SPRINGMOVES DANCE FESTIVAL IS BACK IN PERSON!
What is SpringMoves Dance Festival?
It is an energetic celebration for dance in Wexford, centered around the National Opera House and moving out onto the streets of Wexford Town!
The festival is an opportunity for Wexford locals to engage with national and international dance artists and companies and to discover new dance in our communities. SMDF is a resource for professional dance artists and dance practitioners and a meeting place for creative research and collaboration.
FESTIVAL DATES
June 1st -10th – Liz Roche Company Performances and workshops
June 18th – Street Dance Takeover with Breakers, Hip Hop Dancers and DJ from all over Ireland
THE HERE TRIO
This year we are thrilled to announce as a part of SpringMoves, the acclaimed Contemporary Dance Company, Liz Roche Company, performing THE HERE TRIO.
A timely exploration of borders and belonging.
Liz Roche‘s acclaimed Contemporary Dance Company comes to Wexford’s National Opera House with two live performances and post show talks. Book HERE to save your spot!
Free workshop ticket included when you purchase The Here Trio performance ticket! Book HERE!
WORKSHOPS
Contemporary Techniques Workshop for Dance Teachers with Liz Roche BOOK
Flying Low Contemporary Dance Workshop for Adults with Lucia Kickham BOOK
Contemporary Dance Workshop for Ballet Dancers with Glòria Ros Abellana BOOK
Contemporary Dance Workshop for Young Dancers with Ryan O’Neill BOOK
Flying Low Contemporary Dance Workshop for Young Dancers with Lucia Kickham BOOK
Are you a dance teacher in Wexford? Do you fancy an exclusive opportunity to take part in a workshop led by company Artistic Director, Liz Roche? Tickets are now available for this exciting opportunity over on the National Opera House website 
Purchasing a ticket to any SpringMoves / Liz Roche Company workshop will entitle you to a complimentary ticket to Liz Roche Company’s The Here Trio performance. Box Office will contact you directly, once you purchase your workshop ticket.
STREET DANCE TAKEOVER
More Info and To Book: HERE
Popping and Locking with Eoin Kelly: 11AM – 1PM
The Dance Hub Wexford – €5
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Kids Capoeira Workshop: 11AM – 12PM
The National Opera House – €5
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Adults Capoeira Workshop: 12PM – 1PM
The National Opera House – €5
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Capoeira and Street Dance Cypher Performance: 1:30PM – 2PM
The Bullring Market – FREE
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Limerocker’s Cru Street Show Performance and Public Workshop with live DJ Elemental: 2PM – 3:30PM
The Bullring Market – FREE
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Exhibition Street Dance Battle: 4PM – 5:30PM
The National Opera House – FREE
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DJ Dance Party 5.30PM – 6.30PM
The National Opera House – FREE
Monday 7th December
6:30pm
Festival Introduction from Louise Costelloe (Dance Ireland), Lucy Medlycott (ISACS) and Vivian Brodie Hayes (SpringMoves Festival Director) with festival welcome from Liz Burns, County Wexford Arts Officer.
7pm
SpringMoves Short Films
Present With Me (6min 30) – Richard Chappell / Daniel Martin, UK
Born of the Trees (4min) – Magalie Lanriot / Rachel Ní Bhraonáin, Ireland / Portugal
Submerged (11min) – Kim Mc Cafferty / Jessie Keenan, Ireland
Tuesday 8th December
11am – 1pm
Online Dramaturgy Workshop with Lou Cope
(In association with Where Dance Meets Circus, a partnership with ISACS and Dance Ireland)
7pm
SpringMoves Short Films
Crowned (3min 30) – Neema Mwande, Ireland / UK / African diaspora
Anasa (4min) – Maja Zimmerlin / Thomas Delord, Germany / Belgium
Floor Falls (2min 30) – Jennifer Paterson / Lewis Gourlay / Abby Warrilow, Scotland
Waves Break, The Cycle Repeats (3min 30) – Sarah Kinneen, Ireland
The Event (3min 40)– TeaTime Company / Astrid en Roel, Netherlands / Ireland / Belgium
Festival Launch & Welcome
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