Luail Dance

Probably Untrustworthy Thoughts From 15 October to 1 November, Ireland's new dance company Luail will tour 'Dancehall', with choreography by Emma Martin and music by Andrew Hamilton. Here, the composer reflects on the creation of th...

"Watching Emma work with an amazing team of Stephen Dodd on lighting, Katie Davenport on costumes, the incredible dancers of Luail and the musicians from Crash Ensemble, all the tech, admin, support team, has made me feel actual gratitude " - Dancehall's composer Andrew Hamilton.

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Final shows of the tour - Don’t miss REVERB!

𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗢 | 30 Sep
@hawkswellsligo.bsky.social
Selling fast: bit.ly/48AMyfN

𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗥 | 02 Oct
The Linen Hall, Castlebar
SOLD OUT!

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 | 10 Oct
@limetreetheatre.bsky.social
Tickets Available: bit.ly/46YVPwY

Dancehall is an unrestrained tribute to what it means to be alive - together, egos smashed up, in the moment.

DANCEHALL on Tour 2025
Info & Bookings: luail.ie/production/d...

Luail is funded by the @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Irish Times

“Made for young people but suitable for anyone – a tricky balance to strike – Reverb is pitched at just the right level.”

“... a feel-good celebration of togetherness through dance and music.”

REVERB on tour across the island of Ireland this Autumn: bit.ly/4gk6Xrm

"Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival Returns to Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable This October, and REVERB, presented by Luail, marks their first ever appearance in the festival (...)"

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EVENTS: Tipperary Dance Festival announce line-up for upcoming festival The Tipperary Dance Festival takes place across Tipperary from October 1-10.

Tipperary Dance Festival 2025 is back this October 1–10 across Tipperary.

The festival brings together world-class choreographers and Irish artists in performances, residencies, workshops, and community events.

Read more: www.ireland-live.ie/news/nenagh-...

Pictured: Nicola Curry - Maiden Voyage Dance; Richard Wakely – outgoing BIAF Director; Miranda Driscoll – Luail; and Eileen McClory – Off The Rails Dance.

Congratulations to Belfast International Arts Festival on the launch of #BIAF25!

Luail is looking forward to bringing DANCEHALL to THE MAC on 15 October. Learn more: lnkd.in/dZT8hP77

🎟 Info & Bookings: bit.ly/45gundp

Deeply saddened to hear of Seán Rocks’ passing. A brilliant broadcaster, actor, and true champion of the arts. His warmth, intelligence, and curiosity shone in every conversation.

He’ll be deeply missed. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Guest columnist: Dylan Quinn – Dance Corner | Arts Council NI Years ago, I talked with dance friends about how good it would be if every village, town and city had a free water station and a free dance station. In…

'Dance like no one is watching.' Choreographer Dylan Quinn writes about his innovative Dance Corner, a fresh and fun invitation to throw some shapes and groove your cares away with @luaildance.bsky.social, across six counties and 26 locations in 32 days. artscouncil-ni.org/news/guest-c...

Meet the man creating pop-up ‘dance corners’ across NI: ‘There are no wrong moves… there are just moves’ A local dance artist has been commissioned to create a pop-up ‘dance corner’ which is set to shimmy across the country in August.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...

Luail is thrilled to announce that REVERB is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival 2025!

REVERB, created by choreographer Sarah Golding in collaboration with composer and musician Lisa Canny; connects us to the combined power of physicality, music and legacy.

For tickets and info: bit.ly/4m4wLd1

This July, Luail will host Moving in Collaboration International Intensive, a two-week programme at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, UL, from 7 - 18 July 2025.

Learn more: bit.ly/4l2Svpu

Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week! - Donegal Daily FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Advertisement Choose your dance move… Ulster-based Dance Artist Dylan Quinn invites the people of Donegal to dance with him…

"Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week!" - via DonegalDaily

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Mo Harte joined Dermot on @rteradio1.bsky.social to talk about making theatre more accessible for people with disabilities.

As part of CHORA’s premiere in May, Mo offered an Audio Description & Touch Tour experience.

