Est. 1991 • Cork City
Where Every Child is a Star!
Cork's home for Dance, Speech & Drama and Vocal training since 1991. Expert teaching, small classes and a whole lot of fun for ages 4 to 18.
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About CADA
Cork's family-run stage school for over three decades
Founded in 1991, CADA Performing Arts has grown into one of Cork's best-loved academies for young performers. We teach dance, speech & drama and vocal performance in small classes, with individual attention for every student.
Our year builds towards a full production on a real Cork stage — but whether your child dreams of performing professionally or simply wants to make friends and grow in confidence, there's a place for them here.
Our Performing Arts
Classes
Grouped by age and experience, so every child is with friends at exactly the right level.
Ages 3 to 18
Triple Threat Combination
Now booking for September
A gentle first taste of the stage: movement, story games and singing in 45 happy minutes.
Ages 3 to 18
Dance
Ballet / Jazz / Modern / Acro / Commercial
From classical ballet to high-energy jazz, acro and commercial building technique, poise and rhythm.
Ages 7 to 18
Elite Training
Limited availability
Confidence and articulation through stagecraft, improvisation and exam preparation.
Ages 9 to 18
Vocal & Musical Theatre
Now booking for September
Solo and ensemble singing, leading up to our end-of-year show on a real Cork stage.
In their own words
What CADA Means To Me
Three past pupils, sixty seconds each. Real stories about friendships, first auditions and finding their confidence on our stage.
Filming soon
Aoife
Past pupil, now studying musical theatre
“I walked in at seven, terrified. CADA is where I found my voice — and my best friends.”
60 second story
Filming soon
Cian
Past pupil, Speech & Drama
“Drama class made presenting in school feel easy. The confidence stays with you for life.”
60 second story
Filming soon
Sarah
Past pupil, professional performer
“From panto to paid work — every stage I stand on started on the CADA stage.”
60 second story
Well Esatblished
See what we do
Behind the Scenes
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"CADA isn't just a school, it's a family. From my first steps in ballet to performing at the Everyman Panto, it gave me the confidence to be myself."
Sarah Murphy
Past Pupil • Professional Performer