Dance and Fitness at the Academy Plaza Hotel, Cathal Brugha St.
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Our Dublin City Centre dance and fitness classes are held at the Academy Plaza Hotel, making them an ideal option for anyone living or working in central Dublin. The classes are popular with beginners who want to learn ballroom, Latin or fitness-based dance styles in a convenient city location. Each course runs for six weeks and provides a relaxed, social atmosphere where students can learn at their own pace while improving confidence and fitness.
Secure your place in advance and take advantage of our Early Bird Offer.
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👉 Offer ends at midnight on Sunday, April 26th
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Prefer to book in person? No problem.
Simply arrive 30 minutes before your first class to register and pay.
High energy lessons based on fun, fitness and attitude… Get ready to sweat and work it out! You don't need any experience to get started ! These classes are a great hour of dance incorporating some of today's most fun choreography. All of our studio based courses run for six weeks and are ran year round.
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Please Click on the Book Now button above to book this course.
No partner or experience necessary to get started ! These classes are a great introduction to Ballroom and Latin American Dancing. We'll be looking at dances such as Jive, Waltz etc. All of our studio based courses run for six weeks and are ran year round.
A little experience may be helpful here. These classes are a great way of building upon the knowledge of dancing that you already have. We'll be looking at a range of dances including Jive, Waltz etc. All of our Studio based courses run for six weeks and are ran year round.
Apart from the fun factor it’s been estimated that beginner pole fitness dancers can lose between 400 and 500 calories per hour! It is also a great toning and cardiovascular exercise and probably the most fun you can have whilst getting a full body workout!
Apart from the fun factor it’s been estimated that beginner pole fitness dancers can lose between 400 and 500 calories per hour! It is also a great toning and cardiovascular exercise and probably the most fun you can have whilst getting a full body workout!
Apart from the fun factor it’s been estimated that beginner pole fitness dancers can lose between 400 and 500 calories per hour! It is also a great toning and cardiovascular exercise and probably the most fun you can have whilst getting a full body workout!
We run classes in City Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, include
All Dublin 1, All Dublin 2, Drumcondra, Phibsborough, Cabra, Clontarf, Marino, Docklands, East Wall, Harold’s Cross, Crumlin, Bluebell, Rathmines, Ranelagh, Donnybrook, Stoneybatter, Windy Arbour, Kilmainham
Yes — we welcome students from City Centre and nearby locations. Our classes are easily accessible from surrounding neighbourhoods.
All Dublin 1, All Dublin 2, Drumcondra, Phibsborough, Cabra, Clontarf, Marino, Docklands, East Wall, Harold’s Cross, Crumlin, Bluebell, Rathmines, Ranelagh, Donnybrook, Stoneybatter, Windy Arbour, Kilmainham
Academy Plaza Hotel, Cathal Brugha St. ( Just off O’ Connell St ) [Map]
Supervised car parks directly across street. Plenty of on street parking too.
All buses with City Centre Termini are within easy walking distance. Luas, Dart & Train also nearby.
Yes, absolutely. Our classes are designed to be beginner-friendly, and no previous dance experience is required.
No experience is needed at all. Our classes are structured to guide you from the very basics.
You don’t need a partner to join. Many people come on their own, but if you do have a partner, you’re very welcome to bring them along.
We offer a range of classes depending on the location. Check here
Yes, we offer a variety of classes including Zumba Fitness, Ballroom and Latino, Pole Fitness, Hip Hop and Wedding dance courses, depending on the schedule for each location.
You can book your class online through our website. Simply choose your location, select your course and complete your booking through our secure system.
Our studio-based courses typically run in 6-week terms.
If you book in advance you can avail of our €59 early bird deal.
All of our courses run over six weeks and cost just €59. There are no trial class/ drop in options.
For Hip Hop and Zumba classes we recommend any sort of Leisure wear and runners or something of that nature , for our Come Dancing Dublin classes we simply recommend you wear something comfortable (runners or shoes will do for gents and ladies, preferably no high heels for beginner ladies!) For Pole Fitness we recommend Shorts/cropped bottoms/three quarter lengths and a t shirt, runners are recommended for beginners.
Wear something comfortable that you can move in. No special clothing is required, just something that allows you to dance freely.
Supervised car parks directly across street. Plenty of on street parking too.
Our classes are designed for adults, with minimum age requirements in place depending on the course.
