Dance Limerick

Announcing our Open Futures Creative Lab Day 2026: Junctions, Dance & the Digital Arts – where we meet, clash and disrupt spaces. Join us for a Creative Lab Day at Dance Limerick to explore the creative potential of collaboration between dance and digital arts. Designed for individuals who are interested in deepening their practice, connecting with other artists working in these fields, and engaging in conversations, provocations and exchange of information. We are thrilled that festival director and multi-disciplinary artist @jo_mangan_ will be joining us along with a number of artists who will be announced in the next week. 📆 Sat 23 May, 9:30am-5pm 📍Dance Limerick 🎟️ Tickets €25 from lightmoves.ie.

Our inclusive dance summer camps are back! Children aged 5–14 with additional needs or disabilities can join us for a set of inclusive and fun dance classes with our team of friendly and experienced dance artists. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 & 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗺 This small‑group class is designed for children who benefit from a calmer environment, extra staff support, and flexible pacing. Music can be lowered, movement can be gentle or energetic, and children are encouraged to lead with their own interests and energy. 💰€25 for 3 Mornings, or €10 per morning🎟 Book at dancelimerick.ie (link in bio) 📍 Dance Limerick Studio, 1-2 John’s Square, V94 E6H2 ♿️ Dance Limerick is an accessible venue Remember our kids dance clubs are still going on in our studio on Saturdays - check dancelimerick.ie/classes/ for more info 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 @creativeireland 𝘢𝘯𝘥 @limerickcityandcountycouncil , 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 2026. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @limclarelcyp , @limerickandclareetb

We have had a wonderful time at #SpringForward26 in Guimarães, Portugal Thank you to the entire @aerowaves_europe team, to hosts @ccvguimaraes and collaborators @oespacodotempo @aoficinaguimaraes , to all festival artists, technical team, staff, ushers, volunteers, and everyone who made this festival so engaging, so enjoyable, so smooth… truly stellar work A special mention also to the team at @guimaraes26_cve for all the good work that you do and to @failte_ireland for supporting our team’s research trip. Planning now commences for Spring Forward 2027, so put these dates in your calendar - 14 to 17 April 2027 - and see you in Limerick! Dance Limerick is funded by the @artscouncilireland and @limerickcityandcountycouncil @limerickarts

Obrigada/Obrigado & See you next year in Limerick! A special thanks to @ccvfguimaraes for hosting #SpringForward26 and the collaboration of @oespacodotempo + A big round of applause to all the teams who have been involved in this edition. We’re also very grateful to the artists, guests and local audiences, without all of you #SpringForward would not take place. Save the date for Spring Forward in Limerick (Ireland): 14-17 April 2027!! The next edition will be hosted by @dancelimerick Pictures by Francisco Rodrigues

A little summary of the three days spent so far at @aerowaves_europe Springforward Festival 2026 in Guimarães, Portugal Aerowaves celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and they couldn’t have picked a better place to gather - Guimarães, European Green Capital 2026, is so welcoming and beautiful; we couldn’t ask for more! Off to the next show! @guimaraes26_cve @ccvfguimaraes @oespacodotempo @limerickcityandcountycouncil @failte_ireland

Look at these gorgeous photos 🤩 If you missed @catherineyoungdance ‘s CISEACH last month at Dance Limerick, you still have one last chance to catch it at @glor_ennis tomorrow, Saturday the 9th Don’t miss the chance to see this captivating live music and movement feast All photos by the lovely and talented @itss.yana98

5-day research week with Adam Benjamin What an incredible experience and week of connection that has just passed, as Inclusive Dance Cork joined up with the Dance Limerick Bridge dance artists in their beautiful Church space for a full research week with Adam Benjamin, 27th April – 1st May. Adam brings so much experience, curiosity and engagement to the research. The 5 days seemed to go by in a flash, yet each was filled with thoughtful detail through partner explorations, building toward group-improvised scoring, with shared discussion, observation, and reflection throughout. Above all, it has been a brilliant opportunity to partner with Dance Limerick and their artists to make this week-long period of creative research possible, under the guidance of such a leader in inclusive practice and dialogue as Adam. A huge thank you to all at @dancelimerick , especially Katy Hewison, for her enthusiasm and for the invitation to IDC and Dance Limerick to come together. Thank you also to all the funding partners - @dancecorkfirkincrane , @artscouncilireland , @limerickcityandcountycouncil , @limerickarts , @avistaclg , and @enable.ireland for making this happen. And finally, the biggest thank you to Adam Benjamin, who teaches with such generosity, and to all the artists who came together for the week. We hope to continue building on these connections and to create more opportunities to collaborate in the future. These images are just a glimpse of the amazing group that came together, and we look forward to sharing more images of the week in action. #inclusivedance #inclusivedancecork #adambenjamin #improvisation #dancelimerick #artsforall #dancecorkfirkincrane

