OUR CLASSES
BALLET
Ballet is a specific academic dance form and technique which is taught in ballet schools according to specific methods. There are many ballet schools around the world that specialize in various styles of ballet and different techniques offered. Our school is affiliated with The Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD).
Ballet is best known for its unique features and techniques, such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs, and high extensions; its graceful, flowing, precise movements; and its ethereal qualities. We undertake examinations with the RAD every year – all classes do not take exams every year, and the candidates are entered at the discretion of the Head of Ballet Marian Lennon. We are very proud of our Ballet Faculty and the results which we have achieved over the years – and it’s never too late to start!
The Head of Ballet will assess the abilities of new students on the first day of term. Please book into an age appropriate Grade and we can move you up of down depending on Ms. Lennon’s decision.
Marian Lennon
Jenny Holman
Emma Costello
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Marian Lennon
Marian Lennon, Head of Ballet at NPAS R.A.D. Teaching Dip. C.D.E.I.S.T.D. P.E.A. N.C.E.F. Rommett Cert. Marian has had a versatile career in Theatre, Cabaret, Television, and Film, working in Ireland and touring extensively throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Marian worked as an exercise consultant for Unislim and trained aerobic teachers for the Dance Institute in Athens. She returned to Ireland and completed her training as a Classical Ballet Teacher at the National Academy of Dancing and the Royal Academy of Dance in London. She also holds the PEAI Certificate in Exercise and Health Studies and the National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness. Marian is a certified Rommett floor barre teacher and is a tutor for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Marian is the Course Director of the Dance Studies Course at Inchicore College of Further Education. She runs her own Ballet School in Blanchardstown, and is Head of Ballet for the National Performing Arts School. -
Jenny Holman
I started ballet classes at the age of 3 with Marian Lennon in a school in Naas and followed her to The National Performing Arts School (NPAS) and continued through the RAD grades there. At the age of 13 I took extra classes at Inchicore College to take the first of the Major Ballet Exams. After finishing school I enrolled in the Dance Program in Inchicore College where I trained to become a teacher. I completed the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with the RAD, the Diploma in Dance Instruction with the ISTD and National Certificate of Exercise and Fitness with University of Limerick. -
Emma Costello
Emma began ballet at the age of 3 and moved to the NPAS to take ballet and drama classes at the age of 7 and hasn’t left since! She fell in love with the technical beauty of ballet and the confidence building and creativity of drama and has pursued them both for over 13 years now. She has undertaken exams with both the Irish Board of Speech and Drama and the Royal Academy of Dance.
Regulation uniform is required for those children taking RAD Ballet and Examinations.
The uniform consists of:
The Royal Academy of Dance
The RAD is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organistaions in the world. The organisation promotes knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. The RAD seeks to accomplish these goals through educating and training teachers and students and providing examinations to reward achievements.
The RAD uniform can be purchased in:
DANCE WORLD: 16 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Tel: (01) 497 6128
DANCE WORLD: 163 Parnell Street, Dublin 1. Tel: (01) 874 4894 Phone Mail Order Line – 24 Hour Tel: 1850 543 198
Dimension Dancewear ,124 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
The school will be working with pupils towards the Royal Academy of Dance Examinations/ Class Awards. For those of you who are not familiar with the exam system or the benefits of ballet class we would suggest that you visit the Academy website at www.rad.org. The Royal Academy of Dance is the worlds largest Ballet School and NPAS are delighted to be entering our 28th year with the RAD.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre class is a class which combines music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. It is closely related to the Broadway and West-End Musical, and the development of the modern musical. Class will include vocal warm ups and exercises, and the choreographed rehearsal and production of pieces from various Musicals. This class is sometimes referred to as a combination of Drama and singing Class, but it is much more than that. It is a class which focuses specifically on pieces from Shows like Wicked, Hamilton, Matidla, SIX, The Lion King – just to name a few!!! Musical Theater students would benefit from taking Drama and Singing classes as well, we have classes for all ages in all our venues!
