DYDC

DYDC is looking for dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic dancers to join our company and participate in weekly classes and events from 5th September 2026 - 29th May 2027.

DYDC classes take place in Dance Ireland (Junior Ensemble) and The Liffey Trust Studios (Senior Ensemble) each Saturday and members have the opportunity to work with professional dance artists and choreographers throughout the year.

Junior Ensemble Auditions | 10-18yrs
📆10th May 2026
🕦 12.30-4pm
📍 Liffey Trust Studios

Senior Ensemble Auditions | 16-25yrs
📆17th May 2026
🕦 12.30-4.30pm
📍 Liffey Trust Studios

Registration fee €20

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

📸Ewa Figaszewska

We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our Annual Gala 2026 are now on sale.

📍dlr Mill Theatre
📅21st March 2026
🕗8pm
https://www.milltheatre.ie/events/dydc-annual-gala/

📸Ewa Figaszewska

The Annual Gala will include performances from DYDC's Junior & Senior ensembles, professional DYDC Alumni Hannah Rogerson & Saoirse Lambkin O'Kane, guest artist Josué Reis plus solos, duets & a trio from some of our Senior members as part of the 'Emerging Voices' programme.

'Emerging Voices' enables Senior DYDC members to develop their own choreographies under the mentorship of DYDC Alumni (Hannah & Saoirse).

DYDC's Annual Gala is proudly supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon & DLR Arts Office

Dublin Youth Dance Company and Artistic Director Mariam Ribon are proud to announce the Irish Youth Dance Festival 2026, taking place in Smock Alley Theatre Sunday 5th July at 8pm.

The IYDF is one of the most exciting youth dance events in Ireland. The festival has been running for 24 years offering a professional platform for young dancers and choreographers, both nationally and internationally.

DYDC is calling for submissions from Irish & International youth dance companies, dancers training in Ireland and abroad, young artists and choreographers.

We are looking for high quality, fresh, edgy, creative, original and current pieces in a variety of dance styles.

Maximum duration of choreography should be as follows:
10+ dancers – 10mins
4-9 dancers – 7mins
1-3 dancers – 5mins

Interested applicants can apply through our website www.dublinyouthdance.com/iydfopencall

Closing date for applications 27th March.

📸Ewa Figaszewska

If you request any further information, please email [email protected]

The IYDF is proudly supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

DYDC is excited to welcome Adrián Herrera, Co-Director of Cia Germen Dance Project as the guest choreographer for this years International Dance Residency.

The residency will take place in Dance Ireland Monday 29th June - Saturday 4th July 10am-5.30pm with a performance on Sunday 5th July (Irish Youth Dance Festival). This residency is open to skilled young dancers aged 16-25 years.

Adrián holds a Higher Degree in Physical and Sports Activities (CDS Badajoz) and is a certified Specialist Technician in Marine Fauna and Ecology.

His artistic journey began in 2002 with the folklore group Nuestra Señora de la Antigua in Mérida. By 2010, he had turned to breakdance, competing and judging at national and international events. In 2017, Herrera expanded into contemporary dance under the mentorship of Alba Gog, collaborating on works such as Talara, Electra, The Bacchae, Medusa, and Minotaur.

He has trained with renowned artists including Lucio Baglivo, Elias Aguirre, Marion Casteillet, and Chey Jurado, and received a Descalzinha Danza scholarship in 2020–21. His choreographic works—Memento, Anémona, DÀNSÂI, and Lejio—have been showcased internationally, earning multiple awards such as Best Interpretation at Claqueta Emérita 2020 and First Prizes in Contemporary and Urban Dance at the National Contest of Calamonte.

Herrera’s style fuses contemporary and urban dance with biomechanical and marine-inspired movement research. Beyond performance, he teaches workshops across Spain, Colombia, and Portugal, and contributes to theatre production, sound, and stage design. He continues to develop innovative, cross-disciplinary projects that explore the relationship between movement, texture, and the natural world.

*Register for our early bird offer of €150 before 16th April to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship for the DYDC Discovery Dance Programme.

For more information visit https://www.dublinyouthdance.com/international-dance-residency

The International Dance Residency, in partnership with Dance Ireland, is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

DYDC 📸Pointe Shots

In collaboration with Dance Ireland Dublin Youth Dance Company is offering a 6 day Summer Dance Residency from 22nd - 27th June with a performance on 5th July (Irish Youth Dance Festival), for young passionate dancers aged 10-18yrs looking to develop their skills and to experience dance engagement with a professional teacher/choreographer alongside members of DYDC.