Listen to the full conversation: bit.ly/4kDx7GU

📷: Mo Harte's personal archive

Westmeath’s Robyn Byrne: Bringing order to chaos | Westmeath Examiner

“In Ireland, it can be difficult to have a career as a dancer. There aren’t enough companies to get full time work, so you have to expand what you’re up to." - Choreographer Robyn Byrne for Westmeath Examiner.

www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2025/06/02/w...

Five For Your Radar: Hank Wedel, Wes Anderson, Listowel Writers... The Dirtbirds also bring their comedy show to the Everyman in Cork

"With set and costume design by Katie Davenport and lighting design by Sinéad McKenna, and featuring Cork composer Sam Perkin, Chora sees the dancers and musicians draw on their bodies, instruments, and ultimately, each other." - via @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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Theatre Nights: Dance, comedy... and harbour fest What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

"Next Wednesday, May 28, Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company - in collaboration with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, brings its inaugural performance, Chora, to the Opera House (...)" - via @echolive.bsky.social

www.echolive.ie/entertainmen...

Chora - inaugural show from Luail delivers masterclass in trust and movement An irregular set of posts, weaving an intricate pattern around culture and technology. Alan ... in Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Choreographer Liz Roche: ‘In the years to come, we want that being a dancer in Ireland is not something that out of the ordinary’ Choreographer Liz Roche (50) is the artistic director of Luail, Ireland’s recently formed national dance company. She has been commissioned by, among others, The Abbey Theatre, the National Ballet of ...

Choreographer Liz Roche: ‘In the years to come, we want that being a dancer in Ireland is not something that out of the ordinary."

Via Irish Independent.
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Photo: Ailbhe O'Donnell

Luail steps up - Ireland's national dance theatre takes flight Liz Roche, Artistic Director of Luail, Ireland's all-island dance company, talks about the beginnings of the company, as it prepares to make its highly anticipated debut this May with Chora, a triple ...

"Our artistic programme is forging strong connections between traditions, artists and communities, through the creation of bold, high-quality, collaborative works across various disciplines, scales, languages and performance spaces."

Via RTÉ Culture.

Read more: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Clara Kerr shares her experiences performing in CHORA, and speaks to the physical and emotional range of the work, from the precision and drive of "I Contain Multitudes" to the quiet sensitivity of "Constellations" to the raw release of "Invocation."
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Read the full reflection here: bit.ly/42MSpvy

Submissions are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Luail Workshop. We’re grateful for the interest and excitement around future opportunities with the company.

This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for the Luail Workshop is this Friday, 11 April, at 1 p.m. (BST). This is an opportunity for professional dancers to engage with Luail’s artistic team and be considered for future projects.

Click this link: bit.ly/4hokDk2

The next iteration of Branar Meitheal commences in June 2025 supported by the Arts Council Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit two roles for the programme.

Thank you to everyone who applied for Moving in Collaboration International Intensive 2025.

We appreciate the time and effort you put into each application and look forward to meeting the selected artist this July.

Best of luck to all applicants.

Masterclass with Luail
as part of the Dublin Dance Festival 2025

Participants are invited to explore Guy Nader & Maria Campos's unique partnering technique through the movement vocabulary inspired by their new work, created as part of a triple bill for CHORA.

Info & Bookings: bit.ly/4iaHTmV

#Jobfairy Beside Performing Arts Forum Logo

🚨#jobfairy Reminder ...
⏰Closing Date 5pm This Thursday 20 March
👉Rehearsal Director @luaildance.bsky.social
🗣 To develop a panel of experienced freelance Rehearsal Directors who will be available to consult or assist on a project basis
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/job/rehearsal-director/

Clár Séasúir 2025

Ós rud é gurb é Luail an compántas rince náisiúnta agus uile-oileáin, tá sé de chúram air a chinntiú gur léiriú ar an saol in Éirinn sa lá atá inniu ann atá ina chuid oibre. Mar sin de, tá leagan Gaeilge de Chlár Séasúir 2025 ar fáil mar PDF digiteach.

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Dance workshops on Mayo island to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend | Connaught Telegraph THIS Saturday, March 15, to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, the new all-island and national dance company Luail will share free dance workshops led by Dance Deputy Edwina Guckian.

"This Saturday, March 15, to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, the new all-island and national dance company Luail will share free dance workshops led by Dance Deputy Edwina Guckian."

Read more: www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/03/14/d...