Molly Mc Alister
Susan Farrelly
Louis Maxwell
Libby Dunne
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Molly Mc Alister
Our most recent show director, Molly has taught classes in Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tap and various other styles for the past 10 years in NPAS! Molly graduated with a First Class Honors BA in Dance and Drama from Performing Arts School Scotland and Kingston University. She holds an Honors HND Dance Technique and Choreography from Bray Institute of Further Education, and both a Level 6 and Level 7 Honors CPD Diploma in Musical Theatre with the Irish College of Music Theatre. and has completed all her Drama & Musical Theatre grades with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama and including an ASIBD Honors Diploma. Molly was a recipient of the DEBS Scheme for 2021/22 with Dance Base Scotland and has performed and choreographed for schools and various creative projects across Dublin, Scotland and Lisbon including, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco, Citymoves Aberdeen, Stagecoach Edinburgh. Last summer she was teaching with Barefeet Theatre Zambia– an NGO using performing arts to empower vulnerable children, teaching dance and theatre workshops. -
Susan Farrelly
Npas has been home to all of my children for the last 14 years. What was their love has grown to be mine too. No matter what goes on in life the moment I walk through the NPAS doors all my worries and stresses are left outside. Npas is a place of happiness, fun & dreams.i have the pleasure of being part of so many children’s journey now as a teacher. There is no greater pleasure for me than to see a child grow in confidence in my own class in front of my eyes. It’s such a wonderful feeling. I know I was born for this job. I’m delighted to have my diploma in musical theatre with the Irish board of speech and drama. -
Louis Maxwell
Louis Maxwell - Drama, Screen Acting, Musical Theatre, Agency photographer. Louis Maxwell is a passionate drama and musical theatre teacher with a vibrant artistic background. After studying Film at The National Film School at I.A.D.T, he found his true calling in the world of performing arts. Alongside his teaching career, Louis runs "Gracepark Productions," where he creates cinematic brand stories. Louis holds an associate diploma from the Irish Board of Speech & Drama, a testament to his dedication and expertise in his craft. For over half a decade, he has been an integral part of the renowned NPAS, where he was first a student himself. Louis finds great inspiration in his students and colleagues, constantly amazed by their creativity and determination. -
Libby Dunne
Libby has been a student in NPAS since she was six years old taking numerous classes including musical theatre, singing and drama. Libby has always been passionate about music and performing being awarded music student of the year in both 2021 and 2023 in St. Dominic’s College. Since 2020 Libby has worked alongside Susan Farrelly where she is being trained as a musical theatre teacher. Libby was lucky enough to perform one of the leading roles in the 2022 NPAS Olympia show “The Magical Mystery Museum”. Her theatre credits also include NPAS shows “3 Wishes for One”, “Choices in Life”, “A Wizard Calls” and the Irish Fairy Door Company’s Pantomime “A Fairy Long Christmas List” She has also appeared in Emmet Kirwan’s “Dublin Oldschool”, ITVs “Undeniable”, AMCs “Into the Badlands” and voice over in “Urban Man”. Recently, Libby appeared in both season 1 and 2 of RTÉs “KIN”. In September, Libby will begin her third level education in drama performance to further her education and career in the arts.
DRAMA
Our Drama/Acting Classes can include dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, improvisation, theatre games, music, and dance. “Let’s pretend” is the norm in creative drama class, not just a child’s game. Because the emphasis in creative drama is process rather than product, teachers have the freedom to take as much time as needed with their classes. Speech and Drama is also about communication, confidence, skill, talent and creativity. Each year our drama teachers enter our students for examinations with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama. The Irish Board is an independent body which provides an objective assessment of achievement in communication skills and dramatic arts through its progressive examination system, catering for all age groups. Their syllabus encourages and facilitates the development of important communication and dramatic skills.
