SEE. TOUCH. FEEL. DANCE. "boundary-busting" dance theatre from Ireland. On Stage. On Film. Off Site. Artistic Director: David Bolger. Primary funder:Arts Council Ireland. More: coisceim.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mw7ezr5kcc2nAnnouncing: SINGSONG by David Bolger coming to Project Arts Centre this November! Pay What You Can tickets available (recommended price €26) One body becomes many. A voice becomes a chorus. David Bolger’s luminous new work finds poetry, wit and possibility in the company of others.23 Sep 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7ezr5kcc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mte4ti5dd22lDelighted to announce that CoisCéim will be playing a part in this year's Culture Night Dublin with the return of Simone O'Toole's BENCH-7 Take a breath. Just be here. Find a moment of joy. 7.30pm | Friday | 18 September | Central Plaza, Dame Street https://culturenight.ie/event/central-plaza-bench-7-rat-race-by-simone-otoole/18 Aug 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mte4ti5dd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3msfktinsk22fCatch CoisCéim at this year's Electric Picnic! David Bolger's DANCEHALL BLUES, the award-nominated triumph from Ireland’s dance theatre vanguards is coming to Electric Picnic for one night only! Bold, gripping, unmissable. Friday, 28 August | Mindfield06 Aug 2026 07:54 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfktinsk22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mkmzwzrum22qCelebrating #InternationalDanceDay 2026 with a first look at upcoming highlights! Our 2026 programme explores themes of community-making, how choreography can shift our perceptions of beauty and expanding notions of who dance is for. https://www.coisceim.com/news/2026-programme-highlights/ Photo: Joshua Mulholland29 Apr 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmzwzrum22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mgb6ssnk3k2fA Corpo Libero: VR Experience & Workshop by Silvia Gribaudi Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and CoisCéim Dance Theatre. This special event launches an exciting new performance and participation experience for young people aged 12–14. https://www.coisceim.com/films/a-corpo-libero-180-vr/04 Mar 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgb6ssnk3k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mg3oy6artk2aAnnouncing the 2026 Emma O’Kane Bursary recipient: Wendy Houstoun. Supporting artists who are curious & courageous in exploring dance & physical language in their work - values that resonate deeply with Wendy’s own fearless & distinctive artistic practice emmaokanebursary.ie/2026-artist02 Mar 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3oy6artk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3mchtlhxke22jCoisCéim’s FIREBIRD will take Stravinsky’s masterpiece for the Ballet Russes & reimagine it for today’s Ireland. We are honoured to be a recipient of 2025 @paviliontheatre.bsky.social Patron Donation Award. https://coisceim.com/productions/firebird/ @artscouncilireland.bsky.social @artsoffice.bsky.social15 Jan 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchtlhxke22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lzgcc7ydm22fThank you for coming! Find out more about Broadreach & Performing Memory at https://www.coisceim.com/dance/broadreach/performing-memory/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Sep 2025 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgcc7ydm22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lxhnqi35vk2fCOME AS YOU ARE - our new policy and plan to mainstream access and inclusivity by foregrounding care is up on our website now. Have a read: https://www.coisceim.com/us/work/policies/28 Aug 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhnqi35vk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3ltkpz3ncvs2eThe 2025 #DublinFringeFestival programme is now LIVE! We're thrilled to share news of the new COISCÉIM MOVEMENT AWARD - for a spectacular production in dance or physical language.  Supported by our neighbours Two Pups in Fairview. Check out the stellar line up at: fringefest.com https://fringefest.com09 Jul 2025 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltkpz3ncvs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lt3532b7422tMOVING SIGNATURES A new collaboration between CoisCéim Broadreach & IMMA Horizons (@immaireland.bsky.social) Led by Jonathan Mitchell A slow-art and creative dance project for adults of all ages. Photo by Ros Kavanagh. #IMMACollection #ArtAsAgency https://www.coisceim.com/dance/broadreach/moving-signatures/03 Jul 2025 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt3532b7422thttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lsvueaew5s2oCOISCÉIM BROADREACH | We're delighted to announce Simone O'Toole as the special guest teacher for our Wednesday Dance Class at the Carmelite Community Centre! 📅 2:30pm, Wednesday 2 July 📍 Carmelite Community Centre Find out more here: https://www.coisceim.com/dance/broadreach/opportunities-for-older-people/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLQyU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnj6Rri3B1rqc2dQDOKi56l_d70JdovHseVVs9oNxQhIkfpdZk68Maxb1Eso_aem_yTsYLHZjAi77Yty4YGFV3Q01 Jul 2025 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvueaew5s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3ls26o3sv2k2uDANCEHALL BLUES captivated sold-out audiences at the Dublin Fringe, don't miss your chance to catch the "expertly ingenious" (Irish Times) production in the Pavilion Theatre ahead of its transfer to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 💙 Get your tickets here: https://www.coisceim.com/productions/dancehall-blues/20 Jun 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls26o3sv2k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lsvns2nplc2oOur Artistic Director David Bolger spoke to The Sunday Independent about his wonderful dog, Alex! Read the full article here: https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/david-bolger-when-alex-jumps-and-twists-in-the-air-its-beautiful-hes-like-nijinsky/a662503229.html01 Jul 2025 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvns2nplc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lsjcwhxlbc2vWe’re delighted that DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger is featured in The Guardian’s highlight of dance and circus theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (@edfringe.bsky.social)! 