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This page of our website is dedicated to our members and their work. The directory is a key resource for anybody researching professional dance activity across Northern Ireland.
As a member of Dance Resource Base, you have the opportunity to become part of this directory. It is a unique service that lets others know who you are and what you do.
If you are an existing member and wish to update your profile, please send this
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A charitable group run by Marion Kenny working with autistic and ADHD young people using dance. Contact: Marion Kenny Address: Ballymena Tel: 07511 761 467 Email:
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Anita is a registered ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. She is RAD trained and has completed a certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies.
Anita is a freelance ballet teacher, working with all ages from pre- school to adults, teaching in Carryduff, Carrickfergus and Belfast. Contact: Anita McBriar Address: Belfast Tel: 07768 694 140 Email:
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Anne Reid is a qualified adjudicator and teacher of Irish Dance. She has trained solo dancers and teams to World Championship level and has offered throughout the world.
Anne teaches young people from primary school level right up to adults in her “reel-style” classes, teaching solo and ceili dances in both traditional and contemporary styles. Contact: Anne Reid Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9032 4732 Email:
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Anne Ward is a course officer at the Laban Guild for Movement and Dance, an organisation which is committed to furthering dance for all through the benefits of Laban Analysis. Contact: Anne Ward Address: Essex Tel: Email:
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Anthea is a contemporary dance practitioner who holds many qualifications to her name including a B.A. (Hons) Performance Arts from Middlesex University and MA Cultural Management from the University of Ulster.
She specialises in work with older people and is currently based at Island Arts Centre, Lisburn where she coordinates the Age on Stage dance group for seniors. For more information on Age on Stage, visit www.ageonstage.wordpress.com. Contact: Anthea McWilliams Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9028 6025 Email:
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Arts and Disability Forum is a catalyst for empowering disabled people who are interested in the arts. It promotes artistic excellence and equity of access to arts and culture. It is the only NI organisation representing the interests of disabled artists. Contact: Chris Ledger Address: 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast Tel: 028 9023 9450 Email:
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Assault Events is a creative arts company producing exciting and inspiring arts events for a range of venues, audiences, participants and partners. Our work includes exciting Performance, inspiring Creative Learning projects and innovative Creative Consultancy. Established in 1996 by Sandie Fisher and Sophy Smith, Assault is a multi-disciplinary organisation covering a broad spectrum of the arts. Assault works nationally but has a particular focus developing projects in South Yorkshire and Northern Ireland. Contact: Sandie Fisher Address: Londonderry/Derry Tel: 07967 141 892 Email:
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The Belfast Argentine Tango Society is a 'not for personal profit' organisation that is committed to bringing Argentine Tango to Belfast. The society organises classes and social dance events employing professional dance teachers to teach the dance form. Contact: Belfast Argentine Tango Society Address: Belfast Tel: Email:
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Belfast Metropolitan College run a number of qualifications in Dance including a National Diploma and HIgher National Diploma. They are focused on providing professional training for students aspiring to making a career in Dance. Contact: Sandy Cuthbert Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9026 5000 Email:
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The Braid Arts Centre is a programming venue housing a 400 seat theatre and a studio/dance studio Contact: Rosalind Lowry Address: 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena BT43 5EJ Tel: 028 2563 5900 Email:
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Breda Mc Nulty is a graduate from the University of Ulster with a degree in BA Honours Dance and has a Certificate in Dance from Sallynoggin College of Further Education.
She is currently working as a Community Dance Artist in the North and West of Ireland and has previously worked for Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre. Breda works in a range of diverse dance styles from which she is continuously developing including Contemporary, beginners Salsa, beginners rock 'n' roll, Creative Ballet, Movement and Hip-Hop. She also works with a range of groups such as people with disabilities, young people and elderly people.
Breda has experience in cross border and cross community projects and educational work and is a qualified Zumba instructor. Breda also has an interest in performance and has experience in touring Dance in Education. Contact: Breda McNulty Address: Carrick-on-Shannon Tel: 00353 874 164 006 / 07949 679 420 Email:
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Bridget specialises in are Irish dance and Contemporary dance. She has extensive experience in touring shows worldwide and also collaborating with artists in mixed media, such as Film and Photography.
Bridget performs, teaches and choreographs dance in Ireland. She regularly teaches workshops in Irish and contemporary fusion and performs in residency with The D\'amby Project in New York, USA.
