Commissioned by Luail - Ireland’s national, all-island dance company, this film portrays new dance works, created by four choreographers with communities across the island. Docs Ireland: To This I Belong + Q&A with filmmaker Nicky Larkin Showing: 20 June 2026 at 3.30pm All info: bit.ly/4v0kb2L

✨ Luail is excited to begin the creative process for a new collaboration with Companhia Dançando com a Diferença, co-produced by Dublin Dance Festival and Culturgest - Fundação CGD, premiering in 2027.

"(...) In an Irish context, there is both a strong cultural history of mourning and, at times, a tendency to suppress or contain emotion." _ Mufutau Yusuf for @news.rte.ie Read more: bit.ly/42SGGKR

Yesterday, we took over Dublin Dance Festival’s Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of The Fifth Sun. Read more about how it was here: www.dublindancefestival.ie/news/article...

After a sold-out run in Dublin, TROJANS heads into its final 2 performances. ★★★★ "Suberbly brought to life by Luail's dancers" @irishtimes.com TROJANS TOUR 2026 🎟️: bit.ly/4bYZNsJ 29 & 30 April Island Hall, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn 📷: Luca Truffarelli

"Today, at 85 years old, she's performing with Luail's company of dancers this spring in Philip Connaughton's revival of TROJANS." Read Joanna Bank's interview in the Irish Country Magazine: irishcountrymagazine.ie/its-a-discip...

"Watching a show like Trojans, you can feel a bit more human, you get to see the sweat, and the struggle and the difficulty and the challenge, and that’s life – and nothing’s changed." - Choreographer Philip Connaughton for @rte.ie Culture. Read more: bit.ly/4bIfvbb

💡 #opportunity 👉Call out: Resonant Bodies/Shared Sounds @luaildance.bsky.social 🗣Choreographers & composers from/or based in the North or South of Ireland to apply for a two-stage shared island residency project @maidenvoyage.bsky.social 📋 www.performingartsforum.ie/opportunity/...

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.

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-...

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...

"With set and costume design by Katie Davenport and lighting design by Sinéad McKenna, and featuring Cork composer Sam Perkin, Chora sees the dancers and musicians draw on their bodies, instruments, and ultimately, each other." - via @irishexaminer.bsky.social bit.ly/43RmE3N

"Next Wednesday, May 28, Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company - in collaboration with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, brings its inaugural performance, Chora, to the Opera House (...)" - via @echolive.bsky.social www.echolive.ie/entertainmen...

Choreographer Liz Roche: ‘In the years to come, we want that being a dancer in Ireland is not something that out of the ordinary." Via Irish Independent. Read more: bit.ly/42KdlTQ Photo: Ailbhe O'Donnell

"Our artistic programme is forging strong connections between traditions, artists and communities, through the creation of bold, high-quality, collaborative works across various disciplines, scales, languages and performance spaces." Via RTÉ Culture. Read more: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Clara Kerr shares her experiences performing in CHORA, and speaks to the physical and emotional range of the work, from the precision and drive of "I Contain Multitudes" to the quiet sensitivity of "Constellations" to the raw release of "Invocation." ⁠ Read the full reflection here: bit.ly/42MSpvy

Submissions are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Luail Workshop. We’re grateful for the interest and excitement around future opportunities with the company.

This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for the Luail Workshop is this Friday, 11 April, at 1 p.m. (BST). This is an opportunity for professional dancers to engage with Luail’s artistic team and be considered for future projects. Click this link: bit.ly/4hokDk2

The next iteration of Branar Meitheal commences in June 2025 supported by the Arts Council Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit two roles for the programme.

Thank you to everyone who applied for Moving in Collaboration International Intensive 2025. We appreciate the time and effort you put into each application and look forward to meeting the selected artist this July. Best of luck to all applicants.

Masterclass with Luail as part of the Dublin Dance Festival 2025 Participants are invited to explore Guy Nader & Maria Campos's unique partnering technique through the movement vocabulary inspired by their new work, created as part of a triple bill for CHORA. Info & Bookings: bit.ly/4iaHTmV

🚨#jobfairy Reminder ... ⏰Closing Date 5pm This Thursday 20 March 👉Rehearsal Director @luaildance.bsky.social 🗣 To develop a panel of experienced freelance Rehearsal Directors who will be available to consult or assist on a project basis 📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/job/rehearsal-director/

Clár Séasúir 2025 Ós rud é gurb é Luail an compántas rince náisiúnta agus uile-oileáin, tá sé de chúram air a chinntiú gur léiriú ar an saol in Éirinn sa lá atá inniu ann atá ina chuid oibre. Mar sin de, tá leagan Gaeilge de Chlár Séasúir 2025 ar fáil mar PDF digiteach. luail.ie/whats-on/

"This Saturday, March 15, to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, the new all-island and national dance company Luail will share free dance workshops led by Dance Deputy Edwina Guckian." Read more: www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/03/14/d...

"A treat for St Patrick's Day weekend: A famous Mayo island is to host a free dancing workshop by Ireland's new National Dance Company." Read more below: www.mayonews.ie/news/westpor...

📣Luail Workshop – Future Opportunities with the Company Luail is inviting skilled professional dancers to apply for an exclusive workshop designed to engage with our artistic team and explore future collaborations. 🔗For info and application details: bit.ly/4hokDk2

Change is a hope-filled reimagining of the world with diverse bodies from diverse lands. It is a celebration of interconnectedness and an invocation, we are weaving a call to climate action. Click here: bit.ly/43ok32n Funded by the @artscouncilireland.bsky.social with additional funding by Luail.

Walk With Me | 23 March in Enniscorthy 🎟️ Tickets available now: bit.ly/4ikhlzh Celebrating the Spring Equinox, a community cast will take the audience along the scenic banks of the Slaney River in an evocative and immersive performance-in-promenade experience.