22nd – 27th June 2026

In collaboration with Dance Ireland, DYDC is offering a week of dance with guest teacher/choreographer Alex O'Neill, who will create a new dance piece with the group to be performed at the Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF), Sunday 5th July..

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The Summer Dance Residency is open to young dancers 10-18yrs looking to develop their skills and to experience dance engagement with a professional teacher/choreographer alongside members of DYDC Junior  Ensemble.

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What is involved?

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Each dance residency consists of 6 short days of dance including:

• Morning dance class

• Creative choreographic process

• Development of a short dance piece

• Performance at the IYDF, Sunday 5th July

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The dance residency goals are:

• An introduction to contemporary dance and the work and structure of 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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When & Where?

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Residency Week

Monday 22nd - Saturday 27th June 2026

10am-2pm

Dance House, Dublin 1

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Irish Youth Dance Festival

Sunday 5th July

10am - 10pm

Smock Alley Theatre​

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How much does it cost?

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€150*

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​*register before 16th April for early bird offer of €125 and to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship for the DYDC Discovery Dance Programme, 17th -21st August 2026.