In this last episode in our 4 part series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dance Ireland, writer and historian, Deirdre Mulrooney, talks to Muirne Bloomer and Aideen Gohery about their early dancing days, how their careers have evolved and h

Talking about Dance: Lindsay Ashe-Browne

Sep 7th, 2021 29m 57s

Lindsay is the Artistic Director of the Irish National Youth Ballet. in this podcast she talks about her dance training, how training has changed in recent times, her approaches, learnings and guidance for young, aspiring dancers.Lindsay gaine

Talking about Dance: Mintesinot Wolde

Aug 30th, 2021 11m 19s

Mintesinot Wolde is a contemporary dancer, choreographer, teacher, graduated with an MA of first-class honors in Contemporary Dance Performance from the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance at the University of Limerick.In 2021, he choreograph

Talking about Dance: Ingrid Nachstern

Aug 27th, 2021 13m 4s

Ingrid Nachstern, a Professional Member of Dance Ireland, is known for her films that make a statement, explore ideas that are important to her and relevant to society today. She studied languages at Trinity College Dublin and worked as a trans

Talking about Dance: Anne Maher

Aug 9th, 2021 16m 4s

Dublin-born Anne Maher is one of Ireland’s most respected voices in ballet and dance, with an international career spanning over 35 years. Trained initially by Myrtle Lambkin in Dublin, she has worked with the major figures of Ireland’s ballet

Talking about Dance: Carla Fazio

Aug 5th, 2021 12m 51s

Carla Fazio is an accomplished dance educator, artist and curator who has been bringing dance to schools and community settings for over 15 years.She holds an MA in Dance Education from New York University.Currently, Carla is working out of t

Talking about Dance: Oran Leong

May 17th, 2021 7m 48s

Dance Ireland Member, Oran Leong, talks to us about his inspirations and influences; traditional Irish dance and first experiences with contemporary dance and all that has unfolded as a result. Oran gives thoughtful and considerate advice to yo

Talking about Dance: Tobi Omoteso

Apr 30th, 2021 10m 48s

Tobi Omoseto is an internationally acclaimed Bboy (breakdancer) and hip hop dancer.Tobi trained at Broadway Dance Centre & the birth place of Hip-Hop - New York; he has been dancing for 15 years and is dedicated to supporting the foundations o

Talking About Dance: Zoë Ashe-Browne

Apr 29th, 2021 5m 35s

Zoë Ashe Browne is a dance artist and choreographer from Dublin. Since completing her professional training with the English National Ballet School in London she has danced for companies and choreographers all over Europe. Her first professiona

Talking about Dance: Laura Macken

Apr 28th, 2021 11m 18s

Dance Ireland Member, Laura Macken, talk about her training her professional career as a performer in Ireland and the United States, and her transition into choreography.In addition to teaching for Dance Ireland, John Scott Dance and CiosCeim

Talking about Dance: Roisin Whelan

Apr 28th, 2021 5m 49s

Dance Ireland Member, Roisin Whelan, talks about her training in Ireland, dancing with Shawbrook Youth Dance Company and Dublin Youth Dance Company, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and her professional work including Matthew Bourne’s New

Taking about Dance: Fiona Quilligan

Apr 28th, 2021 9m 18s

Dance Ireland Member, Fiona Quilliigan, talks about her recent film work and finding ways to continue to create, choreograph in spaces that inspire and bring movement to new spaces in Dublin. Fiona Quilligan, Dublin-born, award-winning choreog

Talking about Dance: Rita Marcalo

Apr 28th, 2021 5m 13s

Dance Ireland Member, Rita Marcalo talks about her practice and creative work and bringing different artists and audiences together in different ways.Rita's practice began in dance/choreography but eventually she was more interested in communi

Talking about Dance: Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín

Apr 28th, 2021 9m 36s

Dance Ireland Member Sobhán Ní Dhuinnín talks about how she came into dance, her interactions and influences and introducing her dad to her world of movement. Sobhán Ní Dhuinnín is a dance artist based in Cork, Ireland. Her primary focus is o

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