Our Mission

Clare Novaes Ballet School looks towards the future by updating to a better, a bolder, a kinder more blended classical ballet training. Forward-thinking ballet classes provide all the benefits of classical ballet technique with injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation addressed. Classes embrace the complexities of longevity in the dancer’s career. We encourage the body’s natural desire towards alignment and coordinated movement to create an uninterrupted flow throughout the entire body.

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The Clare Novaes School of Ballet - Classes for Everyone

The ballet school has classes for everyone with Expectant Mother, Mother and Baby, Parent and Toddler and Family classes all on the timetable!

These are very exciting developments as well as the school’s expansion to include Contemporary and Musical Theatre with Tap dance classes all available.

The CN Youth Ballet Company has a junior and senior section and there is a new CN Adult Ballet Company.

There are classes for all ages of children and every stage of adulthood.

The Clare Novaes School of Ballet encourages creativity, fundamental movement skills, development of coordination, body alignment and confidence. All classes emphasise correct posture.

Ballet Retreat Days and weekends for both new and returning dancers are at an exciting array of destinations, check out the details as they become available.

Masterclasses are offered by darach9, visit the website to find out more.

New pupils are welcome at the Ballet School, we look forward to meeting you.

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Children’s Ballet

We have classes for all ages and levels. New pupils are welcome.

Classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum and pupils work towards RAD exams and awards, with the emphasis on creativity and musicality.

At Novaes Ballet School we empower young people through learning new skills as well as developing their coordination and body confidence.

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Ballet News and views

Saturday 3rd May 2025

Save the Date!✨ We are very excited to announce our Ballet School Performance, celebrating more [...]

Embracing Motherhood and Movement at Clare Novaes School of Ballet

Ballerina Day – Grade 1 and 2

Ballerina Day – Grade 4 / Intermediate Foundation

Adult Ballet Lab

Kicking off 25 years with our Uniform Collection Day!

To kick off a very exciting Term 1 of the 25th year of the ballet [...]

Winter Warm Up Collection

Our warm up collection has officially launched and you will have probably seen some order [...]

Novaes Ballet School mentioned in the Irish Times

One of our students in Irish Times Article

Adult Ballet Student In a lovely article about retirees grabbing life by the horns one [...]

Adult Ballet Classes

Improve fitness and body confidence and learn new skills.

Ballet training offers a controlled, low impact form of exercise that requires focus and concentration so is ideal for mature learners of all ages. All levels of ability catered for and no experience needed. New members welcome!

Private lessons are also available.

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Between the Earth and Sky Show

A magical performance at Theatre at the Mill took place on Saturday 3rd May 2025
Celebrating 25 years of the Clare Novaes Ballet School

CNBS Show Between the Earth and Sky poster

Ballet Retreats

Our ballet retreats are the perfect way to relax and reconnect with your physical well-being. Led by Clare Novaes, these unique retreats offer workshops in classical ballet techniques in a stunning rural setting, which we take time to explore and enjoy, along with delicious seasonal food and refreshments.

Choose from ‘New to Ballet’ or ‘Returning to Ballet’ retreats. The classes are open to adults of all ages whether you have danced before or are completely new to it.

The Studio

The Studio

In 2022 we purpose built our own private dance studio. This gives us facilities for adult and bespoke ballet and movement classes. Set in woodland it allows focus on grounding, creativity and wellness in movement.

We will be offering private classes and creating purpose built classes for dancers developing their skills as well as developing special movement classes for actors and performers.

Stay tuned for more information.

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