DYDC

DYDC's Discovery Dance Programme returns to Dance Ireland this summer.

Running from 17th -21st August we are thrilled to welcome our masterclass teachers for 2026:

Ballet with Martha Tribe
Jazz with Mariela Mira
Contemporary & Partnering with Saoirse Lambkin O’Kane
Floor work with Hannie McClean
Hip Hop with Alex O’Neill

early bird offer of €100 running until 15th July (normal price €125)

For more details and registration please visit our website https://www.dublinyouthdance.com/discoverydance

What a night.

Congratulations to all the dancers and choreographers at tonight’s Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

Fantastic performances for each and everyone one.

IYDF 2026 ✅

Last but not least performing in Smock Alley Theatre at the Irish Youth Dance Festival we have our 2 residencies - Summer Dance Residency with choreography from Alex O'Neill and the International Dance Residency choreographed by Adrian Herrera Rubias

Only a handful of tickets left for tonight's performance

We are looking forward to seeing solo emerging artists Alice Gavigan and Anna Mateu performing at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

Have you got your tickets? https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

We are so excited to have FYI Dance Club returning to the IYDF with choreography from Zoe Patterson alongside first time festival performers Ok Dance with their choreography from Rachel O'Keeffe

Get your tickets for the Irish Youth Dance Festival at Smock Alley Theatre now https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

Next up performing at the Irish Youth Dance Festival 5th July at Smock Alley Theatre we have emerging artists Sarah Curran and Síoraí Motion Collective - Katie Robb and Niamh Lynch niamh_lynch6

Make sure to get your tickets to see these fantastic artists on stage https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

We are so happy to have Akasha Movement return to the IYDF this year with choreography from Dreama Ellie Roche and a big welcome to new comer - soloist Max Caren performing choreography by Sandra Barr.

Make sure your get your tickets for this year's Irish Youth Dance Festival at Smock Alley Theatre https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

Introducing the next 2 groups performing at the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

We are thrilled to have new to this year's festival Livanskii Dance Collective from Berlin, Germany choreographed by Evgenii Livanskii and UMA choreographed by Favour Odusola and Olorunjuwon Oloruntoba

Get your tickets now https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

Less than a week to go until the Irish Youth Dance Festival in Smock Alley Theatre

Introducing our 1st 2 groups:

A warm first time welcome to Aevum Dance Crew choreographed by Daniella Ansong
and we are delighted to have Laois Youth Dance Ensemble return for this year's festival with choreography from Annekatrin Kiesel and Erica P Borges

Get your tickets now https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

Don't miss The Sunday Morning Lie-In at 11 am!

Paul Matthews will be joined by Mariam Ribon for his "Friend's Around the table" segment at 11.20 am.

Mariam is the Artistic Director of DYDC and the Irish Youth Dance Festival.

Paul will also be asking the question "Are Landlords Sympathetic to Family's with Pets?" Give your opinion by texting in on Whattsapp at +353 1 296 0939.

👂 Listen: Dublin South FM 93.9
💻 Online: https://dublinsouthfm.ie