EAST COAST DANCE ARTS FESTIVAL 2025: A CELEBRATION OF DANCE & FILM
EAST COAST DANCE ARTS FESTIVAL 2025: A CELEBRATION OF DANCE & FILM
April 12th – 20th, 2025 | Various Venues in Dublin & Wicklow
East Coast Dance Arts (formerly Wicklow ScreenDance Laboratory) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 festival, taking place from April 12th to 20th. This year’s programme is set to bring together international choreographers, emerging dance artists, filmmakers, and audiences to celebrate the vibrant intersection of dance and film. With live performances, film screenings, artist talks, and workshops, ECDA 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Festival Kickoff Event – April 12th, Inchicore College, Dublin
The festival will launch with a special Kickoff Event on April 12th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Inchicore College of Further Education, Dublin. This free, non-ticketed event will introduce audiences to key festival highlights, featuring:
- Live Performances from selected artists
- An introduction to special guest Christine Dakin, Former Artistic Director and Principal Dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company
- A film screening
- Guest speakers, including festival founder Adrienne Brown
This event sets the stage for an incredible week of performances, screenings, and workshops that celebrate the evolution of dance and film.
Festival Highlights
�� ECDA: Move – Dance Intensive (April 12th - 20th)
Led by internationally renowned instructors Rafael Molina and Penny Diamantopoulou, this eight-day intensive will offer participants the chance to explore the Martha Graham technique, improvisation, and choreography, culminating in a live performance at Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray.
�� ECDA: Live – Live Dance Performance (April 20th, Mermaid Arts Centre)
A curated programme of live dance performances from both Irish and international artists, including Guillaume Lemoine, Laura Rivet, Maria Borrowman, Amy Cummins, and Alex Karcakova. The evening will also feature choreographic works from the Dance Intensive and a special collaboration with Christine Dakin.
�� ECDA: Film Screenings – Online & In-Person Events
A stunning selection of Screendance films will be screened online and at various venues, with discussions led by guest panellists, including Eoghan O’Reilly and Colin Carters.
�� ECDA: Artists Salon (April 18th, Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow)
An evening of film, dance, and discussion, bringing together artists and audiences in an intimate setting.
�� ECDA: Forum & Workshops
Panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking events will provide unique opportunities to engage with international artists, filmmakers, and dance educators.
Join the Celebration!
With a commitment to innovation, community, and artistic excellence, ECDA 2025 invites dancers, choreographers, filmmakers, and audiences to be part of this extraordinary festival.
Festival Dates: April 12th – 20th, 2025
Venues: Inchicore College, Mermaid Arts Centre, and other partner locations
Tickets & Info: www.screendance.ie
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For press inquiries, interviews, and media access, please contact:
Cary Posavitz Festival Producer info@screendance.ie