@dancelimerick is delighted to announce the five participants who will take part in the 16th edition of @stepupdanceproject Aine kidney @ainekidney Alison O’Shea @alisonoshea_dance Mayara Pessanha @itsmayarapessanha_ Jyoti Soni Martha Tribe @martha_tribe02 The five dancers will participate in a performance project with choreographer Mufutau Yusuf, developing new work to be presented at different locations nationally, including Limerick and Dublin. Curated by Director of Dance Limerick @marywycherleydance and delivered under the guidance of Rehearsal Director, @luciakickhamdanceartist , the programme features a host of guest teachers and artists and is focused on developing artists as performers while recognising the creativity necessary in the performer’s work. This year, the Step Up dancers will once again enjoy a placement with Luail during the autumn, giving them the chance to delve deeper into the company’s work, approaches to performance, choreography and creative process. Watch this space for more on the #Stepup2026 participants & team. Read more at dancelimerick.ie (link in bio) Step Up Dance Project is a partnership between the @artscouncilireland , @dancelimerick , the @irishworldacademy at the @universityoflimerick and @danceireland_di . Step Up’s participation in the placement programme is possible thanks to a partnership with @luaildance - Ireland’s National Dance Company

We look forward to welcoming Magdalena Hylak to Dance Limerick for the next two weeks Our 2026 Compass Associate Artist has recently been working with students from the MA in Dance Performance programme in the University of Limerick, focusing on different approaches to working with sound—an element central to @magdalenahylak_dance 's own artistic practice. She will continue developing this work in during the two weeks, ahead of sharing of work-in-progress as part of the @dublindancefestival 2026 with associate composer @lionel.kasparian and an international cast of dancers including @oberlanderisabella , @siobhannidhuinnin and @ashchen4 The fully developed piece will be shown at Dance Limerick this September. Stay tuned for more news on Magdalena’s work and upcoming performances. Photo by Tom Flanagan

#OnRecord #WHATNEXT @dancelimerick The ninth edition of What Next festival at Dance Limerick ran from 9–14 February 2026 in Limerick, Ireland. Curated by Catherine Young and Mary Wycherley. An On Record team (Dany Mitzman, Greta Bourke and Sanjoy Roy) went there to experience and engage with the programme. Featuring national and international dance makers who brought fresh and vibrant perspectives to audiences in Limerick, the 2026 edition programme reflected the urgency, tenderness and imagination shaping dance today. DELVE INTO THE ALBUM (LINK IN BIO) Click the tracklist of impressions, opinions and conversations, in text and audio formats. Released in April 2026 Pictures: @mauricegunning With thanks to the Dance Limerick team Mary Wycherley Director and curator Catherine Young Curator Leonor Miralles Communications Liz O’Connell Production assistant Katy Hewison Community engagement producer Jessie Thompson Contact and coordination Interviewees (audio) Alessandra Azeviche, Gavin Byrne, Grace Cuny, Roya Farzanenejad, Kristyn Fontanella, Katy Hewison, Laura Murphy, Mary Nunan, Tobi Omoteso, Adam O’Reilly, John Scott, Rachel Sheil, Jessie Thompson, Mary Wycherley, Catherine Young Interviewees (text) Alessandra Azeviche, Justine Cooper, Grace Cuny, gergő d. farkas, Leonor Miralles, Matt Szczerek, Ekin Tunçeli, Catherine Young

We can't wait to see Ciseach this Saturday at Dance Limerick! The performance is now sold out, so thank you to all that bought tickets to see this powerful show If you missed your chance to see it in Limerick, don't worry! The tour continues to: @siamsa_tire , Tralee - 28 April @dancecorkfirkincrane - 1 May @thtgalway - 5 May @paviliontheatre , Dun Laoghaire - 7 May @glor_ennis - 9 May This beautiful new trailer was captured by @patriciocassinoni at @backstagetheatrelongford last week.

Yesterday, our Inclusive Dance Club Artist Team and community class teachers, came together to reflect, review, plan, and prepare for the upcoming season. With thanks to all for the day of thoughtful collaboration. This project is funded by @creativeireland and @limerickcityandcountycouncil , through the Creative Communities Programme 2026. With partnership support from Local Creative Youth Partnership, @limerickandclareetb