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We are thrilled to have Anderson de Souza teaching and choreographing our Senior Ensemble this year.

Originally from Brazil and based in Dublin for the past 12 years, Anderson brings over 15 years of experience working with both international and national directors, choreographers, and collaborators in the dance theatre scene. A versatile and highly skilled performer, choreographer, and movement researcher, he excels in engaging individuals of all ages and abilities, including inclusive work for those with additional and profound needs. Anderson's advanced training in Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Musical Jazz, and Modern Dance makes him a well-rounded and dynamic artist in his field.

Artists and dance companies Anderson has worked with include: Company Philip Connaughton, Liz Roche, Dylan Quinn, Shaun Dunne & Projects Arts Centre, Claire O’Reilly, Jess Rowell, Hayley Earlam, THISISPOPBABY & Phillip McMahon, Emma Martin with United Fall, Jessie Thompson, Anna Newell, Tara Brandel, Helga Deasy, DYDC (Dublin Youth Dance Company), Mariam Ribon, David Bolger, RTE Culture Night Opening, Karla Holden , Fiona Quilligan, Coisceim Dance Theatre, DTI.

He is currently pursuing an MFA in Theatre Producing at The Lir Academy for the 2024/2025 academic year.

to rehearsals for the IYDF International Dance Residency in collaboration with Irish National Youth Ballet & guest choreographer Kamara Gray

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A special thanks from DYDC Artistic Director Mariam Ribon

“I was very honoured to have been invited to Galway Gati Lasya’s Salangai Pooja on Saturday as their Chief Guest.

The event was beautiful and it was very impressive to witness the skill and talent of Sahana’s pupils in the Bharatnatyam dance technique and to be surrounded by such a rich culture.

Thank you to Sahana and all involved for their warm hospitality and making me feel so welcome.”

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Dublin Youth Dance Company is looking for committed, enthusiastic and talented dancers with experience in ballet, urban or contemporary to join DYDC's Transition and Senior Ensembles from September 2024 to July 2025.

Members will participate in weekly classes, events throughout the year which will culminate in performances at our Irish Youth Dance Festival at the end of the final term.

Transition Ensemble auditions take place The Liffey Trust Studios on Saturday 31st August 11am-4pm

Senior Ensemble auditions take place in Dance Theatre of Ireland on Sunday 1st September 11am-3.30pm.

For more information and registration forms please visit www.dublinyouthdance.com/auditions

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DYDC’s new Dance Foundation Programme will be launching Saturday 31st August 2024 3-6pm in The Liffey Trust Studios for young dancers aged 10-15years.

The programme is suitable for young dancers interested in developing their technical ability in ballet and contemporary dance who have some experience in different dance styles: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop/Urban, Lyrical, etc.

Each Saturday members will take part in a Ballet class followed by a Contemporary Dance class. In the second term, the teacher will devise a short dance piece that will be presented in front of an audience, representing the Junior Ensemble at DYDC’s Annual Gala.

Progression from the programme to the Transition Ensemble will be dependent on age (must be in secondary school) and personal development.

To register for the free trial class please visit www.dublinyouthdance.com/auditions

DYDC’s Discovery Dance Programme (12-18yrs) takes place from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd August 9.30am - 2pm in Dance Ireland

Over the 5 days, participants can take part in masterclasses with professional dance artists Justine Cooper (Ballet), Neil O'Brien dance (Jazz), Mariela Mira (Contemporary), Simone O'Toole (Floor Work & Partnering) & Favour Odusola (Urban Fusion)

Registration closes Wednesday 14th August.

For more information visit www.dublinyouthdance.com/discoverydance

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It was such a privilege to share a festival with such hardworking groups and elite dancers such as DYDC, Irish National Youth Ballet, Laois Youth Dance Ensemble, Youth Ballet West, Galway to name but a few…..truly humbled.

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Something for the weekend: Your ultimate guide for heading out–July 5-7 After a truly fantastic month of music, arts, sports and family events, June is a distant memory as we eagerly anticipate the first weekend of July–Yes, you

Dublin Youth Dance Company (DYDC) under the Artistic Direction of Mariam Ribon is Ireland’s premiere contemporary youth-dance group that continuously strives for excellence and high standards.

Our main aim is to offer talented young dancers the opportunity to participate in the creation, production and performance of contemporary dance works to the highest-level of expertise.

Our members are given several opportunity’s throughout the year to perform at different events and festivals as well as taking part in dance residencies and workshops with guest teachers and choreographers.

As part of this year’s Irish Youth Dance Festival our ensembles will be performing both nights in Smock Alley Theatre. Our Junior/Transition ensemble, choreographed by Yumi Lee will perform “Mother, Land, Language” and the Senior Ensemble choreographed by Rosie Stebbing will perform “Galetea’s Waltz”

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The Irish Youth Dance Festival will be held at the Smock Alley Theatre on July 6th and 7th. Now in its 23rd year, this highly anticipated annual event provides a unique and invaluable showcase for the work of leading national and international youth dance choreographers and dancers.

