News Archive

January

International Exchange Programme: Dance Ireland / Dance4 - Open Call

Dance Ireland in collaboration with Dance4 wishes to support a dance artist from Ireland to work for a period of two weeks in Nottingham. This reciprocal programme enables dance artists to travel outside their normal working environment to explore new ideas and develop their knowledge and skills in new working contexts.

Re-Presenting Ireland 2011

Re-Presenting Ireland is a showcase initiative by Culture Ireland, Dance Ireland and Dublin Dance Festival. The fourth Re-Presenting Ireland will take place during the Dublin Dance Festival at DanceHouse on Friday 20, Saturday 21, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May.

February

Dance Ireland Residency Announcement

We announce the names of those 23 artists/companies we are able to support with a residency in DanceHouse over the coming months: Ailish Claffey, Aoife McAtamney, Catherine Young, Chloe de Buyl-Pisco, Deirdre Murphy, Emma Meehan, Fergus Byrne, Iseli-Chiodi Dance Company, Joke Verlinden, Katrin Neue, Laura Dannequin, Laura Murphy, Liadain Speranza Herriott, Lisa McLoughlin, Maria Nilsson-Waller, Maurice Kelliher, Michael Cooney, Monika Bieniek, Nick Bryson, Sarah-Jane Scaife, Joan Davis/Maya Lila, Emma Martin and Liv O’Donoghue.

Tour D’europe Des Choréographes Updates

Dance Ireland present two short responses from our Tour d’Europe des Choréographes participants Liadain Speranza Herriott and Charlotte Spencer.

Dance Ireland AGM: 03 April 2011

The Board of Directors of Dance Ireland gives notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 03 April from 2 to 4pm at DanceHouse.

Modul-Dance: Open Call

Now entering its second year, Dance Ireland is seeking expressions of interest from professional members interested in being short-listed for consideration. It is our aim to facilitate one dance artist for the next phase of Modul-dance (2011-12).

New dance classes @ DanceHouse

Dance Ireland announce two new dance classes @ DanceHouse. Classes will include contemporary dance for absolute beginners with Jessica Kennedy and hip hop with Kathy McGuinness.

March

DANCE COUNTS survey 2010

Building on DANCE COUNTS :: 2008; we are embarking on a second survey collecting data relating to 2010. We encourage you all to take the time to fill it in and return to us, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 11 March. We aim to present the results at the AGM on Sunday 03 April.

Daghdha Dance Company: DMP Petition

On behalf of the board and members of Dance Ireland, we extend our support and best wishes to Daghdha Dance Company at this time.

Dance Ireland extends DANCE COUNTS deadline to Friday 25 March

Dance Ireland hope to build on DANCE COUNTS :: 2008, but we can only do this with the support of our members. We are embarking on a second survey collecting data relating to 2010. Following on from our first call we have extended the deadline to Friday 25 March. We aim to present the results at the AGM on Sunday 03 April.

Dance Ireland 2011 Morning Class Programme Heads Up

Dance Ireland give a heads up on all the upcoming activities happening in our professional programme, including Morning Class, Workshops, Artist Opportunities and our new Summer Intros.

Dance Ireland AGM Update: 03 April

The Board of Directors of Dance Ireland gives notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 03 April from 2 to 4pm at DanceHouse.

April

Open Call - Step Up: Dance Graduate Project

The Arts Council, University of Limerick and Dance Ireland are happy to announce developments in the Step Up programme, a partnership initiative aimed at forming a bridge between dance education and professional dance practice in Ireland.

Tour D’europe Des Choréograhes

It is Dublin’s turn to host the participants of the Tour d’Europe programme. From 24 to 28 May, ten young dance artists will have the opportunity to learn about the production and support structures in Ireland (and other English-speaking countries), by taking part in a series of professional development activities, including workshops, talks and artistic encounters with local and international artists, presenters and producers.

Exclusive offer from Dublin Dance Festival for members of Dance Ireland

Become a member or renew your membership for the 2011/12 membership year in April and May and get 10% off full price tickets to the opening performance of Dublin Dance Festival at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

In memory of Ursula Laeubli 1964 - 2011

It is with great sadness that Dance Ireland has learned of the passing of renowned choreographer and dance teacher Ursula Laeubli, Co-Artistic Director of Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company. Here, we take an opportunity to pay tribute to one of the leading lights of Ireland’s dance community.

Exclusive facebook competition for all of our fans

Dance Ireland is giving away free dance courses to celebrate our new term of classes starting on Tuesday 03 May, and by liking our fan page you are already in with a chance of winning!