DYDC are excited to welcome Alex O'Neill as this year's guest teacher/choreographer.

Alex's career began on RTÉ’s Supercrew (2010–2011) and quickly expanded to international stages and screens, including the Bollywood blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie (2014). Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror Tribute Tour (2014–2016). His television appearances include Centenary (RTÉ, 2016), Laochra (TG4, 2016), and Vikings (2018–2019). Alex also featured in Ireland’s Got Talent’s live shows and advertising campaigns (2018–2019)

His commercial work includes collaborations with brands such as Red Bull, Apple, Heineken, Facebook, Google, Vodafone, and Orchard Thieves. He starred as lead actor and dancer in the Lifestyle Sports Christmas campaigns (2018 & 2021). Head Choreographer for the ’80s & ’90s Disco European Arena Tour (2018–2020). Alex’s film and television credits include Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel (2021), Disney’s Disenchanted (2022), and The Watchers (2024).

In 2022, he made his debut with CoisCéim in "Orfeo ed Euridice" at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. His ongoing work with CoisCéim includes The Piece With the Drums (National Tour, 2023–2024), Palimpsest (2024), and Dancehall Blues Dublin Fringe Festival (2024), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2025)

*Register for our early bird offer of €125 before 16th April to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship for the DYDC Discovery Dance Programme.

For more information and registration please visit our website https://www.dublinyouthdance.com/summer-dance-residency

DYDC are supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

DYDC 📸Pointe Shots
Alex 📸fnati.c headshots

DYDC are holding an open day for both our Junior & Senior Ensembles.

If you are a committed, enthusiastic and talented dancer with experience in ballet, urban or contemporary dance we would love for you to come along and join in with our teachers and company members for the day.

For more details and registration, visit our website https://www.dublinyouthdance.com/dydc-openday

Dublin Youth Dance Company – Alliance Programme 2026 Empowering the next generation of dance artists in Ireland Dublin Youth Dance Company (DYDC) is passionate about championing youth dance in Ireland — nurturing young dancers, creators, leaders, teachers, and choreographers as they shape the future of the art form.

Through our Alliance Programme 2026, we are offering two mentorship opportunities for Ireland-based dance artists — whether you’re a young dancer, a youth dance leader, or an emerging choreographer — to grow your artistic voice and strengthen your professional practice.

Over the course of three transformative months, selected participants will:

• Immerse themselves in company classes and creative rehearsals, shadowing a professional choreographer throughout the development of a new work.

• Receive personalised mentorship in artistic and organisational skills from DYDC’s Artistic Director Mariam Ribon, through one-to-one online sessions.

• Expand their networks and gain valuable insight into the professional world of dance creation and collaboration.

Programme Phases:

Phase 1: 10 January – 21 March 2026 (10 weeks) – with choreographer Simone O’Toole

Phase 2: 26 September – 12 December 2026 (11 weeks) – choreographer to be announced

If you’re ready to take the next step in your dance journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now using the form below and be part of Ireland’s vibrant youth dance community!

https://forms.gle/tXohNffsqCdzyZMv8

Closing date 30th November

Open Call: Expressions of Interest for Dance Programme Coordination Services in Fingal.
Fingal County Council Arts Office invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals for the coordination of a pilot youth dance programme in county Fingal. The successful applicant will support and implement a new dance programme for children and young people in Balbriggan, North County Dublin.
The contract is from October 2025 to October 2026 with the option to extend by agreement for a second and third year.
Expression of Interest should be sent to [email protected] Closing Date: 4th August
For more information:
DYDC
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

***SOLD OUT***

Join us for a celebratory informal event to close out a fantastic season of dance in DYDC at Dance Ireland on Saturday 5th July at 4pm (SOLD OUT) & 6pm.

The Atelier will showcase choreography by:
Andrea Pivatto - International Residency
Jack Philp Dance - Summer Residency
Simone O'Toole - DYDC Senior Ensemble
Tara Bredemeier - DYDC Transition Ensemble
& members of DYDC

To book your tickets visit our website https://www.dublinyouthdance.com/atelier

*This is a free event