● About Us
Almost 30 Years of Dance, Community & Growth.
UltraFlex Dance Academy was founded by Kim Somers in Cork in 1997, when she was just 18 years old. What began as one weekly dance class grew from its roots in Cork into Galway, developing a strong dance community across both counties.
For almost 30 years, UltraFlex has provided modern, structured and age-appropriate dance education for children and teenagers. The academy combines high-quality teaching with an encouraging, student-centred approach.
Our Vision
To create a dance community in which every child and young person has the opportunity to discover their abilities, express their individuality and grow in confidence through high-quality dance education.
UltraFlex aims to create a place where students feel that they belong and where individual progress is recognised.
Our Mission
- Safe, structured and age-appropriate dance education
- Enjoyment, creativity and technical development
- Confidence, coordination, musicality and fitness
- Individual learning and progression
- An inclusive and welcoming environment
- Clear pathways from introductory to advanced training
- Performance and leadership opportunities
- Continuous improvement in teaching
- Positive relationships with dancers, parents and the wider community
Meet Kim Somers
Kim Somers is the Founder and Director of UltraFlex Dance Academy and a Licentiate member of the International Dance Teachers’ Association. Her experience and qualifications include:
Almost 30 years of dance teaching experience
Licentiate membership of the International Dance Teachers’ Association in Freestyle
Qualifications in Theatre Craft, Street Dance and Acro Dance
QQI Level 6 qualification in Child Psychology
Founder and Director of Universal Dance, a pioneering Irish programme dedicated to professional dance teacher training and development
Professional dance teacher educator and programme developer
Recognition
Awards & recognition.
Nearly three decades of teaching, recognised at national level.
Testimonials
What our families say.
Selected messages from students, parents and graduates who’ve grown up dancing with UltraFlex.