About the Producer in Residence programme

In Autumn 2020 Dance Ireland appointed international dance and theatre producer Gwen Van Spÿk as our Producer in Residence. This three-year initiative started at a timely moment for the dance sector, and our Members, as we worked collectively to recover from the impact of Covid-19, future proof and evolve our practice.

From Autumn 2020 to 2023, Gwen lead a programme of masterclasses, exchanges, support sessions and the Evolve producing programme for the dance sector in dialogue with Dance Ireland. This activity provided an opportunity to explore producing culture within the dance ecology in Ireland while connecting dance artists and producers and provide opportunities to develop skills in practical aspects of self-producing for artists. These toolkits were developed as part of this programme.

"It's been a genuine privilege to be Producer in Residence at Dance Ireland and to have the opportunity to work with Dance Ireland members and the wider dance community to provide immediate advice on the many facets of producing and to be involved in generating resources to support the dance sector. The nation's dance sector is diverse, dynamic and fast evolving and the ongoing development of producing skills and knowledge are vital components to its heath and sustainability."
– Gwen Van Spÿk

Download the toolkits