TAAFFE Training College · Dublin, Ireland
Develop your craft.
Define your future.
Focused training for aspiring performers, with technical development, artistic exploration and individual growth at its heart.
01 / Our programmes
Ambition meets
daily practice.
Based in Dublin, TAAFFE Training College provides a focused environment for dancers ready to develop their technique, broaden their artistry and take the next step in their training.
Post Leaving Certificate
Train with purpose.
Full-time training for students taking their next step after the Leaving Certificate. Develop technical precision, artistic range and performance confidence across a broad programme of dance and performing arts.
5 days per week · 38 hours of training
One academic year, with the option to continue for a second year.
Transition Year
Explore your potential.
Experience full-time dance and performing arts training during Transition Year. Explore a broad range of styles, strengthen your technique and grow in confidence within a focused college environment.
5 days per week · 38 hours of training
One academic year, with the option to continue for a second year.
02 / Musical Theatre pathway
Movement.
Character.
Performance.
Our Musical Theatre pathway brings dance, voice and character together, helping students develop as expressive and versatile stage performers.
Students study musical theatre choreography, singing, acting, acting through song and choir. Through solo and ensemble work, they explore storytelling, musical interpretation and the connection between movement and voice.
Discuss the pathway03 / The curriculum
A versatile performer.
A stronger foundation.
Our training brings together technique, creativity and performance across complementary disciplines. Students build range while developing a deeper understanding of their own strengths.
04 / Professional faculty
Guidance that
shapes your growth.
Led by Director Sean Taaffe, the College brings together specialist teachers across its training disciplines. Technical detail, artistic development and individual guidance are central to the learning experience.
Sean Taaffe
Director · TAAFFE Training College
Sean draws on his experience in professional dance and education to lead the College's training and support the development of aspiring performers.
Neil O’Brien
Head of Jazz
Emer Walsh
Head of Commercial
Debbie Kiernan
Head of Musical Theatre & Ballet
Bradley Walmsley
Senior Faculty & Social Media Manager
Simone O’Toole
Contemporary
MollyAnna Ennis
Contemporary
Amy Cummins
Lyrical & Jazz
Amy Whearity
Commercial & Heels
Kylee Vincent
Latin & Ballroom
Lizzy Benham
Commercial
Regular guest faculty
Samuel Bateson
Regular Guest Faculty
Yasmin Harcourt
Regular Guest Faculty
Student support & administration
Lisa Flynn
Student Support & Personal Assistant
Lauren Taaffe
Administration
05 / Student success
Training here.
Moving forward.
£80,000
Awarded in scholarships
Our students continue their development at leading dance and performing arts colleges. Past and present students also work professionally within the industry alongside their training.
Where our students progress
Students are currently studying at:
06 / College life
A shared commitment.
An individual journey.
Daily training, creative exploration and the experience of working alongside other dedicated dancers form the rhythm of College life.
Discover an environment where students can challenge themselves, develop their performance identity and build meaningful connections through training.
Explore TAAFFE Associates07 / College auditions
Take the next step.
Make it TAAFFE.
Apply to audition for TAAFFE Training College. Complete the College application form and select from the available audition dates.