May 2022
DUBLIN DANCE FESTIVAL
CYD will premiere their new work A CALL TO YOU at the Dublin Dance Festival May 20 & 21 at Project Arts Centre Dublin, with a preview at the Backstage Theatre May 12. More info & booking
February 2022
AUDITIONS
Catherine Young Dance is looking for dancers for new work to premiere in May 2022.
We welcome skilled professional dancers with solid experience, a high level of contemporary/classical technique (experience in additional forms welcome), strong theatrical presence, stamina as well as a strong background in improvisation. We are looking for empathetic performers who are open minded, generous in spirit, kind and courageous. All ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds & nationalities welcome to apply.
Applicants must be min.18 years of age and be either fully vaccinated or consenting to frequent covid-testing, as required for venues/travel.
Audition Dates and Locations
February 23-24 Brussels (KVS)
February 26 Dublin (DanceHouse)
To apply, please fill out this google form link and include your: expression of interest, contact information, along with a short 1-2 minute video link that shows your movement (indicate who you are in the video if it is not a solo work). Please include your CV also.
Applicants must be available for the full period March 21 – May 29 2022 in order to apply and must also be already eligible to work in Europe/Ireland.
Location for rehearsals & performances: Ireland
Deadline for applications: February 16th at 12 midnight (Irish time), 2022 (Please do not wait until the last moment to apply).
Audition is by invite only and those invited will be notified as soon as possible (latest by February 19th).
November 2021
FLOATING ON A DEAD SEA| Dublin Dance Festival Winter Edition 2021
November 26 & 27 Backstage Theatre 8pm
September 2021
CULTURE NIGHT | THE WELCOMING PROJECT - Homecoming
July 2021
FUNK & FOLK Podcast (Series 1)
Following the highly successful Funk & Folk online dance programme, CYD now brings you Funk & Folk - the podcast. Funk & Folk is a multi-cultural dance platform sharing the richness of distinct dance cultures and traditions from around the world. To date, the series has featured workshops and talks from leading world artists in Hip Hop, House dance, West African, Afro-Haitian, Afro Cuban, Indian Kathak, Palestinian Dabke, Irish step dance, Munnix (Irish), Sean Nós, flamenco, tap and funk. Hosted by Catherine Young herself, this new podcast series dives a little deeper into each tradition by chatting with some of the artists to open a window into each dance's styles, cultures, and politics. As Catherine journeys through the different styles over five weeks, we begin to see the connections through them all – how powerful a medium dance is, how it can bring us together, connect us, heal us and ultimately transform society.
In this inaugural series, we are delighted to welcome world class, award winning artists in their fields:
Sekou Heru (New York) - House dance
Noora Baker (Palestine) – Palestinian Dabke dance
Kieran Jordan (Boston) Sean nós/old style Irish
Jean Appollon (Boston/Haiti) - Afro-Haitian dance
Sonia Sabri (UK) - Indian Kathak
New release every Wednesday starting July 29th. Listen at Siamsa Tire or on Soundcloud and Spotify.
Supported by: Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council & The Arts Council
FUNK & FOLK 3 (May 22/23)
A MULTICULTURAL DANCE WEEKEND presented by Catherine Young Dance in association with Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council, & The Arts Council. Join us for a full weekend of funk and folk dance from around the world with a stellar line-up of world class dancers and teachers. This weekend is a chance to try out different styles of dance or to deepen your understanding of existing styles. Check out classes in Irish dance, Palestinian Dabkeh, West African, Afro-Brazilian, Sean Nós, House & Hip Hop. Teachers will share their insights and background into each tradition as well as giving a fun 90 minute workshop.
Saturday May 22nd
10am Kathak (Indian dance) with Sonia Sabiri (UK)
11:45pm Palestinian Dabke with Sharaf DarZaid (Palestine +2hrs)
2pm Munnix (Irish) with Jonathan Kelliher (irl)
3:45pm House dance with Matt Szczerek (irl)
Sunday May 23rd
11am Funk & Street Dance with Olwyn Lyons (irl)
12:45pm Afro Cuban with Relampago Pento (Austria +1hr)
3pm Afro – Haitian with Jean Apollon (USA -5hrs) 10amUSA
4:45pm Sean Nós with Edwina Guckian
FREE but registration is required BOOK HERE
Supported by: Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council & The Arts Council
FUNK & FOLK 2 (Mar 20/21)
A MULTICULTURAL DANCE WEEKEND presented by Catherine Young Dance in association with Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council, & The Arts Council. Join us for a full weekend of funk and folk dance from around the world with a stellar line-up of world class dancers and teachers. This weekend is a chance to try out different styles of dance or to deepen your understanding of existing styles. Check out classes in Irish dance, Palestinian Dabkeh, West African, Afro-Brazilian, Sean Nós, House & Hip Hop. Teachers will share their insights and background into each tradition as well as giving a fun 90 minute workshop.
Saturday March 20th
11am Tap with Jason Bernard
12:45pm Sean Nós with Sibéal Davitt
3pm Funk & Voguing with Jade O’Connor
4:45pm West African Dance with Yahya Kamate
Sunday March 21st
11am Munnix with Jonathan Kelliher
12:45pm Flamenco with Rocio Montaya
3pm Afro – Haitian with Jean Apollon
4:45pm House with Sekou Heru
FREE but registration is required BOOK HERE
Supported by: Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council & The Arts Council
FUNK & FOLK weekend 1 (January 30/31)
A MULTICULTURAL DANCE WEEKEND presented by Catherine Young Dance in association with Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council, & The Arts Council. Join us for a full weekend of funk and folk dance from around the world with a stellar line-up of world class dancers and teachers. This weekend is a chance to try out different styles of dance or to deepen your understanding of existing styles. Check out classes in Irish dance, Palestinian Dabkeh, West African, Afro-Brazilian, Sean Nós, House & Hip Hop. Teachers will share their insights and background into each tradition as well as giving a fun 90 minute workshop.
Saturday January 30th
10am Traditional Irish Step Dancing with James Greenan
11:45am House Dance with Jack Bain
2pm Munnix Style Irish Dance with Jonathan Kelliher
3:45pm West African Dance with Yahya Kamate
Sunday January 31st
10am Afro-Brazilian Dance with Alessandra Azevedo
11:45am Hip Hop with Tobi Omoteso
2pm PalestinianDabkeh with Salma Ataya
3:45pm Sean Nós with Kieran Jordan
FREE but registration is required BOOK HERE
Supported by: Siamsa Tire, Kerry County Council & The Arts Council
MOVE IT! online class series as part of Kerry Dance Residency
3pm Dance for the Young at heart (50+) More info
4.30pm Youth dance More info
6pm African dance More info
FREE, register at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.