Dance Ireland is the representative body for professional dance in Ireland.
Our guiding principles are:
- To provide support and practical resources for dancers & choreographers;
- To work towards developing a sustainable dance sector in Ireland;
- To lead, represent and advocate on behalf of the dance sector;
- To enhance public awareness of and involvement in dance at all levels.
What we do:
Training programme for professional dance artists
- Professional classes, workshops & masterclasses
- Choreographic workshops
- International dance artist residencies
- Professional development seminars
Development programme for professional dance artists
- Dance Ireland Residencies
- Mentored Choreographic Lab
- International Associate Artist programme
- International peer exchange programme
- New Movements performance opportunities
- Winging It - short-term, no-notice studio hire service
Dance artist supports and services
- Information/advice clinics
- Subsidised equipment hire
- Resource room - library, business facilities, meeting space, study desks
- Advocacy on issues of importance to the dance community
Local Initiatives
- Open Days - free ‘taster’ dance classes open to all
- Open House - non-curated events by youth/community dance groups
- Subsided studio support for local dance activity
Promoting dance
- www.danceireland.ie – including Dance Ireland Members’ Directory and bulletin board
- Dance Ireland ebulletin – fortnightly online resource
- Commissioning and publishing essays and reviews
- Representing the Irish dance sector at key national and international events and forums
Dance Ireland also manages DanceHouse, Ireland's only custom-built dance studio venue, on license from Dublin City Council. More about DanceHouse