Our Weekly Classes

Weekly Classes at MC Stage Academy

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Castledermot – Tuesdays at Castledermot Community Centre

Our Castledermot branch runs every Tuesday at Castledermot Community Centre, offering 45-minute classes for three age groups: 3–4, 5–6, and 7–10 years.

Classes run from 3.15pm onwards and focusses on building confidence through dance mainly, but also singing and performance..

Please note, this is a satellite location of the Academy with limited age group options. For students aged 11 and up, our Carlow centre offers full class availability.

All Castledermot students also take part in our annual end-of-year show at the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, a much-loved highlight of the Academy calendar.

🕒 Class Times
3.15pm – 4.00pm | Ages 3–4
4.10pm – 4.50pm | Ages 5–6
5.00pm – 5.45pm | Ages 7–10

Carlow – Wednesdays at Our Flagship Centre, Éire Óg Clubhouse

Our main Carlow classes take place at Éire Óg Clubhouse, the home of MC Stage Academy since 2003.

With four age groups to choose from (5–6, 7–10, 11–13, and 14–18 years), students enjoy a 1 hour 20 minute class each week, split evenly between dance/movement and singing/performance which gives everyone a taste of everything from all our teachers.

Classes run from 3.40pm onwards. As our flagship centre, this is where it all began, and remains our busiest and most popular location.

🕒 Class Times
3.40pm – 5.00pm | Ages 5–6 & 7–10
5.15pm – 6.35pm | Ages 11–13 & 14–18

What We Do in Class…

A blend of voice, movement and performance with confidence at the core.

  • Dance at MC Stage Academy blends energy, expression and fun. Students explore a mix of styles, including hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre and more, while learning rhythm, coordination and teamwork. For our younger students, games and playful movement help build creativity and social skills in a relaxed and encouraging way.

  • At MC Stage Academy, singing is all about finding your voice, not perfection. Whether you’re a confident belter or a total beginner, we explore vocal technique, group harmony, rhythm and musicality through fun, age-appropriate songs. From pop to musicals, it’s about building confidence, expression, and joy through music.

  • Performance is about more than just the stage, it’s about being seen and heard. Through improvisation, storytelling, character work and drama games, students grow in confidence and communication skills. We create a space where imagination thrives and every child feels empowered to shine in their own way.