IYDF Summer Dance Residency

26th – 30th June 2023

As part of the Irish Youth Dance Festival Programme and in collaboration with Dance Ireland, DYDC is offering a week of dance with professional guest choreographer Vitor Bassi.

The Summer Dance Residency is open to young dancers 12-18yrs looking to develop their skills and to experience dance engagement with a professional teacher/choreographer alongside members of DYDC Junior & Transition Ensembles.

When & Where?

Monday 26th - Friday 30th June

10am-2pm

Dance House, Dublin 1

What is involved?

Each dance residency consists of 5 short days of dance including:

Morning dance class
Creative choreographic process
Development of a short dance piece
In studio informal presentation for family and peers on last day of residency

The Dance Residency goals are:

An introduction to contemporary dance and the work and structure of DYDC ensembles
Preparation to join DYDC ensembles
Build confidence in the participants
Dance skills development
Choreographic skills development
Collaborative work (with choreographer and fellow dancers)
Networking with peer dancers
Access to training in a state of the art premises

How much does it cost?

€125