Ballroom
Precision, posture and partnership-led training in Standard and Smooth-inspired foundations for social and competitive dancers.
Dance Academy Dublin
High-level training with a warm, supportive academy culture.
WPDA welcomes children, teens and adults into Ballroom, Latin, Breaking and Hip-Hop. Beginners feel comfortable from day one, and committed dancers can grow toward competitive goals.
Academy Atmosphere
Serious standards, encouraging experience
Families trust WPDA because dancers are coached with care, clear structure and positive discipline. We focus on progress, confidence and enjoyment in equal measure.
Find Your Style
Four disciplines. One academy standard.
Latin
Rhythm, performance quality and technical clarity across core Latin disciplines with progressive class pathways.
Breaking
Athletic fundamentals, musicality and battle confidence for young dancers building strong movement vocabulary.
Hip-Hop
High-energy choreography classes that develop timing, confidence and stage presence from beginner level upward.
Age Pathways
Classes for children, teens and adults
Early Years
- Baby Ballroom
Children & Teens
- Beginner Children Classes
- Breaking & Hip-Hop
- Competitive Youth Training
Adults
- Beginner Adult Classes
- Adult Competitive & Performance
Competitive Pathway
Aspirational coaching with step-by-step support
Dancers who want to compete receive clear progression, technical preparation and encouragement that builds confidence over time.
Dancers progressing from first classes to national-level competition pathways
Regular participation in Irish and international dance events
Students representing Ireland in competitive Ballroom and Latin settings
Ongoing academy milestones celebrated through WPDA news and event updates
Why WPDA
Why families and dancers choose WPDA
World-Class Coaching
Experienced coaches blend high standards with clear, supportive instruction.
Pathways For All Levels
From complete beginner to serious competitor, dancers can grow at the right pace.
Family Partnership
WPDA works closely with parents to create consistency, trust and long-term progress.
Safe, Positive Culture
A caring studio atmosphere where children, teens and adults feel welcome and respected.
Team
Guided by experienced coaches and caring academy staff
Ballroom & Latin
Wojtek Potaszkin
Founder, Director and Principal Teacher
Wojtek is the Director and Principal Teacher at WPDA. He started his dance journey as a little boy in Poland, competing successfully and reaching the finals of all major competitions. Upon moving to Ireland in 2009, he quickly ranked as the best dancer and competed internationally representing the country across Europe and USA.
News & Success
Recent academy highlights
Latest WPDA competition outcomes, event updates and academy milestones.
Event
WDSF World Solo Championships Standard, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025
Our top Solo girls travelled to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the World Solo Standard Championship 2025. This wa...
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Event
WDSF European Championships Youth Standard, Burgas – Bulgaria.
WDSF European Championships Youth Standard 🇧🇬
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A look at academy life
Start Your Journey
Everyone can start with confidence at WPDA
If you are choosing a first class for your child, returning to dance as an adult, or aiming toward competition, we will help you find the right next step.