Dance classes in Cork, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Dublin, Kidare & Wexford
Painting by an Art class participant at Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick.
Adult Ballroom Dancing classes have increased in popularity thanks to reality shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the stars. Now, if you want to learn to foxtrot, perfect your waltz, or wow with your American smooth, you'll find a class near you which welcomes beginners and individuals of all ages.
Line dancing, too, once a trend consigned to 90's history, is back in vogue, and classes are springing up across Ireland. Denim jeans and check shirts are optional nowadays!
The rumba, salsa, cha-cha-cha and the other Latin dances have always been cool, but now they are more accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. You don't have to be particularly well co-ordinated to get a lot out of joining a class and solo dances such as SOSA (solo salsa), which are increasing in availability. doesn't require a partner.
Indeed, most of the classes offered don't require you to come with a partner. In most cases you are matched up with other class participants, where required.
Dancing is a great way to meet people, and an enjoyable way to exercise. And every wedding and family event will be even more enjoyable once you've gained some confidence on the dancefloor.
Line dancing, too, once a trend consigned to 90's history, is back in vogue, and classes are springing up across Ireland. Denim jeans and check shirts are optional nowadays!
The rumba, salsa, cha-cha-cha and the other Latin dances have always been cool, but now they are more accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. You don't have to be particularly well co-ordinated to get a lot out of joining a class and solo dances such as SOSA (solo salsa), which are increasing in availability. doesn't require a partner.
Indeed, most of the classes offered don't require you to come with a partner. In most cases you are matched up with other class participants, where required.
Dancing is a great way to meet people, and an enjoyable way to exercise. And every wedding and family event will be even more enjoyable once you've gained some confidence on the dancefloor.
Ballroom dancing class participants get to grips with the basics at Cabinteely Community School.
Where to find a Ballroom, Latin or Line dancing course for adults
Many of schools within the NACED network run at least one dancing class for adults. Even if you don’t become the next Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire, you will have the opportunity to make new friends, have a fun workout and improve your dancing skills in a relaxed environment. Some of the dance classes currently offered at our network of schools include:
Ashbourne Community School, Meath (Beginners Ballroom and Latin American Dancing; Fun Fitness with Latin in Line) • Ashton School, Cork (Ballroom Social Dancing; Latin Dance Exercise) • Ballincollig Community School, Cork (Line Dancing; Ballroom, Latin & Jive) • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 (Ballroom and Latin Dancing; Country Jive & Line Dancing; SOSA Dance Fitness) • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip, Co Kildare (Social Dancing) • Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15 (Salsa) • Douglas Community School, Cork City (Ballroom Dancing; Line Dancing) • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 (Dancing with the Stars) Malahide Community School (Ballroom Dancing; Tap Dance) • Pobalscoil Neasáin, Baldoyle, D13 (Flamenco) • Portmarnock Community School (Ballroom Dancing; Strictly Fun Dance) • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane, Co Kildare (Line Dancing; Line Dancing Improvers; Ballroom Dancing for Beginners) • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 (Salsa Dancing) • St Mary's College, Naas, Co. Kildare (Ballroom & Latin Dance) • St Tiernan’s Community School, Ballally, Dublin 16 (Heel Dancing; Pole Fitness)
All schools run courses suitable for beginner, though some also offer classes for improvers and those one the road to becoming experts! Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists. A number of schools also offer Zumba, Strut and Fitstep classes for those looking to combine dance steps with an energetic exercise class.
