The Step Up Dance Project seeks five early-career dancers for its 15th edition in 2025. This program provides professional development for recent dance graduates or emerging dancers in Ireland, hosted by Arts Council Ireland, Dance Limerick, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, and Dance Ireland.
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024
Organizer: Arts Council of Ireland, Dance Limerick, Irish World Academy, Dance Ireland
Who It’s For: Early-career dancers born or residing in Ireland who graduated in 2022 or later
Program Dates: Eight-week residency, summer 2025
Location: Dance Limerick, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
Apply here.
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About Step Up 2025
Step Up’s 15th edition offers an extended eight-week program featuring six weeks of training and choreographic work with Philip Connaughton, followed by the two-week Moving in Collaboration intensive with Luail, Ireland’s National Dance Company. Guided by Rehearsal Director Lucia Kickham and curated by Fearghus Ó Conchúir with Dance Limerick Director Mary Wycherley, Step Up supports dancers in developing technical and creative skills while connecting with Ireland’s dance community.
Key Details
Compensation: €650 per week for 8 weeks, plus accommodation
Eligibility: Dancers born or resident in Ireland who graduated in 2022 or later or began their professional career through alternative routes
Application: CV, personal statement, and 1-minute improvisation video link
Read the full terms and conditions here.
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