May

Re-Presenting Ireland 2011

For the fourth year, Re-Presenting Ireland will showcase the work of six Irish artists/companies whose work is representative of the diversity and strength of contemporary choreography in Ireland.

DDF Master Classes @ DanceHouse now sold out

Dance Ireland in association with Dublin Dance Festival is delighted to present a series of master classes. Due to popular demand these master classes are now fully booked.

Dance Ireland Discount Deals: Transitions Dance Company, Dublin Dance Festival & Animated State

Dance Ireland is delighted to offer their members discounts from three outstanding dance organisations – Animated State (Waterford), Dublin Dance Festival and Transitions Dance Company (Sligo & Donegal). Both Animated State and Dublin Dance Festival are offering discounts to all renewing Dance Ireland members, while Transitions Dance Company have a 2 for 1 ticket deal available to all our readers.

Sign up for Dance Ireland's Summer Intros programme now

Summer Intros is specially designed for young professional dancers and advanced dance students for the month of August. Over four consecutive intensive weeks, dancers will learn from some of the best Irish and international teachers and chorographers working today, and at the same time get to know their choreographic work and methodology. A unique opportunity to learn, create and be seen!

June

Position available: Dance Ireland Receptionist

Dance Ireland seeks to recruit either one full-time receptionist or two part-time receptionists who will be based at DanceHouse. Reporting to the General Manager, the primary function of this role is as receptionist with administrative duties and additional tasks as required.

Open Call: Associate Artist Programme - Deadline: 29 July

The introduction of the Associate Artist Programme marks another significant development in how Dance Ireland is working to support the development of choreography in Ireland. As part of our ongoing practice of mentoring dance artists, providing advice and support and resourcing the creation of new work, we aim to work in partnership with the selected Associate Artists on their proposed project. This can include research & development, rehearsal, presentation or a combination thereof.

Open Call: Dance Ireland Residencies - Deadline: 06 July

Dance Ireland Residencies is a key means of ensuring new dance work is made and Dance Ireland members have the opportunity to maintain a studio practice. All Dance Ireland professional members, whether working as independents, companies, collectives and/or ad hoc ensembles, are eligible to apply.

Coming Soon: E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities

Very soon we will start working on a brand new project, named E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities, a mobility and artistic exchange dance programme gathering artists and managers from six European countries The project aims to set up a network of artists and cultural practitioners from several countries in Europe with a low awareness about each other, but which all share a common vision on the future development of contemporary dance.

Step Up: Dance Project dancers & dates announced

The Arts Council, University of Limerick and Dance Ireland announce the line up for Step Up: Dance Project, a partnership initiative aimed at forming a bridge between vocational dance education and professional dance practice in Ireland.

Dance Research Forum Ireland special membership offer to DI members

Once-off discounted DRFI membership fee of €15 (usual cost €20) on the door at our AGM and Special Event at DanceHouse, Dublin on 25 June.

E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities: a European mobility and artistic exchange dance programme - Motion Fund strand

E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities is a two-year mobility and artistic exchange dance programme gathering artists and managers from six European countries – Romania, Cyprus, Ireland, Latvia, United Kingdom, and Turkey. The programme plans to identify, nurture, attract and sustain talent and creativity at European level, by connecting artists and dance managers from countries participating in the project through mobility grants, residencies, fellowships, artistic research and performance co-production and exchange, with the focus on professional development and artistic experimentation.

July

Culture Ireland: Edinburgh Festivals Irish delegation

Culture Ireland invites expressions of interest to attend 2011 Edinburgh Festivals as part of the Irish delegation

E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities: a European mobility and artistic exchange dance programme - Artistic Research Strand

The E-MOTIONAL organisers invite proposals for the project’s Artistic Research strand. This strand is one of a number of artistic exchange programmes to be implemented under the E-MOTIONAL project. Others include the recently announced mobility and networking grants.

Dancers Required for Brokentalkers Premiere of 'The Blue Boy'

Brokentalkers Theatre Company require 2 professional dance performers (Male and Female) for participation in the premiere of The Blue Boy in the Ulsterbank Dublin Theatre Festival 2011.

August

Open Call: The Next Stage - Deadline: 25 August

The Next Stage is a wonderful, all engrossing programme spanning more than two weeks aimed at performing artists of all kinds. 18 people are selected to take part in a programme of master classes, talks, physical workshops and performances to broaden and deepen their experience of theatre from conception to performance. In a special development for 2011, one free place will be reserved for a professional category member (Performer/Choreographer) of Dance Ireland.

