DYDC

Great morning yesterday for our IYDF photocall. Huge thank you to Smock Alley Theatre and The Gaiety School Of Acting for their contribution.

Just over 3 weeks to go.

Get your tickets at https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

DYDC is delighted to announce the return of the Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF) at Smock Alley Theatre Sunday 5th July.

This year's festival welcomes youth dance groups and artists from across Ireland and Europe, including 2 newly created dance pieces from our Summer and International Dance residencies under the leadership of choreographers Alex O'Neill and Adrián Herrera

Tickets are now on sale https://smockalley.com/irish-youth-dance-festival-2026

📸 Pointe Shots

The Irish Youth Dance Festival is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Throw back to our Annual Gala in the dlr Mill Theatre in March. Some wonderful images captured by Ewa Figaszewska

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