Resonant Bodies/ Shared Sounds is the second edition of Luail’s Moving in Collaboration programme and is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund, along with our funders, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
We encourage applications from professional choreographers and composers regardless of ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or socio-economic circumstances. We are open to discussing additional supports for those who require them.
Makers and performers from all forms, styles and cultures are welcome, including traditional arts, improvisatory practices and hip-hop.
Following this process, one choreographer and one composer may be invited to undertake further creative development in Dublin with the Luail Ensemble in November.
The residency will bring 21 artists together for creative exchange from 20–25 July 2026 at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast, guided by choreographers Jonathan Burrows and Liz Roche, and composer Brian Irvine.
Luail invites professional choreographers and composers based in the North or South of Ireland to apply for Resonant Bodies / Shared Sounds, a two-stage shared island residency project, hosted in partnership with Maiden Voyage Dance.
Application Deadline: 20/Mar/26, 5pm
Learn more: bit.ly/4alzIkQ
The company began the year with Lucas Condró Asymmetrical-Motion workshops, including sessions with the ensemble and an open workshop for the wider community. Three days of tuning into our bodies, and noticing the details in how we move was a perfect way to start the year.
Read more: bit.ly/3KN3OFk
Fancy a contemporary dance performance this Saturday night? We’re happy to offer a special discount code for the final performance of Dancehall in Limerick!
Saturday, 1 November - 8pm
at @limetreetheatre.bsky.social
Book Now: limetreebelltable.ie/events/dance...
Use the code: Luail25!!
DANCEHALL is an unrestrained tribute to what it means to be alive - together, egos smashed up, in the moment.
Only one more show left - don't miss it!
Book now: bit.ly/3Joch0O
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick
1 November at 8pm
📸: Ros Kavanagh
Luail is funded by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ Dancehall 2025 Tour
Only two more shows left - don't miss it!
𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬 | 29 October - 8pm: bit.ly/474N30J
Black Box / Town Hall Theatre
𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 | 1 November - 8pm: bit.ly/3Joch0O
@limetreetheatre.bsky.social
photo: Steve O' Connor
Luail is funded by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
We have prepared a short guide to help you familiarise yourself with the elements of the Dancehall before you arrive for the performance.
Find the guide here: bit.ly/3W2Hg5s
This guide covers aspects of the production, such as set design, costumes, music, and background information about the show.
A group of UCC theatre students standing in the hall of Cork opera house before the performance of Dancehall by Luail
What a night!
Yesterday night we invited all UCC Theatre students to @corkoperahouse.bsky.social to see the production of "Dancehall" by Ireland's newly formed National Dance Company, @luaildance.bsky.social
An exciting opportunity for students to see this beautiful work 👯
Luail is offering up to 7 places for experienced professional dance and multidisciplinary artists to attend morning workshops with our company dancers, led by Akeim Toussaint Buck.
10 to 14 Nov/25
10am-12pm
DanceHouse
For all information and application form: bit.ly/4hfBmYg
"Revisit the power and raw humanity of our old dancehalls in a veritable tribute to what it means to be alive!"
- via @echolive.bsky.social on Dancehall, created by Emma Martin.
Read more: www.echolive.ie/entert.../wh...
"Watching Emma work with an amazing team of Stephen Dodd on lighting, Katie Davenport on costumes, the incredible dancers of Luail and the musicians from Crash Ensemble, all the tech, admin, support team, has made me feel actual gratitude " - Dancehall's composer Andrew Hamilton.
🔗: bit.ly/3INoqME
Final shows of the tour - Don’t miss REVERB!
𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗢 | 30 Sep
@hawkswellsligo.bsky.social
Selling fast: bit.ly/48AMyfN
𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗥 | 02 Oct
The Linen Hall, Castlebar
SOLD OUT!
𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 | 10 Oct
@limetreetheatre.bsky.social
Tickets Available: bit.ly/46YVPwY
Dancehall is an unrestrained tribute to what it means to be alive - together, egos smashed up, in the moment.
DANCEHALL on Tour 2025
Info & Bookings: luail.ie/production/d...
Luail is funded by the @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Irish Times
“Made for young people but suitable for anyone – a tricky balance to strike – Reverb is pitched at just the right level.”
“... a feel-good celebration of togetherness through dance and music.”
REVERB on tour across the island of Ireland this Autumn: bit.ly/4gk6Xrm
"Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival Returns to Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable This October, and REVERB, presented by Luail, marks their first ever appearance in the festival (...)"
Read more: www.limerick.ie/discover/liv...
Tipperary Dance Festival 2025 is back this October 1–10 across Tipperary.
The festival brings together world-class choreographers and Irish artists in performances, residencies, workshops, and community events.
Read more: www.ireland-live.ie/news/nenagh-...
Pictured: Nicola Curry - Maiden Voyage Dance; Richard Wakely – outgoing BIAF Director; Miranda Driscoll – Luail; and Eileen McClory – Off The Rails Dance.
Congratulations to Belfast International Arts Festival on the launch of #BIAF25!
Luail is looking forward to bringing DANCEHALL to THE MAC on 15 October. Learn more: lnkd.in/dZT8hP77
🎟 Info & Bookings: bit.ly/45gundp
Deeply saddened to hear of Seán Rocks’ passing. A brilliant broadcaster, actor, and true champion of the arts. His warmth, intelligence, and curiosity shone in every conversation.
He’ll be deeply missed. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
'Dance like no one is watching.' Choreographer Dylan Quinn writes about his innovative Dance Corner, a fresh and fun invitation to throw some shapes and groove your cares away with @luaildance.bsky.social, across six counties and 26 locations in 32 days. artscouncil-ni.org/news/guest-c...
Luail is thrilled to announce that REVERB is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival 2025!
REVERB, created by choreographer Sarah Golding in collaboration with composer and musician Lisa Canny; connects us to the combined power of physicality, music and legacy.
For tickets and info: bit.ly/4m4wLd1
This July, Luail will host Moving in Collaboration International Intensive, a two-week programme at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, UL, from 7 - 18 July 2025.
Learn more: bit.ly/4l2Svpu
"Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week!" - via DonegalDaily
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/17/d...
Mo Harte joined Dermot on @rteradio1.bsky.social to talk about making theatre more accessible for people with disabilities.
As part of CHORA’s premiere in May, Mo offered an Audio Description & Touch Tour experience.
Listen to the full conversation: bit.ly/4kDx7GU
📷: Mo Harte's personal archive
“In Ireland, it can be difficult to have a career as a dancer. There aren’t enough companies to get full time work, so you have to expand what you’re up to." - Choreographer Robyn Byrne for Westmeath Examiner.
www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2025/06/02/w...
