The Dancer's Academy Of Performing Arts - DAPA

THURLES TEENS: Pay as you go Teen Dance Class every Thursday night at our studios in Thurles for Ages 13-17 starts this week ✨️🩷

Classes work towards shows and performances including Perform Ireland in Dublin (Convention Center), and other events. Or come for fun and fitness! Dm us for info 🩷✨️💙

We are so proud of our students and parents (you're doing a wonderful job)! 🩷💙👏

Ah here… would ya LOOK at us! 😭💃🇮🇪🏆

We have only gone and been selected as a FINALIST for Dance Studio/School of the Year – Munster at the Dance Awards Ireland 2026! 🥹❤️

To say we are delighted is an understatement! We are absolutely thrilled, shocked, excited and probably a little bit emotional about it all! 🥹😂

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to nominate The Dancer’s Academy of Performing Arts. I didn't expect it! It genuinely means the world to us. ❤️

And a massive thank you to for recognising our little dance school and the contribution we are making to dance in Ireland. 🇮🇪💃

From our classes, shows and competitions to all the wonderful dancers, teachers and families who make DAPA what it is — this one is for all of you! 🥰

Now… sure we’ll have to get ourselves up to The Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin on 24th October and see what happens! 👀🏆😂

DAPA is officially a Dance Awards Ireland 2026 finalist! 🎉💃❤️

Your Dance Mammy is very proud. 😂🥹🇮🇪

Thurles Summer Camp 2026 🥰🩷💙

.....it's a wrap on a brilliant, fun, memorable and exciting week of camp full of dancing, Gymnastics, games and art!

We are so proud of every camper who arrived every morning with a smile on their face and loads of energy! What a fab week!

Big thanks to Miss Leah, Miss Flo and Miss Nicole 💙🥰🩷

See you all in September everyone! Classes are open for bookings!

💃 About Our Showbiz Classes 🎭

Step into the spotlight with our exciting Showbiz Theatre Classes at The Dancer's Academy of Performing Arts (DAPA)! ✨

Our Showbiz programme is perfect for children who love to dance 💃, act 🎭, sing 🎤 and perform 🌟 in a fun, supportive and confidence-building environment.

Students explore a variety of dance styles including Lyrical 🤍, Jazz 🎷, Modern ⭐ and Contemporary 🌊, while also developing their acting skills through Drama 🎭 and performing in Musical Theatre 🎤🎬. Every class is packed with creativity 🎨, imagination 💫, teamwork 🤝 and exciting performance opportunities that help children grow both on and off the stage.

Throughout the year, students have the chance to perform in exciting stage shows 🎭✨, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents, build confidence and experience the thrill of performing in front of an audience.

For those who wish to gain recognised qualifications, students can also work towards examinations with the Irish Board of Speech & Drama 📜🎭 and the Irish Board of Dance Performance 💃🏅, celebrating their progress and achievements every step of the way.

Whether your child dreams of performing in the spotlight ✨ or simply wants to make new friends 🩷, build confidence 💖 and have lots of fun 😄, our Showbiz classes are the perfect place to shine!

🩷💙 Our Classes 💙🩷

🎈 Showbiz Minis Club – Ages 4–7

⭐ Showbiz Juniors – Ages 8–12

📍 Classes available in Thurles & Tipperary Town

At DAPA, we believe every child deserves their moment to shine! 🌟 Through high-quality training, creativity, encouragement and friendship, we help children discover their confidence, develop new skills and create unforgettable memories. 💙💖

🎭 Dream Big. Perform Boldly. Shine Bright. ✨

This is Claire ✨️ 🩷🥰

Claire is a much loved member of our Spark Elite Dance Team 🩷

She trains in Lyrical, Jazz , Acro and Gymnastics and has competed in national contests even winning 1st Place with her Team! 🎊

Claire has a very bright future ahead with bundles of talent, bravery, kindness, team work and enthusiasm 🎉🩷💙😊

Thanks to everyone for booking in tonight 🙌
What a fantastic year ahead we have, celebrating 12 years and we have some really exciting things for you coming up! 🩷🎉💙

Bookings are now open for Current and New Members September-October 2026 🎉

Places are extremely limited this year and waiting lists will open once full.

Contact us now via message or email to [email protected] with your child's Age, town and what class(s) you are interested in!

Bookings Open in one hour for Classes in Thurles and Tipperary Town! 💙🩷

Message us and we will help you find the right class and make some savings!

Our Cashel bookings will open at a later date 📅

Our four pathway representatives; Molly, Emma, Kira and Charlotte 💙🩷

Each of the girls represent a Pathway from our youngest to our Teens!