Darren Dixon
Louis Maxwell
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Darren Dixon
Darren has been performing on stage since the age of three years old. He has been in three UK productions in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre including, Scrooge, Oliver and Pricilla Queen of the Desert. He has performed in musicals all of his life and still currently to this day, in famous Irish theatres such as The Bord Gais Energy Theatre, The Olympia, The National Concert Hall, The Civic Theatre, The O’Reilly theatre and The TLT to name a few. He has performed in The Vikings tv series and has had credited roles in films such as Vita and Virginia and The Racer. He has completed The Advanced Actor Training course in The Liberties College and has performed in many roles throughout his time there including Lola from Kinky Boots and Fredrick Frankenstein from Young Frankenstein. Darren also has achieved a Diploma of associate in musical Theatre performance along with completing ATCL Speech and Drama. Darren attended NPAS as a student for 13 years and performed in all their productions during that time now is delighted to be able to teach for this amazing stage school that has always felt like a second home to him. -
Louis Maxwell
Louis Maxwell - Drama, ScreenActing, Musical Theatre, Agency photographer. Louis Maxwell is a passionate drama and musical theatre teacher with a vibrant artistic background. After studying Film in The National Film School at I.A.D.T, he found his true calling in the world of performing arts. Alongside his teaching career, Louis runs"Gracepark Productions," where he creates cinematic brand stories . Louis holds an associate diploma from the Irish Board of Speech & Drama, a testament to his dedication and expertise in his craft. For over half a decade, he has been an integral part of the renowned NPAS, where he was first a student himself. Louis finds great inspiration in his students and colleagues, constantly amazed by their creativity and determination.
Each Year our Drama Students and our Musical Theatre Students take exams with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama. Speech and Drama, and Musical Theatre is about communication, confidence, skill, talent and creativity, and everyone at the Irish Board of Speech and Drama want to encourage it. The Irish Board is an independent body which provides an objective assessment of achievement in communication skills and dramatic arts through its progressive examination system, catering for all age groups. They publish a syllabus which encourages and facilitates the development of important communication and dramatic skills.
CONTEMPORARY
Rather than emphasising one technique, the contemporary dancer is exposed to a wide range of techniques which ensure versatility in dance. Contemporary dance is more concerned with examining the performing and choreographic process. This class will teach the students to draw on modern dance techniques and to discover the relationship between mind and body. It will be a fun class which will give you a new understanding of the possibilities of dance.
Ruby Mc Alister
Donna Reilly Parrish
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Ruby Mc Alister
Ruby has been at NPAS for years performing as a student from a very young age and is now one of our dance teachers. She has a Higher National Diploma in Dance including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz & Choreography. She has also completed a BA in Contemporary Dance at Bath Spa University. Ruby has a wide level of experience performing on stage and is delighted to be teaching and sharing her love for dance at NPAS. -
Donna Reilly Parrish
Donna has been studying the performing arts and performing since the early age of 5. Donna has a Bachelor of Education in Primary School Teaching and is going into her 4th year of qualified teaching. As well as this Donna has her DipABRSM in Vocal Teaching. Donna is the post holder for music and drama in the school where she works and also runs an independent Performing Arts after-school club. Donna has completed all grades with ABRSM and RIAM for classical and musical theatre singing as well as musicianship and piano with many being awarded as distinctions. Donna has also completed her proficiency exam in drama with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama in which she received a high achiever award and music student of the year 2015/2016 by St. Joseph’s College and has studied dance with the Royal Academy of Dancing. Donna has performed lead roles on many stages including The Gaiety Theatre, The Olympia Theatre, The Helix and The Moat Theatre. Donna’s credits include herself in NPAS ‘Be Who You Want to Be’, ‘Caoimhe’ in NPAS ‘Three Wishes For One’, lead actress and singer in NPAS ‘RTE’s 1916 Commemorations in City Hall, the Mansion House and Merrion Square’, ‘Shauna Bonar’ in Fair City, a lead role in Liberty Insurance’s Ready for the Real Road commercials, Vodafone UK and Ireland TV adverts, 'Ballerina' in 'The Letters' a film by Robbie Walsh, 'Guitar Teacher' in 'Nothing Compares' a Sinead O'Connor documentary, dance captain for ‘A Wizard Calls’ in The Olympia Theatre and pointe dancer in ‘An Evening of Dance by Marian Lennon School of Ballet’.
