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Hard to be Soft, Oona Doherty.
Photo: Luca Truffarelli
Liv O'Donoghue, Totems, National Gallery of Ireland
English National Ballet, Giselle, Akram Khan
Photo: Laurent Liotardo
Selma Daniel and Dagmara Jerzak, A-do-le-ta!, Dance House 2018
Photo: Sandra Walsh
Ryoko Yagyu and Rodolfo Saraiva, Giselle, Projects Arts Centre.
Photo: Declan English
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Dance is an integral component of the Irish cultural landscape.
The Arts Council offers a wide range of financial supports across artforms and arts practices, including dance.
A number of schemes and initiatives have been established for the particular support of dance.
Links to dance organisations funded by the Arts Council.
Information and advice for dance artists seeking funding
The primary purpose of the Arts Council’s touring policy is to ensure that regional audiences have access to high quality arts experiences in a number of artforms.
How many people are within driving distance of your venue? Who are they and are you reaching them?
This policy paper sets out the current policy and strategy for Dance as it aligns with the key objectives and desired outcomes of Making Great Art Work.
I am a professional dance artist. I would like to create a new piece of work to be presented to an audience. Can the Arts Council assist?
Do you only support professional practising artists?
I've been invited to showcase my work abroad. Can the Arts Council help?
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Dance Policy and Strategy 2018(PDF, 0.54 MB, 4 pages)
The Arts Council Dance and Education Report(PDF, 0.82 MB, 42 pages)
Making Great Art Work - Arts Council Strategy (2016–2025)(PDF, 3.29MB, 48 pages)
Arts Council Ballet Policy Review(PDF, .3MB, 40 pages)
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