This unique ensemble-based, performance-centred festival brings together dancers under the age of 25 with established and emerging choreographers, composers, film makers and teachers.

Participating companies include local youth dance companies from around Ireland, professional dancers and choreographers from the Dublin Youth Dance Company’s alumni and emerging professional dance artists.

Now in its 23rd year, Patrick Keeley is joined by Mariam Ribón, Director of the Dublin Youth Dance Company, to discuss this year’s festival.

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Laois Youth Dance Ensemble is a youth contemporary dance company based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. LYDE facilitates young people to create and produce contemporary dance works to a high standard of performance, through weekly workshops, annual showcases and attendance at renowned national and international dance festivals.

Committed to engage young people with a professional dance experience, the Ensemble supports creativity and confidence, providing an inspiring learning environment for self-expression.

Since 2013 LYDE is hosting Laois Dance Platform. The festival is funded by Arts Council Ireland, and supported by Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Arts Office. The event showcases an array of talented young dancers from across Ireland, alongside dance professionals.

LYDE return to the Irish Youth Dance Festival with “Faith in the unseen” choreographed by Erica Borges on Sunday 7th July in Smock Alley Theatre

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Inez Berdychowska is a dance artist from Poland, who graduated the school of dance and ballet fouetté in Poznan, Poland with a diploma in Classical dance. Training further in the Madrid dance Centre and recently graduating with an MA from the Irish World Academy in Contemporary dance.

Inez now explores the contemporary dance scene, implementing a combination of martial arts practice and experimental based movement.

Tara Bredemeier is a dance artist from Germany who moved to Dublin in November 2022. After finishing her dance pedagogical studies (based on Laban Technique) in Germany and being part of a Dancehall crew back in Hamburg, she is furthermore exploring dance through Afro, Hip Hop, and new forms of Contemporary Dance.

Come see Inez & Tara perform their duet “Deed” at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre on Saturday 6th July.

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Sarah Curran started dancing when she was 10 years old in Ruth Shine school of Dance, from there she trained mostly in ballet and modern.

She became a member of the Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB) in 2022 and trained and performed with them until 2023. During her second year at INYB she also attended Inchicore College in their Teaching Training Course as a transition year student, where she met Mariam Ribon Artistic Director of Dublin Youth Dance Company & The Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF). Sarah was invited to join the company during their last term in the season and performed with the Senior ensemble at the IYDF in the Pavilion Theatre and at the YDance Destinations Festival in Glasgow, Scotland.

DYDC has become a safe space for Sarah; she has gained confidence to choreograph, develop her technical contemporary dance skills, and delve into her creativity, devising her own solo work. Through dance classes with Mariam, she learned that she had that ability.

Creating her own choreography was one of Sarahs biggest challenges in dancing, however creating her first solo became enjoyable instead of scary and she did it through DYDC’s Emerging Voices Programme, mentored by DYDC’s Alumnus Rocio Dominguez, who was a great mentor and helped her improve her confidence greatly. Sarah truly enjoyed presenting her work at the DYDC’s Winter Gala at Smock Alley Theatre’s Boys School in November 2024.

Currently Sarah is still training with Ruth Shine and is proudly a Senior Member of Dublin Youth Dance Company.

As well as performing choreographies by Ruth Shine, DYDC’s Guest Choreographer Rosie Stebbing and International Choreographer Kamara Gray, Artistic Director of Artistry Youth, London, Sara will perform her solo “Fear” at the IYDF on Sunday 7th July in

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As part of the Irish Youth Dance Festival, DYDC offers a 6 day intensive International Dance Residency to senior members of the company as well as external applicants ending with performances both nights of the festival.

This year DYDC have partnered with Irish National Youth Ballet to welcome guest choreographer Kamara Gray Founder and Artistic Director of Artistry Youth Dance London.

Kamara is an award winning dance artist, teacher, and choreographer, having worked extensively in the UK, Australia, and Kuwait.

Previous teaching includes: Urdang Academy, Buckinghamshire New University, City and Islington College, the Royal Academy of Dance school, and the British Academy of International Arts (Kuwait).
As a choreographer and performer, her credits include film, television and live events. Kamara is also on the Board of Trustees for English National Ballet.

Come see this wonderful collaboration perform “The Golden Light” in Smock Alley Theatre on the 6th & 7th July.

Special thanks to Dance Theatre of Ireland & Dance Ireland

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In 2021, senior students of FYI Dance Club established the FYI Youth Dance Company with the aim of exploring more challenging choreography and performance opportunities.

In just three years, the team has shown significant growth and development, taking on more complex themes and ideas, and establishing their presence in Irish Youth Dance Culture.