TAP DANCE
NPAS is one of the only performing arts schools to still offer tap as a subject. We have always found this strange, as Tap Dance is an important part of any professional dancers repertoire. This hugely entertaining and fun class involves the rhythmic tapping of the performers feet, making the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musical instrument!! The class involves training in tap technique which is all important and once learned correctly will stay with the student for life. The tap dance taught in our classes is a modern version of Tap, which differs in the music used with some hip hop and street style arm movements in some of the routines. Tap Shoes are an essential for these classes. This year younger tap class is combined with jazz, each discipline getting 30 minutes of class each. We feel that this is a perfect combination of these two very necessary and important styles of dance for our younger students.
Molly Mc Alister
Megan Boud
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Molly Mc Alister
Our most recent show director, Molly has taught classes in Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tap and various other styles for the past 10 years in NPAS! Molly graduated with a First Class Honors BA in Dance and Drama from Performing Arts School Scotland and Kingston University. She holds an Honors HND Dance Technique and Choreography from Bray Institute of Further Education, and both a Level 6 and Level 7 Honors CPD Diploma in Musical Theatre with the Irish College of Music Theatre. and has completed all her Drama & Musical Theatre grades with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama and including an ASIBD Honors Diploma. Molly was a recipient of the DEBS Scheme for 2021/22 with Dance Base Scotland and has performed and choreographed for schools and various creative projects across Dublin, Scotland and Lisbon including, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco, Citymoves Aberdeen, Stagecoach Edinburgh. Last summer she was teaching with Barefeet Theatre Zambia– an NGO using performing arts to empower vulnerable children, teaching dance and theatre workshops. -
Megan Boud
HIP-HOP
These dance styles are very similar with the main difference being the experience of the teacher, music, where the teacher trained and what they like to call their class. Each class combines rhythm and self expression with the latest dance styles fused with the latest moves. If you like pop music, R’n’B, Funk and Hip Hop Music you will love these classes. If you watch Mtv and think ‘I wish I could do that’, then these are the classes for you. No experience is necessary, just bring yourself and a good attitude and soon enough you’ll be grooving like the music stars of today!! Take one class, or try alongside Contemporary or Jazz for different styles, different music, and unique routines – ENJOY!!
Darren Dixon
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Darren Dixon
Darren has been performing on stage since the age of three years old. He has been in three UK productions in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre including, Scrooge, Oliver and Pricilla Queen of the Desert. He has performed in musicals all of his life and still currently to this day, in famous Irish theatres such as The Bord Gais Energy Theatre, The Olympia, The National Concert Hall, The Civic Theatre, The O’Reilly theatre and The TLT to name a few. He has performed in The Vikings tv series and has had credited roles in films such as Vita and Virginia and The Racer. He has completed The Advanced Actor Training course in The Liberties College and has performed in many roles throughout his time there including Lola from Kinky Boots and Fredrick Frankenstein from Young Frankenstein. Darren also has achieved a Diploma of associate in musical Theatre performance along with completing ATCL Speech and Drama. Darren attended NPAS as a student for 13 years and performed in all their productions during that time now is delighted to be able to teach for this amazing stage school that has always felt like a second home to him.
singing
Our Singing classes are really great fun, and the perfect compliment to your other classes here at NPAS. The Classes are designed to give you the voice and confidence to get up and sing in public. We aim to develop your voice, musicality, self confidence, creativity and imagination during singing class. This is done by combining traditional singing lessons with vocal training and breathing. We use contemporary songs from the current charts and songs/pieces from current and classic Musicals. Singing class should be taken in conjunction with your Dance and Drama class.
KK Lewis
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KK Lewis
KK Lewis is a dedicated professional singer-songwriter from Dublin, who brings a wealth of experience to her role as a teacher at the NPAS. With a recently acquired degree in Commercial Modern Music from BIMM University in Dublin, KK has honed her skills and deepened her understanding of music and the industry. Rising to prominence as a busker on Grafton Street, KK performs her original material at various music venues across the city. Her debut project 'Dreaming,' released in 2021, garnered significant acclaim, while her performances at prestigious Irish music festivals, including 'Electric Picnic,' 'Kaleidoscope Festival,' and 'Altogether Now,' have showcased her versatility as an artist. Collaborating with fellow NPAS teacher Louis Maxwell, KK integrates storytelling and film elements into her work, creating a music video trilogy that showcased the talents of both past and present NPAS students. Alongside her own artistic endeavours, KK has a true passion for teaching and inspiring others to discover the joy of music. As she embarks on her second year of teaching at NPAS, KK eagerly looks forward to sharing her expertise and nurturing the talents of budding singers and performers.
