Steptacular Performing Arts School

At Steptacular, our performing arts programme gives students the opportunity to explore dance, drama and performance in a fun, encouraging and professional environment. From Stage School classes to Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and Technique training, students develop confidence, creativity and strong performance skills while learning from experienced instructors who are passionate about helping every child thrive.

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Stage School

Steptacular Stage School gives children and young adults aged 3 to 20 the opportunity to train, perform and grow in confidence through singing, dancing and drama classes across our South Dublin locations in Dundrum, Templeogue, Firhouse and Saggart. Each year, students take part in two major productions, our magical Christmas Panto and our hugely popular End of Year Variety Show, with every student given the opportunity to audition for featured roles. Performed to sold out audiences and built around original scripts and creative concepts, our productions have been entertaining audiences for over 16 years and continue to grow bigger and better each year.

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Ballet

Our Ballet classes are designed for students from age 3 upwards and provide a strong foundation in classical dance technique within a positive and supportive environment. Through structured training, students develop posture, balance, flexibility, coordination and musicality while building confidence and discipline along the way. Classes are tailored to each age and ability level, with students given the opportunity to progress through examinations with The Irish Board of Dance Performance (IBDP).

Examinations
The Irish Board of Dance Performance (IBDP): Grade 1 - Advanced

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Modern Dance

Our Modern Dance classes are energetic, expressive and designed to help students develop strongtechnique, flexibility, coordination and performance skills. Combining elements of jazz, lyrical and contemporarymovement, classes encourage dancers to build confidence, musicality and stage presence in a fun and motivating environment. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, students also have opportunities to perform in shows, competitions and examinations throughout the year.

Examinations
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD): Grade 1-6

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Hip Hop

Hip Hop at Steptacular is all about energy, attitude and individuality. These fast paced classes introduce students to commercial choreography, street dance styles and freestyle movement in a relaxed and upbeat atmosphere. Dancers are encouraged to perform with confidence, develop their own style and enjoy the freedom and creativity that makes Hip Hop such an exciting and popular class choice.

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Dance Technique

Our Dance Technique, Leaps and Turns classes are designed for students aged6 to 12 who want to strengthen their dance ability and build confidence in key technical skills. Classes focus on flexibility, balance, control, turns, jumps and overall technique in a motivating and supportive environment, helping dancers improve their performance across all dance styles.

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Dates & Timetables

Steptacular classes take place across four South Dublin locations, with Firhouse serving as our main school hub for Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Technique classes, Elite Team training and senior programmes. Our Dundrum, Templeogue and Saggart locations currently host Stage School classes only.

Please select the relevant term to view class timetables, dates and locations. Term 3 includes all Steptacular classes across every location, while Term 4 is a special 2026 programme dedicated to Stage School and Elite Team training in preparation for our 20 Year Anniversary Show.

School Year Structure

• Three 10 week terms running throughout the school year
• One Christmas Panto term
• A special 4th term for our 20 Year Anniversary Programme (2026 only)

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Alumni

For 20 years, Steptacular has helped young performers build confidence, develop their talents and pursue their passion for the arts. We are incredibly proud of our alumni, many of whom have gone on to train at leading performing arts colleges, work professionally in the industry, and inspire others through teaching, choreography and performance. Here we celebrate some of the remarkable journeys that began at Steptacular.