The Academy of Professional Physical Arts
Get in touch with APPA-NI
Questions about classes, term dates or our Castlereagh centre? Write to us using the form below, or email us directly and we will get back to you.
Enquiries
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Fill in the form with your details and a short message. Staff will be in touch after your enquiry is received.
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- CentreComplex number 5, Prince Regent Road, Castlereagh, Belfast
For everything about our specialist studios, including the sprung dance floor, rhythmic floor and aerial space, see the Facilities page.
Directions
Finding APPA-NI
APPA-NI can be found by travelling to the top end of Castlereagh Road. Turn down and travel along Prince Regent Road, where the centre is in complex number 5, opposite Kenko Spares, near Yess Electrical and Niavac Audio Visual.
There is ample parking available at the centre, making it easy to arrive for classes across the week.
| Address | Complex number 5, Prince Regent Road, Castlereagh, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest landmark | Opposite Kenko Spares, near Yess Electrical and Niavac Audio Visual |
| Parking | Ample parking available |
| info@appa-ni.com |
Castlereagh, Belfast
Complex 5, Prince Regent Road
Term dates
Plan your season
Our published term dates for the 2017/2018 season are shown below, and further dates appear in the calendar on the site.
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 11th September – 26th November |
| Term 2 | 27th November – 25th February |
| Term 3 | 26th February – 13th May |
| Term 4 | 14th May – 8th July |
Visiting the centre
APPA-NI is a specialist physical arts centre in Castlereagh, Belfast, offering Ballet, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Song & Dance, Aerial Arts, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Acrobatic Tumbling for students of all ages and abilities.
To talk about joining a class, contact the team by email or through the form, and we will guide you through the next steps.
Getting to the APPA-NI centre in Belfast is simpler than it first appears. The academy sits at the top end of Castlereagh Road, and the entrance lies along Prince Regent Road within the complex, opposite familiar local landmarks including Kenko Spares and close to Yess Electrical and Niavac Audio Visual. These neighbouring businesses act as useful reference points for first-time visitors travelling from across Northern Ireland, whether by car or on public transport. The approach road is well established and easy to spot.
Arriving for classes could not be more straightforward, since ample parking is available right at the centre. Families often combine a drop-off with a short walk back to the car park after a session, and adults attending evening ballet, jazz or aerial classes benefit from the same convenience. A specialist centre designed for the arts, physical activity, dance and gymnastics needs reliable access across the week, and clear parking removes one of the most common sources of pre-class stress.
Beyond the practicalities of the journey, the location places APPA-NI within a welcoming learning environment in the heart of Northern Ireland. Students from schools across Belfast and further afield can reach the studio for pre-school, boys, adult and disability-inclusive provision, all within the same purpose-built facility. Being newly developed and meticulously finished to high standards, the space supports multiple disciplines, from ballet and jazz to rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatic tumbling and aerial work, under one roof.
Questions before your first visit are always welcome, and reaching the academy directly is the quickest way to confirm class times, term dates and availability. The team can explain how each discipline is structured, which age groups are currently running, and how the combined approach to dance, gymnastics and acrobatics creates opportunities for learners of differing abilities and backgrounds. Enquiries can be made during office hours, with responses typically provided in the same working day.