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.

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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.

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When & Where?

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Monday 26th - Friday 30th June

10am-2pm

Dance House, Dublin 1

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What is involved?

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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

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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

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How much does it cost?

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€125