Bridget got supported by the Arts Council NI for her research and development of the fusion style and as a result was commissioned by the Dublin Dance Festival to create her first solo piece, 'An Rinceoir'. Since then she has worked independently as a choreographer and been a dancer with different companies. Contact: Bridget Madden Address: Derry/Belfast Tel: 07907 629 243 Email:
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Ireland’s ‘Mr Salsa’, Chris is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining characters from the Emerald Isle. Ensuring everyone has a great time whilst learning to dance, his classes focus mainly on technique, natural body movement and FUN. Chris regularly teaches, DJs and hosts Salsa festivals in Belfast and has made numerous appearances on both the BBC and RTE. Chris works with all ages and works for youth groups and schools as well as working on corporate and charity events, and weddings. Chris is Director at Salsa-NI, an organisation that’s been established for 10 years, and provides the largest and best Salsa dance classes in Northern Ireland. Contact: Chris Scullion Address: Belfast Tel: 07980 797 441 Email:
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Clare is a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher. Contact: Clare Novaes Address: Ballinderry Tel: Email:
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The Crescent Arts Centre is a newly refurbished arts centre housing a studio theatre, two dance studios, numerous rehearsal rooms, offices, and an art workshop area. It offers an extensive arts programme throughout the year. Contact: Keith Acheson Address: 2 - 4 University Road, Belfast Tel: 028 9024 2338 Email:
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Dance Ireland is a national resource organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of professional dance and choreography practice in Ireland. Contact: Dance Ireland Address: Dance House, Liberty Corner, Foley Street, Dublin 1 Tel: 00353 (0)1 8558800 Email:
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As the national voice for dance, Dance UK advocates and lobbies to promote the importance and needs of dance. It is a membership organisation that works to create a diverse, dynamic and healthy future for dance. Contact: Caroline Miller Address: 2nd Floor Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4QT Tel: 020 7713 0730 Email:
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Denis first started practising yoga in 2008 while studying massage therapy. Yoga was recommended to prevent any injuries and correct imbalances from such a physical role.
Denis is trained as a Yoga Teacher through Zenways London; a Buddhist meditation and yoga school that promotes and encourages the practice of mindfulness and awareness.
Denis’ mission is to inspire as many people as he can to live a healthy, well-balanced life through a yoga practice.
In his classes you are guided through a moving meditation where you will challenge yourself to build strength, flexibility, balance and a strong sense of awareness with ease. Contact: Denis Jackson Address: Belfast Tel: 07872 940 613 Email:
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DU Dance NI is a professional dance development company based in Belfast and working across the island of Ireland, the UK and internationally.
The aim of the company is to introduce young people to dance and the creative arts.
The vision of the company is to facilitate personal and social development, build community connections and foster tolerance and respect.
With performance as an integral part of the process, DU Dance provides access to innovative contemporary dance workshops and projects across communities with limited or no provision, challenging traditional views of the relevance and value of dance. Contact: Mags Byrne Address: Second Floor, 35 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2FG Tel: 028 9033 0956 Email:
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Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre is a Northern Ireland based company producing and delivering community, educational and professional contemporary dance projects. The company, which operates as a social enterprise, is committed to creating new professional performances while helping to develop creativity through dance via community and education projects. Contact: Dylan Quinn Address: Enniskillen Tel: 028 6632 8686 Email:
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Echo Echo is a contemporary dance company. Based in a dance studio in Derry, the company delivers an extensive production, touring and education programme. Contact: Ailbe Beirne Address: Waterloo House, Magazine Street, BT48 6HH, L/Derry Tel: 028 7130 8883 Email:
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Eileen is a Belfast based dancer, teacher and choreographer who works across all sectors of the community.
She has trained in Engalnd and New York and specialises in Dance Theatre, Modern Dance Technique and Hip-Hop. Contact: Eileen McClory Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9020 3711 Email:
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Elisabeth is working as a dance artist in Belfast specialising in movement workshops for schools, healthcare and business as well as individual concept development of movement programmes for museums and dance projects.