💙 Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/jun/26/edinburgh-festival-2025-dance-and-circus-shows #AssemblyFest #MyAssembly #EdFringe #PavilionTheatre26 Jun 2025 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjcwhxlbc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lse5qkeplc2vMufutau Yusuf and Alex Vostokova have begun rehearsals for BENCH! The award-winning series of outdoor dance commissions is back with two compelling new solos this summer! Keep up to date here: https://www.coisceim.com/productions/bench/24 Jun 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lse5qkeplc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3ls26o3sv2k2uDANCEHALL BLUES captivated sold-out audiences at the Dublin Fringe, don't miss your chance to catch the "expertly ingenious" (Irish Times) production in the Pavilion Theatre ahead of its transfer to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 💙 Get your tickets here: https://www.coisceim.com/productions/dancehall-blues/20 Jun 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls26o3sv2k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lrpyjig73s2vWe were delighted to kick off our ITI Offsite @ CoisCéim Residencies 2025 with Aoife Cassidy last week! Have a look at what Aoife got up to in the CoisCéim Studio👀 Find out more here: https://www.coisceim.com/dance/professional-development/six-in-the-attic-alumni-off-site/16 Jun 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrpyjig73s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lrgb524rtk2wTwo new BENCH commissions, new board members, performances, projects and more! Read all about it in our newsletter bit.ly/3TiEKqi 👀12 Jun 2025 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrgb524rtk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lrdu75fjxs2oAs we say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our recent call-out, we are delighted to announce a number of new appointments including Conall Bolger, the CEO of Trifecta Ireland, as our new Chair... more https://www.coisceim.com/news/board-and-governance-changes/11 Jun 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdu75fjxs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lrb5cee7e22zBENCH, our award winning series of outdoor dance commissions is back with two compelling new solos this summer! We’re delighted to announce Mufutau Yusuf and Alex Vostokova as the creators of new works for this unique collection of street-side performances.10 Jun 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrb5cee7e22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lqx3ktkomc2hWe’re delighted that DANCEHALL BLUES will be heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer! See if you can spot us in the official @edfringe.bsky.social trailer 👀 Event Information 31 July - 2 August | @paviliontheatre.bsky.social 12 - 24 August | Assembly @dancebase.bsky.social06 Jun 2025 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqx3ktkomc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lq33w6img22nWe're thrilled to welcome back and support Marion Carriau with a two week residency as she develops a new work catalysed by her Choreography Connects residency in 2023 - here's a sneak peek of her researching with her children from Uzes earlier this year!26 May 2025 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq33w6img22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lptggegif222NOMINATED FOR BEST PRODUCTION & BEST DESIGN, DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ IRISH TIMES “Bolger’s dark odyssey…this show packs a punch” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ARTS REVIEW "CoisCéim’s DANCEHALL BLUES takes Outstanding Dance Production of the Year for its irresistible grace and charm"23 May 2025 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptggegif222https://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lpp5a2pshs27We were delighted to share COISCÉIM CINEMATHEQUE, our new partnership with Numeridanse, and the film BREAKIN’ BROTHERS with audiences at Phizzfest 2025! A massive thank you to Phizzfest, Micromedia, Wildfire Films and Numeridanse. Find out more here: https://www.coisceim.com/films/phizzfest-edition21 May 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpp5a2pshs27https://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lp2iuhfc3c2pBOLD, GRIPPING, UNMISSABLE. DANCEHALL BLUES is back! See David Bolger's “dark odyssey” (Irish Times) live this summer for THREE NIGHTS ONLY in Dublin ahead of its UK Premiere as part of Culture Ireland’s Edinburgh Showcase! Find out more: https://www.coisceim.com/productions/dancehall-blues/13 May 2025 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2iuhfc3c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lolpciomuc24PHIZZFEST 2025 Enjoy this clip from Wildfire Films and CoisCéim Dance Theatre's BREAKIN' BROTHERS... You can catch Cristian Emmanuel Dirocie, José Guillermo Dirocie & Rónan Ó Snodaigh in BREAKIN’ BROTHERS at the Pillar Centre on 10 May at 7:30pm! https://www.coisceim.com/films/phizzfest-edition/07 May 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lolpciomuc24https://bsky.app/profile/coisceim.bsky.social/post/3lo4dcxmahk2xPhizzfest is coming soon! From Dorset Street to the Cross Guns billboard in the heart of Phibsboro, we’re partnering with Micromedia to bring you a trio of international dance film gems from Numeridanse. @phizzfest.bsky.social @una-music.bsky.social01 May 2025 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:c46ctfecst5nisgukb2fhple/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo4dcxmahk2x