DANCE COLLEGE WITH A PEDIGREE OF SUCCESS
THE COLLEGE OF DANCE – CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING IN IRELAND
Founded in 1990, The College of Dance is now recognised as Ireland’s premier dance college providing full-time, foundation level, professional dance and performing arts training. Its’ graduates have gone on to study, and win scholarships to, some of the most prestigious international conservatoires for dance and theatre studies. Graduates can be found working in these fields worldwide.
The College’s two-year course provides an intensive and stimulating education in all aspects of dance studies required by those aiming to pursue a career as a professional dancer. This education is provided in an environment where each student’s talents are nurtured and guided by the faculty, all of whom are experienced working professional dancers
The College has a pedigree of success that is second to none, making it the pre-eminent dance educator in Ireland. Entry is by audition only, with only the most talented and committed accepted to undergo comprehensive training in Classical Ballet, Point Work, Contemporary, Jazz and Pilates, Tap, Commercial, Acro Dance, Vocal Studies, Musical Theatre and Drama. Lectures in Dance History, Anatomy and Nutrition are also an integral part of the curriculum.
If you are interested in visiting the College of Dance, have any questions about the course or need further information please do not hesitate to get in contact. Call our Administrator on +353 (0)86 8039 739 or email admin@collegeofdance.com.
DANCE COLLEGE WITH A PEDIGREE OF SUCCESS
THE COLLEGE OF DANCE – CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING IN IRELAND
Founded in 1990, The College of Dance is now recognised as Ireland’s premier dance college providing full-time, foundation level, professional dance and performing arts training. Its’ graduates have gone on to study, and win scholarships to, some of the most prestigious international conservatoires for dance and theatre studies. Graduates can be found working in these fields worldwide.
The College’s two-year course provides an intensive and stimulating education in all aspects of dance studies required by those aiming to pursue a career as a professional dancer. This education is provided in an environment where each student’s talents are nurtured and guided by the faculty, all of whom are experienced working professional dancers
The College has a pedigree of success that is second to none, making it the pre-eminent dance educator in Ireland. Entry is by audition only with only, the most talented and committed accepted to undergo comprehensive training in Classical Ballet, Pointe work, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Pilates and Vocal Studies. Lectures in Dance History, Anatomy and Nutrition are also an integral part of the curriculum.
If you are interested in visiting the College of Dance, have any questions about the course or need further information please do not hesitate to get in contact. Call our Administrator on +353 (0)86 8039 739 or email admin@collegeofdance.com.
ACCADEMIC YEAR REVIEW 2023 – 2024
continued 100% Success Rate
The College of Dance continues its pedigree of success with another year of all graduating students receiving offers.
45 Offers for our 22 Auditioning Students
All auditioning student were offered places to eleiete colleges & universities, many with multiple offers.
€236,000 in scholarships
To achieve nearly ¼ of million euro in scholarship offers in 2024 highlights the incredible pedigree at the College of Dance.
12 scholarships awarded to students
Our graduating students received 12 separate scholarships offers. The highest single offer to a student was €48,000.
COLLEGE OF DANCE @ PERFORM 2024
The College’s Most Successful Perform Event Ever…
Perform festival was back in the RDS on the 10th & 11th February 2024. It was a fantastic weekend and without doubt the College’s most successful event to date. With a weekend packed full of so many highlights we’ll be writing a full news article soon.
The most significant highlight from the event was that two College of Dance students scooped the top scholarship awards on offer. Both Conall McMahon & Oisin Pelly each won a full, three-year scholarship to The Brighton Academy, one of the UK’s hottest performing arts universities. These awards are values at £27,750 each…. so that’s a whopping €65,000 in total. This award was made even sweeter as it was presented by last year’s winner, Alannah Mc Carthy Maher, who was a former College of Dance student.
The highlights kept rolling in. College of Dance students won all three of the singing / musical theatre competitions they were entered into. One of our students, Ava Holmes, won the ‘Dance For Your Life’ dance competition. The College’s five workshops had record attendance with over 350 students taking part. The stand was busier than ever and the College’ main stage performances were fantastic blowing the roof event.
We’ll add more highlights to our news article coming out later this month. A massive congratulation to every College student. You all shone so brightly and were a true credit to the College of Dance.
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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO NEXT ?