JAZZ DANCE
Jazz dance is an essential part of Musical Theatre choreography. If you want to Dance on Broadway or in the West End or anywhere in the world professionally, you will have to master the techniques of Jazz Dance. Jazz thrives in dance schools all over the world, where it is the most popular dance for amateur and professional dancers. Jazz remains an essential part of Musical Theatre choreography; it is often interwoven with other dance styles but, along with ballet, remains the backbone of professional dance. Many students from our school have gone on to further their studies in the United States and The UK – a basic training in Jazz and in Ballet was essential for them to get through even the most basic first round auditions. Jazz provides you with an understanding of the language of dance, and is an inspirational and thrilling class.
Ruby Mc Alister
Donna Reilly Parrish
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Ruby Mc Alister
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Donna Reilly Parrish
Donna has been studying the performing arts and performing since the early age of 5. Donna has a Bachelor of Education in Primary School Teaching and is going into her 4th year of qualified teaching. As well as this Donna has her DipABRSM in Vocal Teaching. Donna is the post holder for music and drama in the school where she works and also runs an independent Performing Arts after-school club. Donna has completed all grades with ABRSM and RIAM for classical and musical theatre singing as well as musicianship and piano with many being awarded as distinctions. Donna has also completed her proficiency exam in drama with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama in which she received a high achiever award and music student of the year 2015/2016 by St. Joseph’s College and has studied dance with the Royal Academy of Dancing. Donna has performed lead roles on many stages including The Gaiety Theatre, The Olympia Theatre, The Helix and The Moat Theatre. Donna’s credits include herself in NPAS ‘Be Who You Want to Be’, ‘Caoimhe’ in NPAS ‘Three Wishes For One’, lead actress and singer in NPAS ‘RTE’s 1916 Commemorations in City Hall, the Mansion House and Merrion Square’, ‘Shauna Bonar’ in Fair City, a lead role in Liberty Insurance’s Ready for the Real Road commercials, Vodafone UK and Ireland TV adverts, 'Ballerina' in 'The Letters' a film by Robbie Walsh, 'Guitar Teacher' in 'Nothing Compares' a Sinead O'Connor documentary, dance captain for ‘A Wizard Calls’ in The Olympia Theatre and pointe dancer in ‘An Evening of Dance by Marian Lennon School of Ballet’.
SCREEN ACTING
This course will introduce students to creating their own film and video content. It will cover sound, filming, editing, script writing and choosing a soundtrack. It will include working across all the media and art forms used in the film and television industry. From iMovie as an editing package, to TikTok on your mobile device, this will be a fun introduction to creating your own media content. Suitable to everyone who loves social media online and wants to create memorable, unique and fun content!
Louis Maxwell
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Louis Maxwell
Louis Maxwell is a passionate drama and musical theatre teacher with a vibrant artistic background. After studying Film at The National Film School at I.A.D.T, he found his true calling in the world of performing arts. Alongside his teaching career, Louis runs "Gracepark Productions," where he creates cinematic brand stories. Louis holds an associate diploma from the Irish Board of Speech & Drama, a testament to his dedication and expertise in his craft. For over half a decade, he has been an integral part of the renowned NPAS, where he was first a student himself. Louis finds great inspiration in his students and colleagues, constantly amazed by their creativity and determination.
NPAS Performance company
This class is for those who have taken class with us in NPAS for 2 years or more, and must be done in conjunction with another class. With workshops in Theatre, improv, Musical Theatre, Acting through Song, and other performance techniques with a variety of NPAS & Guest teachers – this class will form the company for all our performance opportunities over our 3 big events this year for our 30 year celebration! If you have been with us for a while, in a show cast or those aspiring to be a NPAS trainee teacher in the future this is the class to do!!