The company includes students from street dance and modern theatre classes, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old.

Back with us again and performing “Identity” choreographed by Zoe Patterson
and dancers on Sunday 7th July at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

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Wexford School of Ballet and Performing Arts has now been successfully running since 1965 by Mrs O’ Leary and Suzanne O’ Leary. The school comprises of three centres with over 500 students spanning from the age of 3 – 25, at their own private studios at Studio 12 Westpoint, Enniscorthy and New Ross.

Running three centres takes an amount of work and care so they are well staffed with 6 fully qualified teachers in ballet RAD (Royal Academy of Dancing) and I.S.T.D Modern and Contemporary (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing). Students train in Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop and commercial.

We are looking forward to having them join us at Irish Youth Dance Festival on Saturday 6th July in Smock Alley Theatre with “Time” choreographed by Sorcha O’Connor, assisted by Student Choreographer Alanna Cummings.

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Florentine Ryan has been a DYDC Senior company member since September 2022, where she has done residencies with contemporary choreographers based in Ireland, Scotland and Portugal.

During her time in DYDC, she has had opportunities to create a solo in 2022 and a duet in 2023, for DYDC’s Winter Galas. Florentine is currently completing her Level 6 in Dance Studies with Inchicore College.

Come see Florentine perform her solo “Undercurrent” at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre on Sunday 7th July.

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High Points Youth Ballet is a pre-professional dance training programme and youth company. HPYB was established in 2011 by Turkish ballerina Rana O’Brien to provide supplementary training for dancers in Northern Ireland who aspire to careers in professional ballet.

In 2018, with support from Arts Council Northern Ireland, HPYB founded a year-round pre-professional training programme under the Artistic Direction of Jacob Allison. HPYB’s international team of Rana, Jacob, Anna Carapellotti, and Argyro Tsampazi offers training in Vaganova-based ballet and pointe, classical repertoire, contemporary dance, and choreography. HPYB dancers hail from across Northern Ireland.

As new comers to the Irish Youth Dance Festival we can’t wait to see them perform “Initiation” choreographed by Argyro Tsampazi on Saturday 6th July in Smock Alley Theatre

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Founded in 2023, Galway Gati Lasya is a thriving school of Indian dance, currently nurturing a vibrant community of around 40 to 50 students.

Under the artistic direction of Sahana Sridhar, a seasoned teacher and choreographer with nearly 15 years of experience, the school has quickly established itself as a cornerstone of cultural education and artistic expression in the region.

Galway Gati Lasya offers classes designed to cater to a diverse range of students, irrespective of age or nationality. The curriculum focuses on dance steps that are deeply connected to the heritage of Indian dance, emphasizing both cultural authenticity and physical well-being. This approach ensures that students not only learn dance techniques but also gain a comprehensive understanding of the cultural context and physical benefits associated with the art form.

Galway Gati Lasya continues to grow and enrich the cultural landscape of Galway, offering a unique blend of tradition, education, and community engagement through the beautiful art of Indian dance.

We can’t wait to see them perform for the first time at the Irish Youth Dance Festival with their piece “Shattered Dolls: Silent Cries & Resilience of Womanhood through Bharatnatyam” on Sunday 7th July in Smock Alley Theatre

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Umakoko is a creative company co created and owned by Dance Artists Vithoria Escobar and Favour Odusola, that delivers dance-oriented services. Their core values are centered on diversity and inclusion, innovation, expression and collaborations.

Commissioned with support from Dublin City Council and choreographed by Favour, “Synergy” will be performed on Saturday 6th July at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

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Irish National Youth Ballet and Youth Ballet West, Galway have collaborated on a piece for 8 dancers. Both companies work with dancers from around the island of Ireland and are performance oriented companies for dancers aged 10-20.

The Irish National Youth Ballet, established in 1995, is the premier youth ballet company in Ireland. Funded by the Arts Council, the company aims to give the best young dancers in Ireland the opportunity to train with brilliant teachers and choreographers and to perform in exciting semi-professional productions throughout the year. Many of our former members have gone on to professional training overseas.

Having the performance experience with INYB can really help those dancers when it comes to auditions for further training.

Youth Ballet West founded by Artistic Director Judith Sibley in 2007 offers young dancers in the west of Ireland the opportunity to audition for, and perform in professionally choreographed ballets of the highest standard.

By providing the opportunity for young dancers to gain performance experience, train with top-class teachers, work with acclaimed choreographers and work closely with professional dancers we aim to lead these young dancers to fully develop their artistic potential.

YBW seeks to introduce ballet to diverse audiences and raise the profile of ballet in the West of Ireland.

INYB & YBW will perform “Andante”, a first time collaboration for the 2 companies choreographed by Judith Sibley on Sunday 7th July at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

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