In the decade since its inception, Dance Theatre of Ireland
has exemplified excellence and innovation in choreography,
music & design.. Featuring the work of its Artistic Directors Robert
Connor & Loretta Yurick and distinguished international
guest choreographers*, it has developed a reputation for producing
dance theatre which is passionate, evocative, sophisticated yet
arrestingly pure - exciting dance which is at times both fierce
and uplifting.
Dance Theatre of Ireland tours extensively to all major
venues in Ireland and Northern Ireland and by invitation to international
Festivals and theatres in Europe. Featuring a repertoire
rich in collaboration with Irish composers and artists, increasingly,
the company works with New Technologies.
Performing with Dance Theatre of Ireland are some of the finest
dancers in Ireland, as well as international guests . The Company's
work has been described as:
"Stunning" (The Irish Times)
"...exhilarating and thrilling."(The
Dublin Event Guide)
"Brilliant. Magnificent. Superb."
(The Evening Herald)
"Spare and elegant" (Ballet International)
"real theatrical flair" (Dance Europe)
Dance Theatre of Ireland opened in October 2000 a state of
the art Centre for Dance
in Dun Laoghaire at Bloomfields. The New Centre is the home of the
Company and its extensive award-winning Outreach
Programme, Dance POP, as well as a diverse programme of
dance classes & courses for adults and young people.