International Dance Residency

 29th June – 4th July 2026

In partnership with Dance Ireland, DYDC  is offering a dance residency with International guest teacher/choreographer Adrián Herrera, multidisciplinary artist and Co Director of Cia Germen Dance Project, Spain, to create a new dance piece to be performed at the Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF), Sunday 5th July. 

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The intensive week of dance is open to skilled young dancers 16-25yrs looking to develop their technical ability and performance skills in a professional dance setting. The young dancers are also given the opportunity to train and perform alongside DYDC Senior Ensemble.

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When & Where?

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Dance Residency

Monday 29th June - Saturday 4th July, 2026

10am-5.30pm

Dance House, Dublin 1

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Irish Youth Dance Festival

Sunday 5th July

10am-10pm

Smock Alley Theatre

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What is involved?

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This dance residency consists of 6 full days of dance including:

• Morning dance class

• Creative choreographic process

• Development of choreography

The final dance piece created will then be performed at the IYDF, Sunday 5th July.

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The dance residency aims to develop:

• Dance skills

• Choreographic skills

• Performance and Interpretative skills

• Collaborative work (with choreographer and fellow dancers)

• Performance preparation (stage and backstage protocol, technical rehearsals on stage, etc.)

• Networking at a national and international level

• Access to training in a state of the art premises

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How much does it cost?

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€175

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​*apply before 16th April for early bird offer of €150 and to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship for the DYDC Discovery Dance Programme, 17th -21st August 2026.