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Acro Dance Classes

19 January, 2026
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Trials Available Here A one of a kind WestSide creation, Acro Dance  class comprises of four elements Flexibility, Leaps, Acro and Turns.  Book a Two-Week Trial Here Each class is taught by 3 Teachers with a strong emphasis on the dancers individual goals, personalities and abilities of all 4 elements.  This unique class structure of 1 class / 3 teacher ratio highlights the main focus of individual progression and growth in a collective positive, encouraging and safe environment.  We believe...

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Dancing With The Stars

19 January, 2026
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✨Dancing With The Stars MOVIE WEEK✨ https://youtu.be/k4t6ct-dvR4?si=pw3Mp8dz1XND4ENn Last night the K-Pop Demon Hunters pro dance came to life, with WestSiders sharing the floor alongside the Dancing With The Stars Pros🔥 Taking their craft from the rehearsal studio to live TV, was an exciting new process for our next generation of dancers! 🙌 representing #Celbridge #Longwood #Lucan #Naas #Newbridge #Portobello #Rathdrum #Rush #Walkinstown Huge thank you to the entire DWTS Ireland Creative and Production Team for trusting us and bringing us...

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Going Underground – Performing Arts

9 January, 2026
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Discover the Magic of Performing Arts — Book Your Trial Today! WestSide Performing Arts is more than just a school — it’s a creative home where students from ages as young as 3 up to late teens grow in confidence, skill, and artistic expression through professional-level training in dance, acting, and singing. Founded in 1998, WestSide has developed a reputation for excellence in performing arts education right here in the Dublin area. Video Highlights — See the Magic in Action...

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Little Wonderland

30 December, 2025
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https://youtu.be/pBmeJMkY2BU?si=0GeAH9tOsRWfa1KD Little Wonderland - October 2025 - Westside Performing Arts proudly presents a recording of our recent production featuring our youngest students. This performance celebrates the confidence, creativity, and teamwork of our junior performers, developing their skills on stage in a supportive and encouraging environment. We are incredibly proud of every student who took part and grateful to our teachers, families, and supporters for helping make this production possible. Thank you for supporting the next generation of performers. #christmas2025 #littlewonderland...

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New Classes Available

27 June, 2025
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Looking to join the Westside Performing Arts family? While many of our popular classes are fully booked until November, we currently have limited spaces available in some fantastic sessions — perfect for students eager to get started without the wait! Joining one of these sessions is an excellent way to begin your journey in dance, acting, or performance while you wait for a spot in your preferred class. Here’s what’s available right now: 💃 Let’s Dance! – Ages 6–11 📅...

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Musical Theatre Magic – Thank You for an Incredible Exam Week!

27 May, 2025
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As we wrap up three full and exhilarating days of musical theatre exams with the London College of Music, we are filled with pride, joy, and immense gratitude. This year holds special meaning as we embraced the brand-new syllabus, bringing fresh energy and creative challenges to our performers—and what a spectacular success it has been! Now in our 18th year of hosting Musical Theatre exams, we are reminded just how powerful community, passion, and dedication can be. These past few...

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Cardiac Screening

15 July, 2024
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Cardiac Screening @ Westside Performing Arts We recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to our studios. Thank you to the AMS Advanced Medical Services Staff for their Cardiac Screening services and thanks to all at the Dillon Quirke Foundation for this hugely important initiative, raising awareness of SADS and the opportunity to allow our Students access to invaluable Cardiac Screening. https://youtu.be/2qzk_qrd9iw?si=JSiLY-UOHJokzSj9&t=27 Niall Quinn is the chair of the Dillon Quirke Foundation Cardiac screening helps detect any potential heart concerns that...

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Acting in Ireland

10 April, 2024
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Westside Performing Arts has earned recognition as a leading Acting School in the industry! This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, instructors, and staff, as well as our commitment to offering top-notch Acting Classes in a nurturing environment. Industry experts have acknowledged our efforts. Taster Classes Available Here Our Acting Classes are designed to provide the best possible learning experience, combining theory, technique, and practical skills to help students grow as performers. We are driven by...

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Once Upon A Twist

16 November, 2023
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https://youtu.be/k11gNzXOfv0?si=lNCOrBU9cSLld6wW&t=329 Photos Live & Online The galleries for ‘Once upon a Twist’ are live and online and can be accessed at Trend Photography! Each and every one of of our Students brought unique talents to the stage, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable experience for everyone in the audience with photos from both onstage and backstage been available for all shows What The Audience Thought "All teachers are very passionate about what they do" “Our daughter started with WestSide Performing Arts...

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Songbird

26 October, 2023
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We hope you can all tune in! ‘Songbird’ follows Yana, a young Ukrainian girl, who struggles to assimilate in her school and new life in Ireland until she meets Chloe, a bubbly classmate who helps Yana find her way. Together the girls become friends and Yana finds hope and peace in the chaos of change. Samson Films The short was directed by Viko Nikci (Coming Home, Cellar Door) and written by Viko & Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl, Half Moon Investigates)....

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