11th January 2016

DU Dance were delighted to have been nominated for the Allianz Arts & Business NI 2016 Community Prize for its work over the last eight years in Northern Ireland working at a community level to engage young people in dance. Artistic Director Mags Byrne stated:

“I believe dance has the potential to be life changing. It helps to build self-esteem and social connections and allows young people to present themselves in a positive light”

We are also pleased to be entering into a new sponsorship with Belfast Harbour who won the Business of the Year Award.

It was great to sit back and take a seat in the audience for the awards ceremony, watch some brilliant performances and celebrate the achievements of our arts community, supported and recognised also by the business community.

14th December 2015

DU Dance (NI) have published their Annual Report 2014-2015.

The report details the organisational structure, programmes of work and key statistics that reflect the impact of DU Dance (NI)’s work in 2014-2015.

This year’s report takes an infographic format making it more accessible and engaging.

It is available to read here: Annual Report 2014-2015

9th October 2015

Youth Focus Dungannon

An evening for young people from the Dungannon area, from many diverse cultures, to question what separates them and to meet key agencies as they celebrate their diversity. A brilliant, engaging and informative event thanks to Dungannon Youth Resource Centre.

9th September 2015

On Saturday evening the youth dance groups took to the stage at the Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey as DU Dance presented some of the best youth dance from Austria, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the National Youth Groups from Scotland.

“It is really exciting to be able to welcome some of the professional dancers of the future to Northern Ireland. Almost all are coming here for the first time and our own young dancers will get to meet and network with them. I hope that wherever people go in Belfast City over the weekend, 18th – 20th September, dance will be in evidence”. Mags Byrne, DU Dance (NI) Artistic Director. 

On Saturday over 300 local dancers, aged 8 to 80 years took over the city of Belfast for an afternoon with everything from Tango at train stops to Hip Hop in empty shops, in association with somewhereto which helps 16-25 year olds access free space and support to make activities happen and so breathe life into our cities. The finale, an unexpected mass dance celebration, with live music from Beyond Skin, in the grounds of City Hall thrilled the Saturday shoppers, locals and tourists alike.

8th September 2015

Wrapping around the festival, to bring dance into the every day public life DU Dance presented a series of Exhibitions at Belfast City Hall, the Crescent Arts Centre and Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th September.

The exhibitions include photographs, by Joe Fox, from the company’s work which spans performances, workshops and community projects. These evocative photographs have long been an integral element of DU Dance’s activities.  

DU Dance (NI) brought warmth and energy to Belfast brightening up the City from 14th to 20th September with pop-up performances, a mass dance celebration, photographic exhibitions and film showings alongside an International Youth Dance Showcase, bringing groups together from across the island of Ireland, the UK and Europe to Northern Ireland for the first time.

And on Friday 18th a warm welcome to all the groups was given by Alderman Guy Spence, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, before they all boogied down Royal Avenue to perform at Culture Night.

14th August 2015

If you’re buzzing with energy and looking for a cool youth dance class  with exciting performance opportunities to be involved in come and join us! We especially want to see some boys joining the group this time…. all welcome, whatever experience, just bring your energy!

Sessions will start up again at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, Ballymoney, Friday 15th January 5pm – 7pm.

With thanks to the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for supporting this group.

13th August 2015

We hope you all had a great Christmas and now ready and raring to get dancing again into the New Year. All newcomers welcome so come along to the regular classes on Wednesdays. Join us for fun warm up sessions, cool music and some exciting performance opportunities for you to be involved in!

Sessions start up again at the Dungannon Youth Resource Centre on WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY

SUTEMINIS (8-11 yrs) 6pm – 7pm

SUTEMOS ( 12-24 YRS) 7pm – 8.30pm

If you are new & want to take part in these sessions please complete & return a form.

Sutemos mini letter January 2016

Sutemos letter January 2016

With thanks to Dungannon Youth Resource Centre for supporting this group.