Her practice is influenced by Alito Alessis' method of Dance Ability, which allows peoples with different abilities, backgrounds and needs to come together and dance. Her dance sessions are based on structured improvisation and strengthening body awareness as well as connecting with people and the environment through listening and talking with the body. Contact: Elisabeth Zeindlinger Address: Belfast Tel: 07788 116 646 Email:
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Emma is UKA trained in Scottish HIghland and Scottish National Dance. She teaches children Highland dance in after school clubs and workshops. She also performs Highland dance for different events.
Emma was also a part of the South Asian Dance Academy, performing Bollywood dance across Northern Ireland. Contact: Emma Copland Address: Belfast/Lurgan Tel: 0791 2789 569 Email:
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Erin trained in Contemporary and Jazz dance at John Moore's University Liverpool. Since returning to Belfast two years ago, she has gained great experience of teaching and creating choreography in these styles, as well as being a strong Hip-Hop dancer and Choreographer. Her experience falls into the role of performing, teaching and choreographing for many schools, youth groups and Performing Arts Schools all over the region of Northern Ireland. Contact: Erin Lyle Address: Carrickfergus / Belfast Tel: 077 2053 2240 Email:
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Erin has experience in Contemporary, African dance, Kathak and Ballet. She has a BA Honours degree in Dance and Culture from the University of Surrey and is currently doing a placement with Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company.
Erin is interested in teaching all ages and abilities, alongside performing and creating her own work. Contact: Erin Shanks Address: Lisburn Tel: 07756 224 340 Email:
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Dance school in the North Coast area delivering classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Provides Melody Movement and Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy. Contact: Catrina Feely Address: Ballymoney Tel: 07920 842 291 Email:
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Fitness Northern Ireland has been established since 1952. As a National Governing Body for exercise and fitness, they are recognised by Sport Northern Ireland making us the premier training organisation province wide. Strong links are maintained with EMDP Exercise Movement and Dance and Partnership, Fitness Scotland & Fitness Wales with attendances at Annual Conferences, National Fitness and Dance Festivals and Competitions.
"To promote, provide and support an active and healthy lifestyle for all." Contact: Fitness NI Address: The Robinson Centre, Montgomery Road, Belfast Tel: 028 9070 4080 Email:
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Gary Rowntree trained at Newcastle College and Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Gary is interested in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Youth Theatre, Choreography and Youth Theatre. He works as a choreographer, performer and teacher in Belfast, he also founded Gary Rowntree Dance which is creating Contemporary work in Belfast. Contact: Gary Rowntree Address: Newtownabbey Tel: Email:
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Gemma experience and interest lies in 1940's dance styles including the lindy hop, jitterbug and shim sham. She has an Art of Laban Based Creative Dance Training Programme Level 2.
She is currently teaching 1940's dance for elderly people to war time music in different care homes across Belfast. Contact: Gemma Scott Address: Tel: 02890426669 Email:
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Belfast's Grand Opera House is one of Northern Ireland's leading performance venues housing a main auditorium, studio theatre, bar, restaurant and conference facilities. Contact: Aine Dolan Address: Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR Tel: 028 9024 0411 Email:
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Contact: Helen Hall Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9050 3613 Email:
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High Points Youth Ballet Community Interest Company is established to provide training and performance opportunities for ballet and modern dance students based in Northern Ireland. They teach ballet and all dance forms that can be used in conjunction with it for training and performance purposes. Contact: Rana O'Brien Address: Belfast Tel: 07813 339 109 Email:
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Jayne Smith is currently working as a freelance dancer, teacher and choreographer within the Greater Belfast Area. Jayne has experience performing and teaching Contemporary, Bollywood, Commercial and Zumba. Jayne has an HND in Dance from Belfast Metropolitan College and is also a qualified Zumba instructor.
Jayne has just completed an apprenticeship with Maiden Voyage Dance Company. Contact: Jayne Smith Address: Belfast Tel: 07590 656 468 Email:
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Jennifer has been working as one of Northern Ireland's top freelance choreographers for nine years. A graduate of Northern School of Contemporary Dance, she went on to develop a choreographic style that combines contemporary dance technique with musical theatre jazz. Her work is hugely varied ranging from youth dance showcases and fashion shows to poetical interpretations and large-scale projects such as the Special Olympics. She has collaborated with many companies and organisations including Maiden Voyage Dance Company, the Northern Irelands Education boards and Disney Contact: Jennifer Rooney Address: Greater Belfast Tel: 07761076399 Email:
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Contemporary Dance - Laban trained and holds a doctorate in Dance and Health. Originally trained as a healthcare professional and currently consults and develops locally and internationally in the field of dance, performance and visual arts in healthcare.
