Mayo School of Ballet & Performing Arts provide classical dance training to children and young adults. The school is affiliated with the International Dance Teachers Association taking part in certified examination sessions biyearly, alternating with a school performance. Previous productions have taken place in the Linen Hall, Town Hall Westport and Royal Theatre. 

Offering ballet classes for children age 4+ following the ISTD syllabus.

Children who have not done ballet before enter the school as beginners. They are assessed by and outside examiner who is an associate of the Royal Academy of Dance. It takes at least two years to reach this stage as the children need to spend time learning core positions and body posture before they are ready to take the exams.

Katie Mairead Dance School offers professionally taught Ballet, Acro and FitKid classes for children and young people from 2½ years.

Led by qualified Ballet and Acrobatic Arts teacher and FitKid Official Coaching Coach Katie Gaffney, KMDS provides a friendly and supportive environment where students can build confidence, strength, flexibility and performance skills.

From first classes to advanced training, KMDS offers both recreational pathways and opportunities for national and international FitKid competition.

Little Jigsters is a fully independent, non-competitive Irish dance school, not affiliated with any Irish dance organization. No fake tan, no wigs – just reels and jigs!  

Classes are held in Westport and are lead by Charlene Morrison, former professional Irish dancer, primary teacher and MA in Dance. Private tuition and adult classes also available.