Ballet
Classical ballet training for all ages and abilities, building technique, strength and control.
Dance Department
Dance Classes
Our Dance department offers Ballet, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance and Song & Dance, with classes designed for all ages and abilities — from pre-school and youth students through to adults.
Combined Physical Arts
A department for every dancer
As part of the Academy of Professional Physical Arts, our Dance department works within a combined physical arts approach, so students train alongside other disciplines and benefit from the same specialist facilities and coaching staff.
Whether you are a physical arts training novice hoping to stay active and socialise, or a serious performer looking for high-end professional training, our dance classes are structured to welcome you.
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Styles within the Dance department
Jazz Dance
Energetic jazz repertoire developing rhythm, performance style and confidence.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary work grounded in our combined physical arts training environment.
Song & Dance
Combined singing and dance classes that bring performance skills together.
Ballet training
Progressing Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique is available within our Dance department, giving students a structured route through recognised ballet steps and exercises as their training develops.
Our dance studio in Castlereagh, Belfast uses a Harlequin sprung floor, giving dancers a safe, sprung surface to practise jumps, turns and floor work.
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Classes for pre-school, youth and adults
Our Dance department welcomes students of all ages and abilities. Alongside core classes, the Academy also runs Pre-School Classes, Adult Classes and Disability classes, so there is a suitable pathway for each age and stage.
- Pre-school and youth dance classes
- Adult classes across the dance styles
- Disability classes within the Academy's programmes
- Progressing Ballet Technique alongside general ballet training
To find out which class suits you, complete the registration form and our staff will be in touch.
Our Dance department at APPA-NI offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Song & Dance classes designed for every age and ability, welcoming pre-school and youth students alongside adults beginning their training later in life. Set within the Academy of Professional Physical Arts, the department follows a combined physical arts approach, so dancers share specialist facilities and coaching staff with neighbouring disciplines such as aerial, rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatic tumbling. This mixed environment encourages cross-training, transferable technique and a broader understanding of movement, helping students build confidence, coordination and performance quality in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Ready to join the Dance department?
Complete the online registration form, or send us a message and our staff will contact you.