Westside Performing Arts

💚 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💚
We’re delighted to share this fantastic article from The Echo Newspaper celebrating Westside’s success on the world stage at Dance World Cup 2026 🌍💃🕺
A heartfelt thank you to The Echo Newspaper for shining a spotlight on our dancers and their achievements, and to Celtic Contractors Ireland for their generous sponsorship and continued support. 🙏
Sponsorship like this makes such a difference, helping our dancers pursue their passion, reach new heights and represent Westside with pride. We are incredibly grateful to have your support on this journey! 💚
Thank you for being part of our success! ✨

Westside dances to world success | Echo.ie WESTSIDE Performing Arts in Dublin enjoyed a “remarkable” Dance World Cup 2026 Finals in Dublin this summer, explains a spokesperson of the Lucan-based performing arts school. A team of 70 dancers brought home an impressive 18 medals, six gold, six silver and six bronze. The achievement contribu...

THREE PERFORMERS.THREE NEW CHAPTERS.ENDLESS PRIDE.✨

We celebrated the exciting next steps in the journeys of three very special humans as they successfully auditioned for, secured places at, and began their degree courses in dance and musical theatre!

🤍 To Aaron, Ellen and Brendan, congratulations!

Every journey is different, and that is what makes each one so special. We are incredibly proud of the dedication, courage, hard work and growth you have each shown, and so grateful to have played a part in your stories.

As you begin this exciting new chapter, remember that this is only the beginning. Keep learning, keep growing, keep creating and keep believing in what you can achieve.

Once a WestSider, Always a WestSider 🖤✨



🌟 AARON | BIRD CONSERVATOIRE

Aaron has officially begun his BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at Bird Conservatoire BIRD

Having spent five years with us in our Pre-Professional Dance Program, Aaron’s journey has been an absolute pleasure to be part of. His long-standing dedication, growth and commitment have made supporting and guiding him towards his goals incredibly rewarding. Watching him take this next step is something we are immensely proud of😁

🌟 ELLEN | PERFORMERS

Ellen has begun her BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre and Dance at Performers College Essex Performers College

What a whirlwind three years it has been! From our Pre-Professional Dance Program to our Senior Competitive Team and acro classes, Ellen has embraced every opportunity with fierce commitment, quiet confidence and an incredible willingness to grow. Her development, both as a dancer and as an individual, has been wonderful to witness and what a joy to have you back class this September before you headed off🫶

🌟 BRENDAN | SHOCKOUT

Brendan has begun his BA (Hons) in Professional Commercial Dance at Shockout SHOCKOUT👣

Brendan joined us three years ago looking for guidance, growth and a space to discover what his next chapter might look like. Through our Pre-Professional Dance Program, Senior Competitive Team and acro classes, he has explored and developed his artistic identity, strengthened his technical ability and grown in his understanding of himself as a performer. It has been a privilege to support him as he discovered his direction and prepared for this exciting next step.

JULIA LIVING HER DREAMS IN CHINA🇨🇳✨

Julia has just wrapped up her second China tour with 李宇春 CHRIS LEE Chris Lee’s Queen and the Dreams Tour 2025/26 ❤️

Julia, watching you follow your dreams and continue to grow on your journey is so special. Keep dreaming big, we’ll always be cheering you on🌟

We love when Julia comes back to visit and shares her talent, vibrant energy and infectious personality with the next generation of Westsiders. Always a full-circle moment filled with gratitude🥹

VICE WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆

2nd place SLIVER 🇮🇪

Teen Contemporary Solo
Junior Song & Dance Solo finn
Senior Commercial Solo brendan 📀
Junior Contemporary Solo

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Ruby takes on the London Stage🎭✨

WestSider Ruby has been cast in the EMERGING TALENT Concert, Roles We’ll Never Play, the WestEnds Miscast Show at London’s Union Theatre produced by Tom Duern 🔥

A brilliant opportunity to perform alongside some seriously exciting emerging talent and we couldn’t be prouder Ruby 🌟

An absolute joy every time she bounces through our front door, not just dedicated to her craft in every session across all disciplines but such a vibrant positive energy amongst her peers and a pleasure to teach and support on her journey with us🌟

Ruby this is no doubt just the beginning of more exciting opportunities to come 💫

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Ella Books Lifestyle Sport Summer Campaign ✨

No stranger to the modelling scene, Ella has been making her mark and continues to go from strength to strength. Having worked extensively with Lifestyle, Bound Apparel, Carolyn Donnelly Dunnes Edit, and an ever-growing list of brands, she’s building an impressive portfolio alongside studying full-time BIRD

It was such a joy to have Ella back with us in August, to train and update us on her adventures 🤍

Ella, your drive, dedication and commitment are truly a credit to you. We’re so proud to see where your hard work is taking you and wish you continued success on what we know will be an exciting journey ahead📸

✨ SOARING ACROSS EUROPE ✨

Lighting up the legendary Royal Palace in France, Emma is stepping into an exciting new chapter as part of the launch of SUBLIME a spectacular new show where talent, artistry and showmanship collide💫

Here’s to new stages, new adventures and an absolutely SUBLIME chapter ahead, keep soaring Emma 🇫🇷🧑‍🩰