Event Date 16 - 17 May 2025
Time 10:00am - 4:00pm
Organiser ISACS Network and SpringMoves Dance Festival
Venue/LocationWexford town
CostFree
CategoryDance meets Street
WebsiteMore Info / Registration

The ISACS Network and  SpringMoves Dance Festival are thrilled to relaunch Where Dance Meets Street, in partnership with Wexford County Council, the National Opera House, the Welsh Government Office in Ireland, and The Arts Council of Ireland.

This year, Where Dance Meets dives into the collaborative space between Street and Dance. We’re excited to welcome No Sleep Dance Theatre to Wexford for a dynamic two-day programme:

Who is this for?

We invite dance, street and circus artists to attend the masterclass on May 16th, and participate in the street performance on May 17th to explore the practice, creation and presentation of work in public spaces. Capacity for the Masterclass is limited.

About the Programme

Masterclass 

  • Friday 16th of May 
  • National Opera House, 
  • 10:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Free to attend (capacity is limited)

Join No Sleep Dance Theatre for a high-energy, hands-on day exploring contact techniques and improvisation used in their show Eldritch. Develop an outdoor piece based on its otherworldly characters using tools from mask-work, contemporary dance, and acro-flow — all culminating in a collaborative public performance.

Lunch will be provided on-site. If you have any dietary requirements, please email marketing@isacs.ie before Friday May 2nd.

Eldritch performance

  • Saturday, 17th of May
  • The Bullring and streets of Wexford
  • 2 pm & 3:30 p.m. 

All Masterclass participants are welcome to perform in this vibrant street takeover!

BOOK YOUR MASTERCLASS SPOT HERE

The ISACS Bursaries

Two bursaries of €250 each are available for ISACS Members who may need additional support. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 28th at 10 am.

Priority will be given to:

  • Current Members of ISACS
  • Members who have not availed of ISACS Support Programmes over the last two years
  • Members who identify as being part of a minority group

Apply for the bursary here

Extras for Participants:

  • Complimentary Friday lunch

  • Free ticket to Choral by Luail at the National Opera House

  • Opportunity to perform in Eldritch on Saturday

Not a member of ISACS yet? Join us today and unlock the full experience.

The event is supported by Wexford County Council, the Welsh Government Office in Ireland, and The Arts Council of Ireland.

About SpringMoves Dance Festival

SpringMoves Dance Festival runs on the 16th/17th of May. To plan your visit to the National Opera House in Wexford, see HERE.

From Dublin, there are a number of buses that run daily, from the city to Wexford- see HERE and HERE. There are also trains that run for the city centre, to Wexford- see HERE.

About No Sleep Theatre

No Sleep Eldritch Roaming 2

No Sleep Theatre

Their natural habitat destroyed through deforestation; these woodland creatures roam the streets in search for a new home. Part-animal, part-person, these creatures create playful, joyful chaos wherever they go. Catch them if you can!

Part rave, part riot, No Sleep blend contemporary dance and pop-up performance to take back the streets by storm.