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO NEXT ?
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DO YOU DREAM IN DANCE?
Dance & performing arts is a passion, a vocation, a way of life. Pursuing a career in dance and performing arts can be challenging, but also highly rewarding. Performing before a live audience, as part of a professional company, is the goal for most students. The thrill of entertaining, inspiring and moving people through dance and performing arts enriches a performer. But even if this is your dream how do you achieve it?
The College of Dance are experts in cultivating students who have this dream. With nearly 30 years of experience helping students prepare for their next steps towards becoming a professional performer, we have an unparalleled record of success at developing dancers. No other college in Ireland provides the same level of training. No other college provides the same amount of practical teaching hours per week. No other college will prepare you for the next step in your career like the the College of Dance.
Where do you start? The first step is to get in touch. Talk to us about your goals. Spend some time at the College. Meet us at one of our Open Days or join us for our Easter & Summer intensive courses. Speak to one of our Artistic Directors.
When you’re ready to join the College of Dance and start living your dream.
DO YOU DREAM IN DANCE?
Dance & performing arts is a passion, a vocation, a way of life. Pursuing a career in dance and performing arts can be challenging, but also highly rewarding. Performing before a live audience, as part of a professional company, is the goal for most students. The thrill of entertaining, inspiring and moving people through dance and performing arts enriches a performer. But even if this is your dream how do you achieve it?
The College of Dance are experts in cultivating students who have this dream. With nearly 30 years of experience helping students prepare for their next steps towards becoming a professional performer, we have an unparalleled record of success at developing dancers. No other college in Ireland provides the same level of training. No other college provides the same amount of practical teaching hours per week. No other college will prepare you for the next step in your career like
Where do you start? The first step is to get in touch. Talk to us about your goals. Spend some time at the College. Meet us at one of our Open Days or join us for our Easter & Summer intensive courses. Speak to one of our
When you’re ready
TRANSITION YEAR DANCE COLLEGE PROGRAM
Some students know from a young age that a career in dance or performing arts is their calling. For others, it’s a journey of discovery that leads to the same conclusion. For over fifteen years the College of Dance’s one-year Transition Year certificate course provides a valuable insight into what it takes to train to become a professional dancer. Students spend a year training as a dancer, improving their dance technique, developing their strength, conditioning and
If you are a Transition Year student with a passion for dance then apply today and start your journey. Click on the button below to learn more about our Transition Year Dance Program.
TRANSITION YEAR DANCE COLLEGE PROGRAM
Some students know from a young age that a career in dance or performing arts is their calling. For others, it’s a journey of discovery that leads to the same conclusion. For over fifteen years the College of Dance’s one-year Transition Year certificate course provides a valuable insight into what it takes to train to become a professional dancer. Students spend a year training as a dancer, improving their dance technique, developing their strength, conditioning and
If you are a Transition Year student with a passion for dance then apply today and start your journey. Click on the button below to learn more about our Transition Year Dance Program.
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ONLINE SHOP NOW LIVE
We are delighted to announce that College students can now buy all of their essential dancewear direct from Dance World online. We have a dedicated College of Dance page on their site which will allow you to buy all of the gear you need for classes.
For College of Dance branded uniform & tracksuits please contact the College Administrator on +353 (0)86 8039 739 or email admin@collegeofdance.com.
Annual Performances
The College’s Annual Performances are the pinnacle of the College year. Highly acclaimed, a brilliant show
Easter Intensive
The College’s Easter Intensive is on Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th April 2025
Summer Intensive
Book now for the College’s fantastic Summer Intensives. 14th to 18th July & 11th to 15th August 2025
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PARENT FEEDBACK
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the College so much for an absolutely stellar year of dance!! The performance tonight was just absolutely incredible: the work you guys have done just shone through. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment: the standard is immensely high and I know you guys give your all to your students and they respond in kind and it was so evident tonight at the show.
My daughter has made incredible progress in her dance abilities and that is down to the excellent teachers she has had all year encouraging her to be the best she can be. It is so wonderful to see. It was a most amazing performance, parts of it had me in tears I was moved so much by the Dances telling an emotional story, the songs, the choreography the timing the everything was pure perfection.
Thank you all so much for everything you all do. I am so grateful she had this opportunity to pursue her dream further.
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