IYDF International Dance Residency

 30th June – 5th July 2024

As part of the Irish Youth Dance Festival Programme (6th & 7th July 2024), in partnership with Dance Ireland and Dance Theatre of Ireland’s Centre for Dance, DYDC  in collaboration with the Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB) is offering a dance residency with International Guest Choreographer Kamara Gray, Artistic Director of Artistry Youth Dance London,  to create a new dance piece to be performed at the IYDF.  

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The intensive week of dance is open to skilled young dancers 15-25yrs 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 and members of the INYB.

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When & Where?

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Sunday 30th June

10am-5.30pm

Dance Theatre of Ireland, Dún Laoghaire

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Monday 1st - Friday 5th July

10am-5.30pm

Dance House, Dublin 1

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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 in front of an audience at the Irish Youth Dance Festival.

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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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€150