U.Dance National Panel announces selected entries!

15th June 2021

Congratulations to all the talented youth dance companies and individuals from across the UK & Ireland who have been selected by the U.Dance National Panel to represent their region at this year’s U.Dance National Showcase 2021.

We are delighted that Northern Ireland will be represented by Jenography Dance with their film ‘Liberty of Lockdown’ and SLD St Louise’s Dance with their film ‘Time’. With Laois Youth Dance Ensemble and their film ‘Fearless’ chosen to represent Ireland.

We look forward to watching them and all other entries streamed on the One Dance UK Channels on 16-18th July.

Find out more: U.Dance National Showcase 2021

Job Opportunity Marketing Co-Ordinator (p/t)

21st May 2021

DU Dance (NI) is seeking a highly motivated and creative freelance Marketing Co-Ordinator to join our small, lively and productive team.

Experience in marketing & social media, creating original content & publicity; excellent interpersonal & communication skills; digital & technical knowledge; self-motivation with the ability to work independently & collaboratively alongside administrative & time-management skills are essential.  

Previous experience in arts or community development and passion for the work is vital.

Fixed contract from June 2021 to March 2022, with an extension funding permitting. 6 hrs./week with an additional 2 hrs./week accumulated, as required, to reflect the company’s programmes of work and agreed in advance.

For a job description and person spec. please contact louise@dudanceni.com 

For more information on the company see www.dudanceni.com

To apply, please submit a CV with covering letter indicating how you meet the criteria

by 5pm on Friday 4th June 2021

Interviews are scheduled week beginning 14th June 2021.

References will be obtained with expectation that the successful person will be notified by 18th June 2021.

DU Dance Challenge 21

2nd April 2021


This week Shiferaw from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has set the weekly #DUDanceChallenge.

Want to give it a go, then check out the step-by-step guide below.

Don’t forget to share your moves on social media with the hashtag #DUDanceChallenge.

Find us on social media:

Facebook: dudanceni Twitter: @DUDanceni Instagram: du.dance.ni TikTok: dudanceni

DU Dance Challenge 20

26th March 2021

This week Ciaran from Dublin has set the weekly #DUDanceChallenge.

Want to give it a go, then check out the step-by-step guide below.

Don’t forget to share your moves on social media with the hashtag #DUDanceChallenge.

Find us on social media:

Facebook: dudanceni Twitter: @DUDanceni Instagram: du.dance.ni TikTok: dudanceni

DU Dance Challenge Step-by-step guide Week 20

DU Dance Challenge 19

19th March 2021

This week Mariam from Dublin Youth Dance Company has set us our weekly #DUDanceChallenge.

Want to give it a go, then check out the step-by-step guide below.

Don’t forget to share your moves on social media with the hashtag #DUDanceChallenge.

Find us on social media:

Facebook: dudanceni Twitter: @DUDanceni Instagram: du.dance.ni TikTok: dudanceni

DU Dance Challenge Step-by-step guide Week 19

Online Dance Challenges

16th March 2021

The second set of 12 online dance challenges created by invited artists and our partner organisations from Ireland, UK, Ethiopia and South Africa have been released every Friday at 12noon across our social media platforms.

Want to get involved in #DUDanceChallenge check out our videos here.

Choreographic commission for youth dancers.

15th March 2021

Through the ACNI Stability and Renewal Funds, six young dancers aged 16 and over from the company’s youth engagement programme, will be commissioned to choreograph a short piece for showcase at an informal sharing in August.

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