E-MOTIONAL grants awarded

E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities is a two-year mobility and artistic exchange dance programme gathering artists and managers from six European countries – Romania, Cyprus, Ireland, Latvia, United Kingdom, and Turkey. Following an intensive four day meeting here in Dublin with the organising partners, the awards were made to Irish dance artists/managers.

September

ShortDanceFilms, at the cross-borders of genres

Fifteen short dance films from renowned national and international dance artists and dance filmmakers will be shown over two days in DanceHouse, as part of the Culture Night celebration. ShortDanceFilms, at the cross-borders of genres is curated by Núria Font/NU2s on behalf of Dance Ireland and presented at DanceHouse under the umbrella of Modul-dance (www.modul-dance.eu) project.

Association Woo / Barroco - 17 September @ 5pm

Dance Ireland is delighted to present Barroco as part of Absolut Fringe 2011 with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture Dublin. This on-off performance will be followed by an Artists’ Talk with the performers led by Finola Cronin.

Free Taster Classes @ DanceHouse, 06 & 07 September

Feel like trying something that you've never tried before? Why not come to DanceHouse, Ireland's top dance studios, to try out a dance style that you've always wanted to! Free taster classes: 06 & 07 September starting at 6.30pm.

October

Dance Ireland Announces Three New Associate Artists: Aoife McAtamney, Emma Martin and Liv O’Donoghue

In a major new development, Dance Ireland is delighted to announce three new Associate Artists: Aoife McAtamney, Emma Martin and Liv O’Donoghue. The introduction of the Associate Artist Programme marks another significant advancement in how Dance Ireland is working to support the development of young dance makers and choreography in Ireland.

IRISH SHOWCASE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE: TANZMESSE 2012, DÜSSELDORF

Following on the success of the Irish showcase at Tanzmesse in 2010, Culture Ireland will lead a delegation of Irish dance companies and practitioners to the Internationale Tanzmesse nrw in Düsseldorf, the leading international festival platform for contemporary dance.

December Daily Morning Classes @ DanceHouse

The backbone of our artistic programme is daily professional classes. All classes are aimed at an advanced level appropriate for professional dancers and advanced level dance students. Dance Ireland employs experienced teachers from Ireland and liaises with companies, venues and festivals around the country to encourage visiting artists to teach class when possible.

November

Arts Council reminder of deadlines for applications under its three main grant programmes

The Arts Council is reminding arts organisations of the deadline for applications under its three main grant programmes: Regularly Funded Organisations, Annual Programming Grants and Annual Funding. The 'window' for applications opened on Monday 24 October. This relates to applications seeking funding for the period April 2012 – March 2013.

Sky Arts Ignition Series: Information Session 14 December

Sky Arts Ignition Series is a new initiative from Sky aiming to bring more arts to more people by investing in the creation of the best of new and innovative arts. Sky Arts will partner with six leading arts organisations over the next three years, directly investing up to £200k into the creation of each of these new groundbreaking art works, projects, events and performances, using Sky’s reach and innovation to take them to more people – on the ground and on screen.

Open Call: E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities - Motion Fund Strand

E-MOTIONAL is realised in Ireland by Dublin Dance Festival and Dance Ireland in association with the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick

Open Call: Re-Presenting Ireland: A showcase initiative by Culture Ireland, Dance Ireland & Dublin Dance Festival

For the fifth successive year, Dance Ireland in association with Dublin Dance Festival and Culture Ireland, invites proposals from choreographers (Dance Ireland members) and dance companies (Dance Ireland organisation members) to submit work for consideration for Re-Presenting Ireland: a showcase initiative by Culture Ireland, Dance Ireland and Dublin Dance Festival.

December

Looking for that special Christmas present? Why not give the gift of Dance!

Dance Ireland is delighted to announce two new classes starting this January at DanceHouse, and this unique gift is just at the end of the phone.

DanceHouse Holiday Opening Hours

DanceHouse will be closed for a short period over Christmas, but don’t worry we’ll be back before you know it!

Dance Ireland celebrates 5 years in DanceHouse

December 2011 marks a significant moment in the life of Dance Ireland; this month we celebrate 5 years in DanceHouse. Since we opened in December 2006, we have recorded over 148,000 people through our doors for a wide variety of morning and evening classes, rehearsals, performances, exhibitions and special events.

Get a taste for something new at DanceHouse: 10 & 11 January

Looking for a fun way to keep up those New Year’s resolutions? Then come along to our freeTaster Classes from 6.30 to 8.30pm on 10 and 11 January 2012 at DanceHouse, Foley Street, Dublin 1.