, creativity and a love of Dance. The School produces a biennial show which is performed in thePavilion Theatre and also holds a summer school every year with the

highlight being the finale show. The school encourages students to take grade and vocational exams both in Ballet and Modern Jazz. Exams give the student a great sense of achievement. Many of Rachel’s students have successfully auditioned to continue their dance training in full-time schools in London and Dublin. The school has also won Best Dance Group, Junior Cup and has come first in the duet category at the Irish National Dance Awards. Her school has also performed many times in the Olympia & Pavilion Theatres, Dublin, the Town Hall Theatre & Leisureland, Galway and the Mermaid Arts Centre, Co Wicklow. Rachel began dancing with Vonnie Goulding and continued with Cynthia O’Dunlaing. She furthered her training with Dublin City Ballet and then won an Irish Arts Council scholarship to train at the Ballet Rambert, London. She danced professionally in London before returning to Ireland to open her school. She is a fully qualified teacher of the Royal Academy of Dancing.

✨ Advanced Summer Intensive 2026 ✨Calling our dedicated dancers in Grade 4 & 5 and Grade 6–8 🩰This August, join professi...
17/06/2026

✨ Advanced Summer Intensive 2026 ✨

Calling our dedicated dancers in Grade 4 & 5 and Grade 6–8 🩰

This August, join professional ballerinas Rose & Niamh for an inspiring week designed to challenge, encourage and elevate your dancing.

📍 Glenageary
📅 17th–21st August
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Expect a week filled with:
🌸 Personalised coaching
🌸 Technique refinement
🌸 Artistic development
🌸 Goal setting for the year ahead
🌸 Fun, friendships and plenty of dancing!

Whether you’re preparing for exams, performances, or simply looking to take the next step in your dance journey, this intensive is the perfect opportunity to grow in confidence and ability alongside industry professionals.

⚠️ Only a few spaces remain!

Book now via the link in our bio or call 087 274 4680 to secure your dancer’s place.

✨We are delighted to have Grainne teaching again at our summer stars camps ✨book your dancers place in link in bio. Grái...
14/06/2026

✨We are delighted to have Grainne teaching again at our summer stars camps ✨book your dancers place in link in bio. Gráinne is a professional performer from Greystones. Having grown up dancing at The Goode School of Dance, she moved to England where she gained her degree in Musical Theatre and Dance from Performers College Essex. She appeared in Sweeney Todd in concert at the National Concert Hall in 2025, for which she was dance captain for Olivier award winning choreographer James Cousins. Gráinne is super excited to be returning to Summer Stars for another year 🌟

Delighted to have Catherine O Keefe teach at summer stars this year ✨ book your dancers place in the link in the bio ✨Ca...
05/06/2026

Delighted to have Catherine O Keefe teach at summer stars this year ✨ book your dancers place in the link in the bio ✨Catherine began dancing at the age of 3 with the Goode School of Dance. During her time training and assisting classes Catherine realised her passion for teaching dance. In 2021, Catherine began her studies at the Royal Academy of Dance where she later graduated with a BA(Hons) in Ballet Education and completed the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. Catherine taught in various ballet schools across London and was mentored by an RAD examiner. Since September 2025, Catherine has been teaching at the GSOD. She is delighted to be teaching Summer Stars this year ⭐️⭐️

We are delighted that Niamh will be teaching at our summer stars grade 4-8✨week of 17th August. Places limited booking l...
02/06/2026

We are delighted that Niamh will be teaching at our summer stars grade 4-8✨week of 17th August. Places limited booking link in bio ✨Niamh began dancing with the Goode School of Dance before continuing her training at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. Following this, Niamh joined Ballet Ireland and has since toured both classical and contemporary productions with the company. Additionally, she has performed throughout Europe with companies including British Festival Ballet, Bregenzer Festspiele, Irish National Opera, and Chrysalis London. Niamh is a certified Pilates and Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.

✨ Announcing Summer Stars teachers ✨Rose BarfordRose began dancing aged three at The Goode School of Dance. During this ...
29/05/2026

✨ Announcing Summer Stars teachers ✨Rose Barford
Rose began dancing aged three at The Goode School of Dance. During this time Rose
completed many RAD examinations and performed in various school shows, such as the role
of Clara in The Nutcracker. Rose was also a member of the Irish National Youth Ballet.
In 2021, Rose received a place on the BA Modern Ballet programme at the Royal
Conservatoire of Scotland, and began her vocational training there in September 2021. Rose
received training and performance experience in classical ballet, contemporary and jazz, as
well as being a part of many choreographic and collaborative projects.
On graduating for RCS in 2024, Rose joined Ballet Douro Companhia in Porto, Portugal, and
has been working with the company for the past two years. With the company Rose has
performed in many classical, neoclassical and contemporary works, and has toured
throughout Portugal and Spain. Performance highlights include soloist roles in The
Nutcracker and Paquita, Felipe Portugal’s Canto del Mattino and Sílvia Boga’s contemporary
work, Camilo – Vida e Obra.
Rose has an enduring passion for teaching dance, recognising the joy young dancers
experience from furthering their craft. She has managed and taught on The Goode School of
Dance Summer Stars courses for the last two years. She teaches online private lessons, and
was a classroom assistant for Scottish Ballet’s Junior and Senior Associates during her time
in Glasgow. Rose is also on her way to receiving her Pilates instructor qualification. ✨book places on www.thegoodeschoolofdance.ie ✨

Congratulations to Ms Philippa, Eddie,Eloise and Oliver on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Nathan Robert Roche, b...
24/05/2026

Congratulations to Ms Philippa, Eddie,Eloise and Oliver on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Nathan Robert Roche, born on 19th May. 💙

Wishing you all a lifetime of love, happiness, and precious memories as you begin this wonderful new chapter together. Welcome to the world, Nathan! 👶✨

Congratulations to all our grade 1-8 students after completing their RAD exams ❤️🌺
17/05/2026

Congratulations to all our grade 1-8 students after completing their RAD exams ❤️🌺

06/05/2026

Our beautiful grade 8s rehearsing for their exam ❤️

06/05/2026

Our beautiful grade sevens rehearsing for their exam 💖

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Greystones, Glenageary, Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey
Greystones

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