CEO of Arts Care and Artistic Director of Orbit Integrated Dance Company, Kompany Maine (a company of dancers with enduring brain injury and the healthcare staff who care for them) and the Black Widows Dance Company (older women age 85+) Contact: Dr Jenny Elliott Address: Belfast Tel: 07980 905 844 Email:
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Jill had extensive experience as a performer and teacher in Contemporary Dance. Contact: Jill McPeak Address: Carryduff Tel: 07759 225 947 Email:
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Joanne is a teacher working in Street Dance and Creative Movement with children from 2-11years old. Contact: Joanne Britland Address: Carrickfergus Tel: 07900 924 122 Email:
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We are a dance couple with more than 20 years experience working throughout the island of Ireland.
We offer dance lessons for many occasions including soon to be married couples for their first dance on their special day or even just for fun. Styles include Ballroom, Latin-American, Polish folk and Traditional Japanese. We host classes for any age group.
We also perform presenting our glamorous show at weddings, parties and other public events. Contact: K & K Dance Academy Address: Belfast Tel: 07821 899 404 Email:
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Katy is a teacher, choreographer and physiotherapist (specialising in strength conditioning and flexibility training). She is currently a therapist/conditioning coach for Dance Dynamics. Her dance training includes ballet, jazz, musical theatre and commercial dance as well as pilates. Contact: Katy Chambers Address: Bangor Tel: 07811 552 037 Email:
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Kim runs a Bboying Academy, which teaches breakdance for children (6+) and for adults. She teaches workshops, 8 week courses, 1 to 1 tuition.
She is also involved in organising battles, events and presenting showcases of her skills. Contact: Kim Calvert Address: T13 Tel: 07921 175 110 Email:
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Kristyene is a teacher, choreographer and performer of Classical Egyptian dance and a promoter of Mid-Eastern dance culture. She is a JWAAD (Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance) trained and registered teacher.
Find her on Facebook: Kristyene Boreland Contact: Kristyene Boreland Address: Newtownards Tel: 07821 697 116 Email:
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Working in Disco/Hip Hop and Freestyle Dancing, L Mays Dance Company are involved in teaching dance to young people, choreography and competitions for kids. For ages 4 - 17 years. Contact: Laura May Address: Craigavon Tel: 07810 440 058 Email:
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Lauren Guyer-Douglas is a dance anthropoligist, choreorgapher, performance artist and educator. Lauren is currently a Phd candidate in Social Anthropolgy at Queen's University, Belfast. She holds a masters degree in Social Anthropology (QUB), Masters in education (Texas Womens University, and a Bachelors of Dance (Texas Woman's University). Lauren enjoys exploring movement and creative elements trhough improvisation, contemporary dance and performance art. Contact: Lauren Guyer-Douglas Address: Belfast Tel: 07766 388 861 Email:
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Maiden Voyage is a Belfast based dance company working with local, national and international artists and organisations to bring the best of contemporary dance performance and practice to audiences across Northern Ireland and beyond. Contact: Nicola Curry Address: Second Floor, 35 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2FG Tel: 028 9033 0925 Email:
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MAIKO Dance Factory was established in January 2010 by Michaela McMichael & Emma Gray, with the heart and passion to help local children and young people discover and express themselves through hip hop and popstep dance classes. We teach in the Coleraine area and travel further afield for various projects. We love to provide the children and young people with opportunities to develop their skill in dance and create an environment for them to perform and showcase their talent. You can find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/maikodancefactory for more information on times and prices. Contact: Michaela McMichael Address: Coleraine Tel: Email:
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Maureen has 10 years of Flamenco dance training alongside teaching Flamenco dance for 7 years. Maureen teaches with Flamenco NI an organisation which organises dance classes, workshops and performances. Maureen also teaches schools and community groups and organises cultural days and festivals. Contact: Maureen Connolly Address: Belfast Tel: 0774662281 Email:
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Maytee's interest lies in Contemporary, Mexican and Hawaiian dance. She has training in contemporary dance technique and ballet. She runs classes in Mexican, Hawaiian and Creative dance for children and young people. Contact: Maytee Segura Address: Belfast Tel: 07723 814532 Email:
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Newtownabbey Allstars Cheerleading Squad provides cheerleading classes for children aged 4 and upwards.
