Enhancing Young Lives Through The Arts
Singing, dance and drama classes at Villiers Secondary School, Limerick, for children and young people from Junior Infants to Leaving Certificate.
Why Expressive Arts
A place to perform, grow and belong.
Expressive Arts combines thoughtful creative training with the confidence, friendships and sense of belonging that develop when young people make work together.
Creative confidence
A welcoming space to try, learn and grow.
Strong foundations
Singing, dance and drama taught with care.
Real friendships
Belonging grows when young people create together.
Joy in performing
Progress is celebrated at every stage.
What our students say
I arrived feeling nervous, but by the end of the first class I already felt part of the group.
Aoife
Student for 8 years
The teachers make every rehearsal feel exciting, and I have learned to speak up with confidence.
Jack
Student for 6 years
I love that we get to sing, dance and act. It's my favourite part of the weekend!
Sophie
Current Student
I love getting to perform in the big show on stage every year.
Ava
Current Student
A class for every stage
Find the place where they shine.
Weekly singing, dance and drama classes shaped for each age group, from a first joyful step into performance to ambitious youth theatre.
Junior Infants to Second Class
Juniors
Our Junior class introduces our youngest performers to Drama, Singing and Dance through fun..
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Third and Fourth Class
Intermediate
The next step up from Juniors, offering students a slightly more challenging programme
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Fifth and Sixth Class
Advanced
Aim higher and take centre stage! Our Advanced class challenges performers to refine their craft..
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Secondary School Students - First Year to Leaving Certificate
Seniors
Our Seniors class is designed for students ready to develop their skills at a more advanced level..
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Latest news
Past pupil Sarah Allen appointed new Artistic Director of Expressive Arts
Past pupil Sarah Allen has rejoined Expressive Arts this year as its new Artistic Director.
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Latest news
ILoveLimerick Feature on Co-Founder Pearl Kiely
We celebrated almost 40 years of Expressive Arts with ILOVELIMERICK this summer.
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Latest news
Legally Blonde Jr.
We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing Legally Blonde Jr. to the stage as our Senior Show this year!
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Tell us their age and interests. We’ll help you choose the right class and explain the next step.