Excellence in Dance since 1989

Inspiring every child through the Joy of movement, nurturing a love of dance & confidence - one graceful step at a time.

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    Ballet Classes

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    Ballet Uniforms

  • Six women in matching red and black dance costumes jumping in the air with a white wall and industrial window in the background

    Modern Theatre Jazz

  • Four children in sports uniforms posing against a plain white background. Two are standing with arms crossed, and two are crouching or kneeling in front.

    Boys Hip Hop Dance

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    Dance Classes

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    A passion for teaching Dance since 1989

- Ballet - Contemporary -Musical Theatre & Jazz - Creative Arts & Crafts - Sports & Games

- Ballet - Contemporary -Musical Theatre & Jazz - Creative Arts & Crafts - Sports & Games

SUMMER STARS 2026

Summer School is held in July and August and is always very popular. The highlight is the finale show at the end of the week. The younger student’s course includes arts and craft and games during the week, and the older students enjoy the choreography competition.

Senior Students have an intensive week of dance training including fitness training, stretching, performance profiling, Pilates, Anatomy and history theory and nutrition. They also work on their own choreographies.

GLENAGEARY: St Pauls, Parish Centre.

  • 13th–17th July 9–2pm. Junior Infants to Grade 3

  • 17th–21st August 9–2pm. Junior Infants to Grade 3

  • 17th–21st August 3–7pm. Grade 4, Grade 6 - 8

GREYSTONES: Educate Together:

  • 10th-14th August 2026, 9-2pm. Junior Infants to Grade 3.

Click below to book & register on our New Portal for Classes

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Dance Awards Ireland 2025 Winner:

Cultural Legacy & Heritage

We are honoured to announce that The Goode School of Dance has been awarded the Cultural Legacy & Heritage Award at the 2025 Dance Awards Ireland.

This prestigious recognition celebrates over 30 years of dedication to dance education, creativity, and community — honouring our commitment to preserving the rich heritage of dance while inspiring the next generation of young performers.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our wonderful students, families, and teachers who make our school such a special place to dance, learn, and belong. Your passion and support are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s to continuing our legacy of excellence, artistry, and joy — one graceful step at a time.

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Ballet & Dance Classes

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NEW TERM START SEPTEMBER

BALLET
CLASSES

Jazz Dance Class - A group of female dancers in red and black costumes jumping in synchronized formation.

JAZZ
CLASSES

Hip Hop Dance Boys

HIP-HOP
FOR BOYS

Hip Hop Girls & Boys

HIP-HOP
GIRLS & BOYS

2025 School Shows

A fairy dressed in pink tutu with butterfly wings standing on tiptoe with arms extended. Sparkling stars surround her, and a magic lamp is on the ground nearby. Text reads 'Wings Wishes Wonder' and mentions dance performances in Ireland.

We’re so proud of all our dancers in the 2025 show ‘Wings, Wishes, Wonder’ at the Helix Theatre Dublin & The National Opera House, Wexford.

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Rachel Goode, of The Goode School of Dance.

DIRECTOR

Rachel Goode

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.

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Performances

2025 performance highlights at The Helix Theatre

Highlights from 2025 performances - Helix Theatre

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🌟 A truly special moment! 🌟 We are so proud to share that The Goode School of Dance has been awarded the Cultural Legacy & Heritage Award at Dance Awards Ireland 2025! 🏆✨ This honour celebrates over three decades of dedication to dance educa
✨ We are beyond honoured! ✨ The Goode School of Dance has officially been named a Dance Awards Ireland® 2025 Finalist 🎉 — a recognition of our history, artistry, and lasting impact on dance since 1989. 🏆 Cultural Legacy & Heritage A
Looking forward to seeing you this week 💖🩰💖