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

JAZZ
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Hip Hop Dance Boys

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FOR BOYS

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Hip Hop Girls & Boys

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GIRLS & BOYS

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2025 School Shows

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

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

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SUMMER STARS 2025

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.

Greystones: 11th-15th August, 9-2pm, at Educate Together.
Glenageary
: 21st-25th July & 5th-9th August, 9-2pm, at St Pauls, Parish Centre.

Glenageary: 5th - 9th August, 2-7pm (G3, 4&5), St Paul’s Parish Centre.

Dun Laoghaire: 11th-15th August, 10-5pm (Seniors Intermediate-Advanced) at Centre for dance, Dance Theatre of Ireland.

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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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