Luail Dance
@luaildance.bsky.social
Luail exists to embody, embed and empower dance across the island of Ireland.
#LuailDance
#LuailDance
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!!
Saturday, 1 November - 8pm
at @limetreetheatre.bsky.social
Book Now: limetreebelltable.ie/events/dance...
Use the code: Luail25!!
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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!!
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
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
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
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
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
October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ 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
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.
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.
October 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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.
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.
Reposted by Luail Dance
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 👯
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 👯
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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 👯
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
10 to 14 Nov/25
10am-12pm
DanceHouse
For all information and application form: bit.ly/4hfBmYg
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
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...
- via @echolive.bsky.social on Dancehall, created by Emma Martin.
Read more: www.echolive.ie/entert.../wh...
October 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"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...
- 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
🔗: bit.ly/3INoqME
Probably Untrustworthy Thoughts
From 15 October to 1 November, Ireland's new dance company Luail will tour 'Dancehall', with choreography by Emma Martin and music by Andrew Hamilton. Here, the composer reflects on the creation of th...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"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
🔗: 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
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
September 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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
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.
DANCEHALL on Tour 2025
Info & Bookings: luail.ie/production/d...
Luail is funded by the @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.
September 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
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
“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
September 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 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
“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...
Read more: www.limerick.ie/discover/liv...
Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival Returns to Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable This October
The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival makes its much-anticipated return to Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable from 1st – 11th October 2025, bringing a vibrant programme of theatre, dance, music, film, workshops, and community events designed especially for young audiences and their families.
www.limerick.ie
September 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"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...
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-...
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-...
EVENTS: Tipperary Dance Festival announce line-up for upcoming festival
The Tipperary Dance Festival takes place across Tipperary from October 1-10.
www.ireland-live.ie
September 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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-...
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
Luail is looking forward to bringing DANCEHALL to THE MAC on 15 October. Learn more: lnkd.in/dZT8hP77
🎟 Info & Bookings: bit.ly/45gundp
August 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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
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.
He’ll be deeply missed. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
It is with profound sadness that RTÉ announces the death of radio presenter and actor Seán Rocks. Seán died last night following a brief illness at the age of 63.
Seán is survived by his beloved Catherine and sons Christian and Morgan.
May he rest in peace.
Seán is survived by his beloved Catherine and sons Christian and Morgan.
May he rest in peace.
July 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
He’ll be deeply missed. Sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposted by Luail Dance
'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...
Guest columnist: Dylan Quinn – Dance Corner | Arts Council NI
Years ago, I talked with dance friends about how good it would be if every village, town and city had a free water station and a free dance station. In…
artscouncil-ni.org
July 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
'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
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
July 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
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
Learn more: bit.ly/4l2Svpu
June 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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
Learn more: bit.ly/4l2Svpu
"Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week!" - via DonegalDaily
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/17/d...
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/17/d...
Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week! - Donegal Daily
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Advertisement Choose your dance move… Ulster-based Dance Artist Dylan Quinn invites the people of Donegal to dance with him…
www.donegaldaily.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Dance Corner waltzing into three Donegal towns this week!" - via DonegalDaily
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/17/d...
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
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
June 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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
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...
www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2025/06/02/w...
Westmeath’s Robyn Byrne: Bringing order to chaos | Westmeath Examiner
www.westmeathexaminer.ie
June 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“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...
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
bit.ly/43RmE3N
Five For Your Radar: Hank Wedel, Wes Anderson, Listowel Writers...
The Dirtbirds also bring their comedy show to the Everyman in Cork
www.irishexaminer.com
May 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"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
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...
www.echolive.ie/entertainmen...
Theatre Nights: Dance, comedy... and harbour fest
What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.
www.echolive.ie
May 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"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...
www.echolive.ie/entertainmen...