Molly Mc Alister
Aoife Dunne
Darren Dixon
Louis Maxwell
Susan Farrelly
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Molly Mc Alister
Our most recent show director, Molly has taught classes in Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tap and various other styles for the past 10 years in NPAS! Molly graduated with a First Class Honors BA in Dance and Drama from Performing Arts School Scotland and Kingston University. She holds an Honors HND Dance Technique and Choreography from Bray Institute of Further Education, and both a Level 6 and Level 7 Honors CPD Diploma in Musical Theatre with the Irish College of Music Theatre. and has completed all her Drama & Musical Theatre grades with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama and including an ASIBD Honors Diploma. Molly was a recipient of the DEBS Scheme for 2021/22 with Dance Base Scotland and has performed and choreographed for schools and various creative projects across Dublin, Scotland and Lisbon including, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco, Citymoves Aberdeen, Stagecoach Edinburgh. Last summer she was teaching with Barefeet Theatre Zambia– an NGO using performing arts to empower vulnerable children, teaching dance and theatre workshops. -
Aoife Dunne
Aoife Dunne hails from Crumlin in Dublin. She is no stranger to the stage as she has been performing since the age of 4 on some of the biggest stages in Dublin that include The Olympia, The Gaiety, The Bord Gais Energy Theatre and The National Concert Hall. While she lives to be on the stage, she has appeared on RTE’s tv show ‘Elev8’ and was also a featured vocalist in Joyce Murphys ‘Dream Baby Dream’ music video and single. She played Hollahan in ’16 & Rising’ which most notably performed at Ireland’s largest music and theatre festival ‘Electric Picnic’ and in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. Aoife is in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre with American College Dublin and had the amazing opportunity to be a featured vocalist in Rogers and Hammerstein’s `A Grand Night for Singing’ in The Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center in Florida. She has not only had the chance to join Russel Watson on his international ‘Songs from the Heart’ tour but was also featured in the number one single ‘Scorn Not His Simplicity’. Recently, she has travelled across seas as a performer on ‘The Oscar Wilde’ and ‘The W.B Yeats”, was a featured vocalist in the ‘Diamond Jubilee Concert’ in the National Concert Hall and appeared as a featured vocalist in ‘The Greatest Showman Live’. Aoife loved her time as a student in NPAS and is delighted to return as a teacher to see all the bright, smiling and happy faces in the coming year. -
Darren Dixon
Darren has been performing on stage since the age of three years old. He has been in three UK productions in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre including, Scrooge, Oliver and Pricilla Queen of the Desert. He has performed in musicals all of his life and still currently to this day, in famous Irish theatres such as The Bord Gais Energy Theatre, The Olympia, The National Concert Hall, The Civic Theatre, The O’Reilly theatre and The TLT to name a few. He has performed in The Vikings tv series and has had credited roles in films such as Vita and Virginia and The Racer. He has completed The Advanced Actor Training course in The Liberties College and has performed in many roles throughout his time there including Lola from Kinky Boots and Fredrick Frankenstein from Young Frankenstein. Darren also has achieved a Diploma of associate in musical Theatre performance along with completing ATCL Speech and Drama. Darren attended NPAS as a student for 13 years and performed in all their productions during that time now is delighted to be able to teach for this amazing stage school that has always felt like a second home to him. -
Louis Maxwell
Louis Maxwell is a passionate drama and musical theatre teacher with a vibrant artistic background. After studying Film at The National Film School at I.A.D.T, he found his true calling in the world of performing arts. Alongside his teaching career, Louis runs "Gracepark Productions," where he creates cinematic brand stories. Louis holds an associate diploma from the Irish Board of Speech & Drama, a testament to his dedication and expertise in his craft. For over half a decade, he has been an integral part of the renowned NPAS, where he was first a student himself. Louis finds great inspiration in his students and colleagues, constantly amazed by their creativity and determination. -
Susan Farrelly
NPAS has been home to all of my children for the last 14 years. What was their love has grown to be mine too. No matter what goes on in life the moment I walk through the NPAS doors all my worries and stresses are left outside. Npas is a place of happiness, fun & dreams.i have the pleasure of being part of so many children’s journey now as a teacher. There is no greater pleasure for me than to see a child grow in confidence in my own class in front of my eyes. It’s such a wonderful feeling. I know I was born for this job. I’m delighted to have my diploma in musical theatre with the Irish board of speech and drama.
Little Ones Song & Dance
For ages 2yrs+ this class is a fun hour to introducer Little One’s to Song & Dance. Drawing on musical theatre, this class is perfect for toddlers who just love to move, and will blend fun story telling with music, movement and singing!
Susan Farrelly
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Susan Farrelly
Npas has been home to all of my children for the last 14 years. What was their love has grown to be mine too. No matter what goes on in life the moment I walk through the NPAS doors all my worries and stresses are left outside. Npas is a place of happiness, fun & dreams.i have the pleasure of being part of so many children’s journey now as a teacher. There is no greater pleasure for me than to see a child grow in confidence in my own class in front of my eyes. It’s such a wonderful feeling. I know I was born for this job. I’m delighted to have my diploma in musical theatre with the Irish board of speech and drama.
CHOREOGRAPHY SKILLS & PERFORMANCE
Our Choreography Skills & Performance class will inspire you to create! With a blend of some step-by-step classic contemporary performance practices and exciting new techniques, including solo work, group work and fun inovative and unexpected tasks that show us anything can be an inspiration for movement. This class will have you exploring new ways to move, being curious to find your style and most importantly giving tools and methods to create your own unquie dance for yourself and others! Dancers this is for you!
Molly Mc Alister
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Molly Mc Alister
Our most recent show director, Molly has taught classes in Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tap and various other styles for the past 10 years in NPAS! Molly graduated with a First Class Honors BA in Dance and Drama from Performing Arts School Scotland and Kingston University. She holds an Honors HND Dance Technique and Choreography from Bray Institute of Further Education, and both a Level 6 and Level 7 Honors CPD Diploma in Musical Theatre with the Irish College of Music Theatre. and has completed all her Drama & Musical Theatre grades with The Irish Board of Speech and Drama and including an ASIBD Honors Diploma. Molly was a recipient of the DEBS Scheme for 2021/22 with Dance Base Scotland and has performed and choreographed for schools and various creative projects across Dublin, Scotland and Lisbon including, Marin Theatre Company - San Francisco, Citymoves Aberdeen, Stagecoach Edinburgh. Last summer she was teaching with Barefeet Theatre Zambia– an NGO using performing arts to empower vulnerable children, teaching dance and theatre workshops.
Dance Drama & Musical Theatre
Taking place in our Jr.School at Ringsend, this class will introduce our young students to the basics of Dance Drama & Musical Theatre! With fun games, storytelling, singing techniques, dances and drama skills, this class is the perfect start for all aged 4yrs+ to build confidence, make new friends and find their voice!
Susan Farrelly
Libby Dunne
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Susan Farrelly
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Libby Dunne
Libby has been a student in NPAS since she was six years old taking numerous classes including musical theatre, singing and drama. Libby has always been passionate about music and performing being awarded music student of the year in both 2021 and 2023 in St. Dominic’s College. Since 2020 Libby has worked alongside Susan Farrelly where she is being trained as a musical theatre teacher. Libby was lucky enough to perform one of the leading roles in the 2022 NPAS Olympia show “The Magical Mystery Museum”. Her theatre credits also include NPAS shows “3 Wishes for One”, “Choices in Life”, “A Wizard Calls” and the Irish Fairy Door Company’s Pantomime “A Fairy Long Christmas List” She has also appeared in Emmet Kirwan’s “Dublin Oldschool”, ITVs “Undeniable”, AMCs “Into the Badlands” and voice over in “Urban Man”. Recently, Libby appeared in both season 1 and 2 of RTÉs “KIN”. In September, Libby will begin her third level education in drama performance to further her education and career in the arts.
