9th October 2015
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!
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!
If you are new & want to take part in these sessions please complete & return a form.
Sutemos mini letter January 2016
With thanks to Dungannon Youth Resource Centre for supporting this group.
17th July 2015
Youth Dance Jam
Culture Night
Friday 18th September
DU Dance in the Streets
Saturday 19th September
Pop-up performances from 1.30pm
City Hall grounds dance celebration 3.30pm
Youth Dance Showcase
Saturday 19th September
Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, 8pm
All tickets £5
Box Office 028 9034 0202
Dance Photography & Film Exhibitions
Belfast City Hall: Monday 14th – Saturday 19th September
Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast Monday 14th – Sunday 20th September
Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Monday 14th – Monday 21st September
8th June 2015
Young people in the Ballymoney area enjoyed a great active, fun and creative Summer Dance Week in July.
If you’re interested in our term time classes, for 12- 18 year olds, please get in touch.
