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CoisCéim Dance Theatre
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SEE. TOUCH. FEEL. DANCE. "boundary-busting" dance theatre from Ireland. On Stage. On Film. Off Site. Artistic Director: David Bolger. Primary funder:Arts Council Ireland. More: coisceim.com
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COME AS YOU ARE - our new policy and plan to mainstream access and inclusivity by foregrounding care is up on our website now.

Have a read: www.coisceim.com/us/work/poli...
August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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MOVING SIGNATURES
A new collaboration between CoisCéim Broadreach & IMMA Horizons (@immaireland.bsky.social)
Led by Jonathan Mitchell
A slow-art and creative dance project for adults of all ages.

Photo by Ros Kavanagh.

#IMMACollection #ArtAsAgency

www.coisceim.com/dance/broadr...
July 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Our Artistic Director David Bolger spoke to The Sunday Independent about his wonderful dog, Alex!

Read the full article here: www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
July 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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We’re delighted that DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger is featured in The Guardian’s highlight of dance and circus theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (@edfringe.bsky.social)! 💙

Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...

#AssemblyFest #MyAssembly #EdFringe #PavilionTheatre
June 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Mufutau Yusuf and Alex Vostokova have begun rehearsals for BENCH!

The award-winning series of outdoor dance commissions is back with two compelling new solos this summer!

Keep up to date here: www.coisceim.com/productions/...
June 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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DANCEHALL BLUES captivated sold-out audiences at the Dublin Fringe, don't miss your chance to catch the "expertly ingenious" (Irish Times) production in the Pavilion Theatre ahead of its transfer to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 💙

Get your tickets here: www.coisceim.com/productions/...
June 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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We were delighted to kick off our ITI Offsite @ CoisCéim Residencies 2025 with Aoife Cassidy last week!

Have a look at what Aoife got up to in the CoisCéim Studio👀

Find out more here: www.coisceim.com/dance/profes...
June 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Two new BENCH commissions, new board members, performances, projects and more!

Read all about it in our newsletter bit.ly/3TiEKqi 👀
June 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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As we say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our recent call-out, we are delighted to announce a number of new appointments including Conall Bolger, the CEO of Trifecta Ireland, as our new Chair... more www.coisceim.com/news/board-a...
June 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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BENCH, our award winning series of outdoor dance commissions is back with two compelling new solos this summer! We’re delighted to announce Mufutau Yusuf and Alex Vostokova as the creators of new works for this unique collection of street-side performances.
June 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We’re delighted that DANCEHALL BLUES will be heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer! See if you can spot us in the official @edfringe.bsky.social trailer 👀

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31 July - 2 August | @paviliontheatre.bsky.social
12 - 24 August | Assembly @dancebase.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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We're thrilled to welcome back and support Marion Carriau with a two week residency as she develops a new work catalysed by her Choreography Connects residency in 2023 - here's a sneak peek of her researching with her children from Uzes earlier this year!
May 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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NOMINATED FOR BEST PRODUCTION & BEST DESIGN, DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ IRISH TIMES
“Bolger’s dark odyssey…this show packs a punch”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ARTS REVIEW
"CoisCéim’s DANCEHALL BLUES takes Outstanding Dance Production of the Year for its irresistible grace and charm"
May 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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We were delighted to share COISCÉIM CINEMATHEQUE, our new partnership with Numeridanse, and the film BREAKIN’ BROTHERS with audiences at Phizzfest 2025! A massive thank you to Phizzfest, Micromedia, Wildfire Films and Numeridanse.

Find out more here: www.coisceim.com/films/phizzf...
May 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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BOLD, GRIPPING, UNMISSABLE.

DANCEHALL BLUES is back! See David Bolger's “dark odyssey” (Irish Times) live this summer for THREE NIGHTS ONLY in Dublin ahead of its UK Premiere as part of Culture Ireland’s Edinburgh Showcase!

Find out more: www.coisceim.com/productions/...
May 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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PHIZZFEST 2025
Enjoy this clip from Wildfire Films and CoisCéim Dance Theatre's BREAKIN' BROTHERS...

You can catch Cristian Emmanuel Dirocie, José Guillermo Dirocie & Rónan Ó Snodaigh in BREAKIN’ BROTHERS at the Pillar Centre on 10 May at 7:30pm!

www.coisceim.com/films/phizzf...
May 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Phizzfest is coming soon! From Dorset Street to the Cross Guns billboard in the heart of Phibsboro, we’re partnering with Micromedia to bring you a trio of international dance film gems from Numeridanse.

@phizzfest.bsky.social @una-music.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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We're celebrating a decade of collaboration with Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) in 2025, continuing a shared commitment to professional development with a new series of short-term residencies at CoisCéim’s vibrant ATRIUM studio, 42 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3.
April 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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To celebrate International Dance Day 2025, we’re delighted to announce that we have joined Numeridanse – France's Maison de la Danse's seminal video platform dedicated entirely to dance. www.coisceim.com/films/numeri...
April 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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“..dance can express the unspeakable… [it] can awaken empathy, inspire kindness, and spark a desire to heal rather than harm…” Read Mikhail Baryshnikov’s incisive, thought provoking message for this year’s #internationaldanceday2025 here:

www.international-dance-day.org/pdfs/message...
April 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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MEET THE CAST OF DANCEHALL BLUES
Emily Kilkenny Roddy

We’re beyond excited to welcome the phenomenal Emily Kilkenny Roddy as she makes her CoisCéim debut in DANCEHALL BLUES!
April 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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| BROADREACH |

Thank you to everyone who brought their dancing shoes to the Carmelite Community Centre and to Anderson De Souza for leading the Easter Dance Class!

Dance Classes for Older People | Wednesdays | 2.30 - 4pm | Carmelite Community Centre | €5 per class
April 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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We are delighted that Alex O'Neill is returning to DANCEHALL BLUES after he captivated sold-out audiences at Dublin Fringe!

Get your tickets here: www.coisceim.com/productions/…
April 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Francis Footwork VR has finished its tour in Croatia!

After 25 performances across Europe the mirror ball is back in its box...until the next time! We want to say a huge congratulations to all of the technicians, performers and audience members that made this tour so special.
April 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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BROADREACH |
Easter Dance Class Double Bill with Anderson De Souza at the Carmelite Community Centre

Tuesday 15 April | 2.15-3.00pm | FREE taster class as part of the Golden Wonders Tea Party
Wednesday 16 April | 2.30-4.00pm | €5 drop in class
Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2
There is a black framed triptych of images against a red backdrop. From L-R: A group of people are dancing in a large hall. Hands are being held from two lines. Two women sit at a desk and chat. Text reads: BROADREACH | Easter Dance Class Double Bill with Anderson De Souza at the Carmelite Community Centre. Free special event | April 15th. Weekly Wednesday Class | April 16th.
April 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM