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.