Tipperary Dance Festival is taking place on the 1st of October and will run until the 10th of October.
The 16th edition of Tipperary Dance Festival (TDF’25) brings internationally renowned choreographers, leading Irish artists and local communities together for a week of performances, workshops & professional development.
From The Source Arts Centre in Thurles to STAC Chapel in Clonmel and Nenagh Arts Centre, audiences will experience world-class dance in intimate, welcoming settings.
Festival Highlights:
- Satiri by Italian master Virgilio Sieni, with live cello| The Source Arts Centre, Thurles | Thur 02 Oct at 20:00
- Double Bill: Repilcas by Alexandre Iseli & Dances Like A Bomb by Junk Ensemble | STAC Chapel, Clomel | Fri 03 Oct at 19:00
- Double-Bill Residency Showings: Opening Grounds by Stephan Herwig & Austin McQuinn and Extranjero (Stranger) by Ian Garside | Dwan Academy, Thurles | Sat 04 Oct at 18:30
- Impasse by Nigeria-born Irish choreographer Mufutau Yusuf | The Source Arts Centre, Thurles | Sat 04 Oct at 18:30
- Family Show Triple Bill: short dance film and two live performances | Nenagh Arts Centre | Tue 07 Oct at 12:00-13:00
- Masterclass Programme: dancers discover new approaches to their practice (Thurles)
- Dance in Schools: ROLLING! by Mónica Muñoz brings the joy of dance to children (across the county)
- Workshops for all: from Argentine Tango for beginners to movement classes for over 40s (Thurles/Nenagh)
- Professional Encounters: international curators & artists gathering (Thurles)
Artistic Director Alexandre Iseli says: “Dance can help us cultivate ways to live together. This starts with seeing differences, embracing them, and staying curious. We fail as a group when people are left out or misrepresented.”