Joan Denise Moriarty Awards

Joan Denise Moriarty Awards

The Joan Denise Moriarty Award is a limited-term award, spanning across two years (2025 and 2026) and is offered in memory of former Irish ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher and director Joan Denise Moriarty. The Arts Council is custodian of the Joan Denise Moriarty trust. We have been entrusted with overseeing its distribution according to the will and testament of Joan Denise Moriarty. 

The Joan Denise Moriarty Award is open to dance students who:  

  • Are currently undertaking professional dance training
  • Have been accepted to a reputable dance programme, ideally at undergraduate level or on a full-time vocational programme.

Honouring the intentions of this trust, the award has a particular focus on ballet. However, students from all dance genres are eligible to apply.  The Joan Denise Moriarty Award is open to individuals who are passionate about dance and eager to reach the high levels of skill and artistry needed to become a professional dancer. This award is to support dancers to achieve their potential through professional training nationally or internationally. 

For additional questions relating to this trust fund please contact Karen Hennessy at karen.hennessy@artscouncil.ie

For further information, see the website here.