Kildare Dance Summer School returns this month at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Over the past two decades Kildare County Council Arts Service has established itself as an agency for dance development in Ireland through Dance Artist Residencies, certified training and professional development and the Kildare Dance Summer School. Led by the Arts Service with support from the Arts Council and the HSE, the Dance Summer School offers a wide-ranging programme that allows participants to immerse themselves in a range of approaches and methodologies to dance. No previous experience is required; just an openness to move and have fun.
Kildare Dance Summer School 2025 offers a 3-day programme of workshops for all abilities.
Selma Daniel and Yasmin Mello of The SAY Collective, accompanied by live music from André Antunes. Morning and afternoon movement workshops for everyone to dance, move and express themselves.
Elaine Thomas and Rosie Leak return following their impactful co-facilitation in 2023 for inclusive workshops for all abilities, bringing depth, care, and embodied intelligence to their work.
Colm Gallagher, a longstanding contributor to the Summer School, returns to co-facilitate with Ebony Rose Dark—an electrifying cabaret and performance artist whose work spans disability justice, queerness, and inclusive movement. These sessions will consider the power of the individual in the collective.
Participation in the Dance Summer School is free of charge, supported by Kildare Arts Service, the Arts Council and the HSE. Advanced booking is required. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Workshops are for over 18s only.
Queries should be directed to Kildare Arts Service E: arts@kildarecoco.ie or T: 045-980872