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Achievements
The school has gone from strength to strength, achieving remarkable success over the years. Our students have performed at shows and competitions nationwide. Congratulations to Amira Reynolds, Ava Dunne, and Saoirse Moran, who all won All-Ireland titles in Belfast.
Here’s to many more successes and an exciting year ahead!
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We are now open for bookings for our up coming year.
"We love going to ballet class every Saturday with Miss Shauna and Miss Lara its the highlight of her week"
"You can feel the happiness and energy radiating from all the dancers!"
"As a mum who has been here for years, the one word that stands out and sums up your school best is... HAPPINESS!!!"
"Shauna and Lara have done everything for my daughter to feel included. Leinster school of dance has become our safe space."
"We love coming and seeing our dance friends every week. Shauna makes the class so fun and enjoyable!"
OUR CLASSES
At Leinster School of Dance, we are passionate about nurturing artistry, athleticism, and a lifelong love of dance. Our goal is to help every dancer grow their movement skills and confidence over time. We offer classes for all levels, from beginner Baby Ballet to pre-professional training in both ballet and acro. Students also have the opportunity to take part in examinations with Acrobatic Arts, the Irish Board of Dance Performance, and the ISTD. In addition to exams, we proudly participate in competitions and bring our dancers to the stage for many exciting performances throughout the year."
BALLET CLASSES
This is a class for ages 3 years and up. Its fun, structured class that aims to teach classical ballet in a grades setting with the ISTD and Irish board of dance. There is opportunity's for students to take part in exams and performances.
OUR DANCE TEAM
You’re in Great Hands
Principal
SHAUNA COFFEY
LARA BARRY
Dance teacher
CLAUDINE KEANE
Dance teacher
Leinster School of Dance
LSOD takes pride in offering students an exceptional dance experience. Our talented team of professionals shares a genuine passion for dance and movement, and is committed to inspiring a love for the arts in every student. With dedicated instructors for each dance style and skill level, we provide the guidance and support to help every dancer thrive.
SHAUNA COFFEY
Principal
Shauna is the proud owner of LSOD, which she has taken over in 2018
Shauna Coffey is originally from Athlone and started dancing at the very young age of 5 years old. Shauna is a qualified teacher in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance under the ISTD and has taken Vocational standard examinations with both the ISTD and the RAD.She is also qualified Acro teacher with the Acrobatic arts Her full-time training commenced with her acceptance into The Royal Academy of Dance, London as well as the Inchicore full-time professional dance teachers’ course in Dublin, where she trained for 3 years.
Shauna continues her training and further developing her skills and qualifications alongside our other wonderful teachers by attending courses both at home and in England.
Shauna has an abundance of performance experience stretching back to performances with the ‘Youth Ballet West‘ when she was merely 16 years old to performances in Belfast, The Aviva Stadium, St Patrick’s Day Parade, in Dublin, various music videos and in Granoble, France. Shauna has taught and continues to teach for various schools in Ireland
CLAUDINE KEANE
Ballet Teacher
Claudine is an accomplished dancer who has performed in numerous stage shows, exhibitions, and competitions across Ireland, the UK, and the United States. She holds an Advanced Dance Studies qualification from Inchicore College and is also a certified Body Control Pilates teacher and a qualified exercise and fitness instructor.
With a lifelong passion for movement and dance, Claudine is deeply committed to the transformative power of movement. She believes dance is a powerful tool for nurturing creativity and personal growth at every level.
LARA BARRY
Dance Teacher
Lara Barry is a proud past pupil of the Leinster School of Dance, having begun her ballet journey with the school at just four years old. Now, she’s come full circle and is thrilled to be part of the teaching team.
Lara has successfully completed up to Grade 6 with the Royal Academy of Dance and also took part in senior-level examinations with the Irish Board of Dance Performance shortly before the beginning of COVID-19.
“I’ve always had a passion for working with children. I’m currently studying Primary School Teaching at DCU, which complements my dance teaching. It allows me to better understand and connect with my students while watching them grow, learn, and have fun.”
Lara teaches Baby Ballet and Mini Mix Dance classes in Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire, where she brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep love of dance to every lesson.
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Timetable 2025/2026
DUN LAOGHAIRE
DUBLIN
BLACKROCK
DUBLIN
MOATE
WESTMEATH
3:30 - 4:15PM: Primary Ballet
4:15 - 5:00PM: Mini Mix Dance
5:00 - 6:00PM: Acro Dance
6:00 - 7:00PM: Acro Technique
10:00 - 11:00AM: Spectrum Dance
11:00 - 11:45AM: Baby Ballet
11:45 - 12:30AM: Primary Ballet
12:30 - 1:15PM: Acro Technique
THURSDAY
MONDAY
SATURDAY
4:15 - 5:00PM: Grade 2 Ballet
MONDAY
4:00 - 5:00PM: Acro Technique
5:00 - 6:00PM: Acro Dance
6:00 - 7:00PM: Competition Rehearsal
TUESDAY
2:45 - 3:30: Mini Acro
3:30 - 4:15PM: Baby Ballet
4:15 - 5:00PM: Grade 1 Ballet
5:00 - 6:00PM: Junior Acro
6:00 - 7:00PM: Senior Ballet
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PAST STUDENT NORA FAY
I have such glowing memories of the year I spent with the Leinster School of Dance. I immediately felt the encouraging and welcoming atmosphere the moment I joined. Shauna herself had such a passion and enthusiasm for the school that gave us the opportunities to participate in national showcases, take ballet exams and even star in our own show. It was with her support that really helped me get into Fontys University Dance Academy in Tilburg, the Netherlands. I am just starting my second year there now and loving every moment of it. But I will always look back fondly at my time in the Leinster School of Dance.