Galway Dance

We're delighted to share that our September Open Studio will be hosted by the wonderful Aneta Dortová Dance on Sunday 13th September, from 1-3pm.

Come move, create, practice, and connect!

Whether you’re looking to move with others, develop your own practice, spend some time rehearsing, or simply meet fellow artists in a welcoming and informal environment, this two-hour session offers space to explore at your own pace. All movement levels and experiences are welcome, and you don’t need to be a professional dancer to take part.

Find out more here: https://galwaydance.ie/open-studio-with-aneta-dortova-sunday-13-september/

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Activating Archive Residency 2026, a truly wonderful opportunity with LuailDance! The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 9th September 2026 by 5pm GMT.

ACTIVATING ARCHIVE RESIDENCY 2026

Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company and Irish World Academy at University of Limerick, invites applications from dance artists to the Activating Archive Residency, in partnership with the National Dance Archive of Ireland, the Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann) and Our Steps.

The residency, which will take place in November-December, will include two weeks of supported access to the National Dance Archive of Ireland in Limerick, as well as rehearsal space at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. The selected artist will also have a week of supported access to the Irish Traditional Music Archive, and online access to "Our Steps, Our Story: An Irish Dance Legacy Archive", courtesy of Our Steps and the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of NYPL The New York Public Library.

🗓️ Activating Archive Residency: November-December 2026
⚠️ Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 9th September 2026 by 5pm GMT.

Artist’s fees, travel, accommodation and per diems in Limerick and Dublin if needed, all provided.

For this opportunity details, application process, timeline, partners and all additional information, click this link: https://luail.ie/opportunity/activating-archive-residency-2026/

📷: Patricio Cassinoni

Galway, don't miss EARTHFALL by Undercurrent for one night only next Wednesday, September 2nd.

A gripping high energy show, Earthfall weaves dance theatre, circus with cultural dances from Zimbabwe, Brazil and Ireland!

There will also be a FREE workshop on Tuesday, September 1st in the THT studio. Admission is free, but advance booking is required due to limited capacity.

Book both the performance and workshop here: https://tht.ie/4819/earthfall

We are delighted to hear all about Tipperary Dance Festival's incredible 2026 programme!

View the full programme here: tipperarydance.com/

7-16 October - Tipperary Dance Festival 2026: we are launching the programme!

Discover international and Irish artists, with a rich programme of performances, participatory events, workshops, professional development, conversations, residencies and dance in schools.

From the intimate to the spectacular, the playful to the thought-provoking, there’s something for you to discover. Whether you’re a lifelong dance lover, completely new to contemporary dance, a professional artist, a family, a school or simply curious to try something different, we’d love you to join us.

Full programme available on our website: tipperarydance.com/

Tipperary Dance Festival is funded by The Arts Council and Tipperary County Council. The International Residencies and Pro Sessions are funded by The Arts Council under Arts Grant Funding. The Pro Sessions programme is supported by Dance Ireland. Partnering venues: The Source Arts Centre, STAC Chapel, Nenagh Arts Centre. In partnership with: Tanztendenz München e.V., La Caldera, Barcelona, South Tipperary Arts Centre, Culture Mill.

REMINDER! Tomorrow (Friday, July 31st at 5pm) is the deadline to apply for the Síolta Residency Programme.

About the residency:

• 2-week flexible residency
• €1,500 artist fee + up to €250 travel stipend
• Open to ground-based dance artists at all career stages (excluding full-time students)
• Includes opportunities to connect with Galway's dance community through informal sharings, classes, or workshops.

Find out more and apply here:

Síolta Residency Programme - Applications Now Open - Galway Dance Síolta Residency Programme – Applications Now Open Jul 1, 2026 | News and Opportunities Síolta Residency Programme Galway Dance invites you to apply for our Síolta Residency Programme 2026. We are offering four individual residencies in our studio space nestled in the heart of Terryland, provid...

Folks! The deadline to apply for the Síolta Residency Programme 2026 is THIS Friday, 31st July.

Don't miss your chance to be offered one of four funded residencies for dance artists to develop new work in our Terryland studio. Spread the word.

• 2-week flexible residency
• €1,500 artist fee + up to €250 travel stipend
• Open to ground-based dance artists at all career stages (excluding full-time students)
• Includes opportunities to connect with Galway's dance community through informal sharings, classes, or workshops.

Apply by this Friday, 31st July, 5pm. Successful applicants notified by 14th August 2026.

More info and details on how to apply: https://galwaydance.ie/siolta-residency-programme-applications-now-open/

📢 We are delighted to announce that this year's recipient of the National Dance Residency Partnership (NDRP) is Rachel Sheil.

NDRP partners, Dance Ireland, Dance Limerick, Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Galway Dance, and Tipperary Dance, will support Rachel in the development of a new dance work through this initiative.
We'll be sharing more about Rachel and her plans in the coming weeks!

This Residency aims to expand the model of making dance work in Ireland by de-centralising opportunities throughout the country, whilst building networked production models supported by a strong partnership infrastructure.
Rikilikemagic
Image by Laura O'Loughlin



Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Dance Ireland, Dance Limerick, Cork Firkin Crane, Dance, Dance

One month ago today, we came together to celebrate movement, music and community at MOMENTUM 2026 and CÉILÍ AFRO DABKE UKRAINE World Music Céilí Dance. 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Black Box Theatre on 6 June.

It was a memorable afternoon celebrating the diversity, creativity and talent of dance in Galway, with inspiring MOMENTUM performances that afternoon from Rachel Sheil, Melanin Tee with No Rules Just Rhythm, and Aneta Dortová with musician Agustina Taborda.

Later that evening, we came together as a community and danced at CÉILÍ AFRO DABKE UKRAINE World Music Céilí Dance presented by Catherine Young Dance. The space was alive with music, dance and energy, all while celebrating the richness of world cultures and dance.

Thanks to céilí callers Amir Sabra, Tatiana Santos, Daria Asieieva & Kristyn Fontanella, as well as the musicians Martin Schärer, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Niall Fitzgibbon, Hendrik Kar, Tim Doyle, Brian Fleming, & Nico Severin.

Big thanks to The Arts Council & Town Hall Theatre for supporting.

Finally – thank you all for being part of our dance community... we can't wait to dance with you again soon!

📸 Avi Ratnayake

Applications are now open for the Síolta Residency Programme 2026!

Galway Dance is offering 4 funded residencies for dance artists to develop new work in our Terryland studio. Spread the word.

• 2-week flexible residency
• €1,500 artist fee + up to €250 travel stipend
• Open to ground-based dance artists at all career stages (excluding full-time students)
• Includes opportunities to connect with Galway's dance community through informal sharings, classes, or workshops.

Apply by 31 July, 5pm. Successful applicants notified by 14 August 2026.

More info and details on how to apply: https://galwaydance.ie/siolta-residency-programme-applications-now-open/