The Emma Insley Cabaret has been running since the festival began in 2010. This year it’s celebrating 15 years of the Irish Aerial Dance Festival! The Cabaret will be a curated selection of acts from the aerial dancers participating in the festival, and will be a variety of lengths and apparatus, including some group numbers. …
In Makosh, a tentative battle plays out between the protagonist PSYCHE who is faced with the challenge of incorporating the deepest parts of herself – this hidden and dark unconscious represented by a second dancer: SHADOW. The third performer embodies ORDER. One Hundred Thousand Years is a joyful exploration of time and nature, using vertical …
by Holly Treddenick Femmes du Feu Creations For Holly Treddenick, based in Ontario, Canada, In the Fire is the opportunity to capture stories from her Father’s experience as a Firefighter, with his input. The performance intends to share an understanding of firefighting with a wider audience – to appreciate and understand the work they offer …
“Wonderland” promises a spellbinding journey through Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale. Through captivating choreography, stunning costumes, and an evocative soundscape, the dancers will bring to life the iconic characters of Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and many more. This reimagined classic will weave together elements of ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance, creating a visually …
Fusion Dance Donegal take to the stage with their fun-packed, versatile showcase of dance, high energy and spirited entertainment. Dancers ranging from ages 5 to 30 years will have you dancing the night away with their high energy, passion and performances. Come along for a family treat, you will not regret it!
Act 1 is a magical underwater journey with mermaids, lobsters and the beauty of the sea. Act 2 is full of variety with music from the classics, musicals and current chart hits. Come along and enjoy the journey as dancers from age 3 years to teenagers perform Ballet, Modern and Tap dances for you. A …
Zona Dance Company proudly presents The Nutcracker Ballet The Nutcracker is the quintessential holiday family treat. Come experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, king of the mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and so much more. This dazzling production is a kaleidoscope of dancers, performing to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. The sensational story transports adults and …
The Emma Insley Cabaret has been running every year of the festival since 2010 and this year it will be extra special as it will celebrate 25 years of Fidget Feet, the company who started the Irish Aerial Dance Fest. Fidget Feet are Ireland’s leading aerial dance company and have strong Donegal connections as it …
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Four aerial dance works presented as part of this year’s Irish Aerial Dance Fest MAKOSH by Polina Shapkina A work in progress, MAKOSH is a dreamlike memoir, delving into the hidden depths of the human psyche and holding a seance with the entities within. Aerial dance & contemporary theatre blend with surrealist imagery in this …
Marking 100 years since its first publication, Yes and Yes is a contemporary response to one of the most important works of modern literature, James Joyce’s Ulysses. Yes and Yes comes to An Grianán Theatre following sold out performances in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Ireland in 2022. New York Times 2023 CRITIC’S PICK “a poetic, …
Get ready to experience a night of glitz and glamour as Zona Dance Company presents their annual end-of-year showcase! This spectacular event will feature some of the most iconic movie music, with performances in ballet, jazz, musical, acro, and contemporary styles. You’ll be dazzled and inspired by the extraordinary talent of our young dancers from …
Featuring a cast of outstanding international performers and live music, and inspired by Ukrainian folk dance traditions, A Call To You is a passionate celebration of life, togetherness and dance. Following its successful sold-out premiere at the Dublin Dance Festival in 2022, A Call to You emerges from the urgency of the incomprehensible times we …
This holiday season, the curtain rises on Ballet Ireland’s Nutcracker Sweeties, a re-telling of one of the world’s favourite Christmas ballets. It’s a magical Christmas Eve. Ciara and her brother Fionn are on a shopping trip to a famous department store in Dublin. They wander off from their parents and the magic of Nutcracker and …
TearAway – Suzon Gheur (45 mins) Imagine a few boxes dispatched on the stage – from which you’ll have to think out of. Imagine a trapeze that comes to life, at times as a friend, at others as an enemy. One quest: to deconstruct the stereotypes conveyed by the aerial world, such as thinness, flexibility, …
NB: unfortunately we’ve had to cancel this event. The programme will now be split in two and added on to Friday and Saturday’s IADF events instead. If you have purchased a ticket please let us know if you wish to receive a refund or swap to Friday or Saturday night’s shows instead. The Irish Aerial …
