Northern Ireland's only dedicated dance development company. Connecting and challenging young people of all abilities through dance.https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3mbyfezemm22sWe are thrilled to announce acclaimed choreographer Jack Philp will join us as Artistic Director in early April 2026. Read all about the appointment at: www.dudanceni.com/news/09 Jan 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyfezemm22shttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m7kshpf2ps2s09 Dec 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kshpf2ps2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m5lxfch5js2y14 Nov 2025 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5lxfch5js2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m5iqgp6vss2eLast chance today to get your tickets for Sunday! 🗓 Sunday 16th November 3pm & 6pm 📍Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast 💥Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clash-tickets-1833810519629 or go to EVENTBRITE and search CLASH 🎟 £8 and £5 for children, students and other standard concessions13 Nov 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5iqgp6vss2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m5e5g6iehs2fTickets are selling fast - only a handful left for Saturday night. Get yours today! 🗓 Saturday 15th November 6pm; Sunday 16th November 3pm & 6pm 📍Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast 💥Go to EVENTBRITE and search CLASH 🎟 £8 and £5 for children, students and other standard concessions.11 Nov 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5e5g6iehs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m5b6vld3tc2eHave you got your tickets for CLASH at Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast on: 💥Saturday 15th November at 6pm 💥Sunday 16th November at 3pm & 6pm Get your tickets at: bit.ly/CLASH25 Or search CLASH on Eventbrite Tickets are £8 or £5 for concessions. Contact us for group bookings of 8+10 Nov 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5b6vld3tc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m4x66ovqfk2eJoin us for CLASH at Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast on: 💥Saturday 15th November at 6pm 💥Sunday 16th November at 3pm & 6pm Get your tickets at: bit.ly/CLASH25 Or search CLASH on Eventbrite Tickets are £8 or £5 for children, students and other concessions. Contact us for group bookings of 8+06 Nov 2025 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4x66ovqfk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m4psxg75z22hOne week left to apply! Closing date is Monday 10 November 11am. What are you waiting for? [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Nov 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4psxg75z22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m27nktdlck2zWe are inviting applicants to become our next Artistic Director. Could this be you? Have a look at the role and recruitment process at linktr.ee/dudanceni Good luck!02 Oct 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27nktdlck2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m3eyyn35j22zGet your tickets today for CLASH! 💥More than a show, it’s a statement, a collision, and a call to be heard.💥 Join us on November 15th 6pm / 16th 3pm & 6pm at Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast. 🎟️https://bit.ly/CLASH25 Only £8 / £5 concession. Contact us for group bookings of 8+.17 Oct 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3eyyn35j22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m3oyos7b4c2cOur Autumn Newsletter is out now! Read all about what we were up to over the summer, recruitment of a new Artistic Director and our upcoming showcase performance CLASH! https://mailchi.mp/fc986a79c893/autumn2025newsletter21 Oct 2025 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3oyos7b4c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m3eyyn35j22zGet your tickets today for CLASH! 💥More than a show, it’s a statement, a collision, and a call to be heard.💥 Join us on November 15th 6pm / 16th 3pm & 6pm at Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast. 🎟️https://bit.ly/CLASH25 Only £8 / £5 concession. Contact us for group bookings of 8+.17 Oct 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3eyyn35j22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m33krjsjq22zIt's the Benefact Group's annual Movement for Good Awards & they are donating £1 million+ to charities who support the advancement of the arts, culture or heritage. Please take 2 mins to nominate us before 19 October at bit.ly/4nKN0gj We could win £5,000 to further develop our valuable work.13 Oct 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33krjsjq22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m2jlv4377c22Join us for this year's epic, large scale performance! More details coming soon.06 Oct 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jlv4377c22https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3m27nktdlck2zWe are inviting applicants to become our next Artistic Director. Could this be you? Have a look at the role and recruitment process at linktr.ee/dudanceni Good luck!02 Oct 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27nktdlck2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lzxvebpgjc2n** Farewell to our founding Artistic Director, Mags Byrne ** It’s with a heavy heart that we announce Mags is stepping down after 24 yrs remarkable years at the helm: linktr.ee/dudanceni Mags will remain in post until a successor is appointed and recruitment for a new AD will begin in Oct.29 Sep 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzxvebpgjc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lyx6wzwuwc2kHappening tomorrow! Hope to see some of you there. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyx6wzwuwc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3ly3jflibrs2fPop in and find out more about our weekly dance sessions Suteminis (7-11 yrs) and Sutemos (12-18 yrs). All welcome, no experience necessary. 🍕 will be served! 📆Wednesday 19 September 🕰️6pm - 8:30pm 📍Dungannon Youth Resource Centre05 Sep 2025 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly3jflibrs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3luhtobaxps2cWe are so excited our Belfast Boys have have been selected to represent Northern Ireland THIS WEEKEND at U. Dance the UK's largest youth dance festival. The boys will perform at the brand-new Sadler's Wells East in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. GO BELFAST BOYS! ⭐🙌21 Jul 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3luhtobaxps2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lt52yba44k2cRead our Summer Newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/c2aa5362b457/summer2025-newsletter-6746972 Hear what we've been up to and our exciting plans for the summer and beyond!04 Jul 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt52yba44k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lrdp7wo53k24This @carers-week.bsky.social we wanted to remember and celebrate the important young carers project we worked on in partnership with the fantastic team at Barnardo's NI called 'Through Our Eyes'. You can watch the film here: bit.ly/4jvP4Gc @barnardos.org.uk https://bit.ly/4jvP4Gc11 Jun 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdp7wo53k24https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lqoynionz226In May we were joined at @belvoirtheatre.bsky.social by over 200 children for the Primary School Dance Festival - one of our favourite events of the year. This P6 teacher said: "What a wonderful way to encourage dance and creative movement in a completely pressure free, non competitive environment."03 Jun 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqoynionz226https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lq5p6mdy2s2qVery excited to announce our Belfast Boys have been selected again to perform at the U.Dance National Festival 2025. Presented by One Dance UK ,and held at Sadler’s Wells East in London’s Olympic Park, the Belfast Boys will perform on Saturday 26 July. Get in touch if you are able to support!27 May 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5p6mdy2s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lq5occ6ws22qMemories from Unanimous 2025 which took place in April @themacbelfast.bsky.social. Fantastic day which this audience member sums up perfectly: "It gives young people a place to belong...to connect with their body & build physical intelligence. Youth dance encourages teamwork & collective thinking."27 May 2025 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5occ6ws22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lmeznzr4cc24National Youth Dance Company of Scotland joins us for the second year at UNANIMOUS 2025 on 17 April at The MAC Belfast. Their piece entitled 'Weave' inspired by by the founder of Independent Thinking, Ian Gilbert. Book your tickets today: bit.ly/4ijgzSY09 Apr 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmeznzr4cc24https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3llvsnyd6u224Not long now until Unanimous on Thurs 17 April, 7pm @themacbelfast.bsky.social It's a rare opportunity for young people to come together in a professional theatre to share their creative dance work. Buy your tickets online bit.ly/4ijgzSY Tickets are £10 or £6 for Under 16s / Concessions.03 Apr 2025 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvsnyd6u224https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3llodddngds27We introduced the juniors, now meet Laois Youth Dance Ensemble Seniors! They will travel from Portlaoise to perform a special dance piece called 'Who awakens the light?'. Enjoy this & more at Unanimous 2025 on Thurs 17th April 7pm @themacbelfast.bsky.social. Tickets: bit.ly/4ijgzSY31 Mar 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3llodddngds27https://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lle6pvpkx22iHave you heard? Unanimous 2025 is taking place THREE WEEKS today! Don't miss our annual performance showcase of youth dance. Join us @themacbelfast on Thursday 17th April 7pm. bit.ly/4ijgzSY Tickets are £10 (£6 for Under 16s & concessions) and group discounts are available.27 Mar 2025 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lle6pvpkx22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3ll7l52r2bc2eSo excited that Clare Novaes Ballet Company from Moira will join us at this year's Unanimous on Thurs 17 April 7pm. Their piece, beautifully entitled 'We Saw the Homing Birds at Dusk' will explore the connection between young people and the planet. Have you got your ticket yet? bit.ly/4ijgzSY25 Mar 2025 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7l52r2bc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dudanceni.bsky.social/post/3lknrnvpsgs2eIntroducing the first of the 11 youth dance groups performing at UNANIMOUS 2025 on 17 April at The MAC. Drum roll please 🥁 for Laois Youth Dance Ensemble (Juniors) - a youth contemporary dance company from Portlaoise. Don't miss this fantastic event for all the family! Tickets at: bit.ly/4ijgzSY18 Mar 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:e2gcz6qn7pw47qf3rd2saw52/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknrnvpsgs2e