Dance school in Belfast

“I nervously booked this as part of a birthday weekend for my wife and was nervous as neither of us had any experience and can be quite shy. It was the highlight of the weekend and we're already talking about going back. Phil and the crew were so welcoming, amazing teachers and clearly so passionate about dance. If you have any doubts about going to a class please read this review and take it as a sign it's time to learn something about dance! No experience or rhythm required!”

“We started a social dance class with Alan at the start of the year and haven’t stopped dancing yet! Alan is a wonderful teacher with years of experience and makes the most complicated dances seem easily achievable. Would definitely recommend If you want to improve your dancing skills for all occasions.”

“Me and my wife learned our wedding dance with Mariona. We are total amatures but Mariona managed to teach us a personalised routine and gave us the confidance to do it at out wedding and it turned out amazing. We will be sending our children to her dance classes as she is so good with with the kids in her classes. Would highly reccomend Activa Dansa”

“Taking classes with SBIDA has been the best thing I have done in years - it is genuinely the highlight of my week, every week (and I know many other people feel the same way!). Ethan and all of the wonderful instructors have created the most incredible and welcoming community. The classes are so much fun - all of the people (instructors and students) are wonderful and friendly, and the classes provide a safe, fun, encouraging and amazing learning environment (that caters to a wide range of experience levels). The class time always goes by so fast, as its so much fun. I cannot recommend SBIDA enough! I even hired them to run a corporate event for my work (Intro to Irish dance workshop), which my colleagues were raving about for days. I would recommend it to absolutely anyone, and I am so happy to be involved in the beautiful community they have built. Keep up the fantastic work :) I would give them 6 stars if I could!”

“Nuala, Tony and the team are AMAZING! From costumes, to socks and practice kit, to their own Celtic Arch shoes (which are unbelievable BTW), they always try to get you sorted. Best prices in town for all your Irish dancing needs. From CLRG to FDTA to CRDM and everyone in-between.”

“My daughter (3) was born with severe torticollis of her neck and spine. She spent over a year of her little life in physio and still has hyper mobility issues. Doctors recommended dance or ballet for developing her muscles and alignment of her posture to help. PadNI has been life-changing for her. She has flourished in the ballet classes, learning balance, building strength and coordination. The early years programme is brilliant for children and I cannot thank Charlotte and her team enough. She has gained so much confidence and concentration- rather than being labelled as “the clumsy kid” she shows great progress in her spinal development and agility. She still has some big falls when walking or running, but learning to dance and the patience the teachers show her has paid off in spades. She loves her dance class so much and we hope she continues to build her strength as time goes on. The classes have been amazing! Highly recommend.”

“Brilliant studio space, staff are great and Claire is amazing!”

“My daughter Louise started ballet with Hannah McKillen when she was six. Louise is now 11 and her love of dance, and her skills in many different genres has grown amazingly. It was wonderful this year seeing her progress to pointe in ballet. Louise is also really looking forward to sitting her Grade 4 RAD ballet exam soon. Hannah’s enthusiasm and genuine passion to teach is infectious making her students strive to achieve their absolute best. Louise also really enjoys her hiphop classes with Brooke Totten an incredible dancer as well as teacher. Brookes hiphop classes are fun, fast and definitely make you fit! Would highly recommend the McKillen School of Dance to anyone whose child loves to dance.”

“Best irish dance school in nor Ireland”

“I love going there and dancing. The studio has a good atmosphere, and the teachers are really kind.”

“We had TaDa dancers and musicians at a corporate event with UK and International delegates. They were absolutely awesome, extremely talented and so professional. They encouraged the delegation to participate and everyone really enjoyed it. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for an event or conference.”

“Rana has come from a professional ballerina background. This is clearly evident from day one. Her knowledge of Ballet is extensive and she works tirelessly to get the best from every pupil. Having sent three children to this school, I couldn’t speak highly enough of it. My children have been part of shows, completed grades and have been given endless opportunities. Attending this school means you are certainly learning from the best!”

“Excellent classes with brilliant teachers who care in a safe environment. Learning dance technique in lots of areas, making friends and having the BEST time doing it! Nothing more I’d want for my daughter. DDA is fab!”