Allstars Dance Academy offers dance classes for children aged 4 and upwards. Contact: Sara McNeilly Address: Newtownabbey Tel: 07786 866 869 Email:
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Paula delivers dance and fitness programmes. The focus of her teaching is on awakening a dancers creativity whilst working towards a well- balanced body and self.
Paula has an HND in Dance from Belfast Metropolitan College. She is currently studying with Trinity Guildhall Performance Arts. She has experience in Contemporary, Ballet, Latin, Tango and Hip Hop. Contact: Paula Guzzanti Address: Dromore Tel: 07794851968 Email:
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Piret has experience in teaching and performing Salsa, Argentine Tango, Ballroom dance, Latin dance, Social Dancing, Swing, Jive, West Coast Swing, Lindyhop, Charleston, Milonga and Merengue.
Piret teaches private classes in all these styles of dance as well as coaching couples for competitions and offering one on one technique classes. She also choreographs for performances at corporate events and for first dances at weddings. She runs classes for children and senior citizens. Contact: Piret Annus Address: Belfast Tel: 0790 2026 514 Email:
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Polercise Ltd teach weekly Pole Fit and Chair Dance classes. They deliver monthly Burlesque workshops as well as holding dance theme parties, e.g. Grease, Dirt Dancing, thriller to name a few. They also provide Pole and Burlesque performers. Contact: Eilionior Fegan Address: Belfast Tel: 07727 224 095 Email:
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'ponydance' is an award-winning, five star reviewed, good looking, funny and charming dance theatre company – what’s not to like?
Winners of "Best in Show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2012, ponydance are fast becoming an extremely successful and acclaimed company that specialises in fine comedy dance theatre. 'ponydance' are based in Ireland and was founded by Leonie McDonagh.
Visit the website for touring dates, videos and info. Contact: Leonie McDonagh Address: Belfast Tel: 07932 265 888 Email:
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Rose has experience in Contemporary, Ballet and Hip Hop. Rose is passionate about choreography and creating contemporary dance. She also works as a dance tutor and facilitator. Contact: Rose McCrudden Address: Belfast Tel: 07724961785 Email:
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Ryan is trained in contemporary dance. He studied at the University of Ulster and graduated with a first class honours degree. He then went on to gain a MA in Dance Performance from Laban, performing as part of the school's post graduate company, Transitions.
His main interests are choreography, training and performance. Contact: Ryan O'Neill Address: Co. Antrim Tel: 07704 907 738 Email:
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Since graduating with a BA Hons in Dance from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) in 2008, Sheena Kelly has been based in Belfast as a dancer, choreographer and facilitator, across Northern Ireland, the UK, Germany, Austria, Norway, Switzerland and South Africa. Working within contemporary dance, contact improvisation and community dance she delivers projects for all ages, abilities and backgrounds working particularly within integrated dance work and youth dance whether it is a one off workshop or a large scale project. Contact: Sheena Kelly Address: Dungannon Tel: 07708 520 592 Email:
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Studied Contemporary dance at the University of Ulster. Currently teaching Hip-hop to children ages 4-17. Has studied music theatre and currently working with The Belfast School of Performing Arts. Currently facilitates workshops for kids with disabilities and has also worked with adult and elderly disability groups with Dr Jenny Elliot. Stephanie also has her basic Zumba training and is available to take classes and for cover. Also has some cheerleading experience. Stephanie is interested in both performing and teaching. Contact: Stephanie Brunt Address: Belfast Tel: 07854432098 Email:
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Established by Sarah Reilly, Street Beats are a Hip-Hop dance school passionately committed to building confidence and inspiring young minds through dance and creativity. Classes available in Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge and Magheralin. Ages range from 5yrs - 20yrs Contact: Sarah Reilly Address: Lurgan Tel: 07843832099 Email:
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Suzannah McCreight is a Belfast-based choreographer and dance artist. She gained a BA and Masters at Laban in London, and has danced with Transitions, Scottish Dance Theatre, Attik, Springs and Maiden Voyage. She has taught on the faculty at Laban, University of Ulster and Belfast Metropolitain College in contemporary technique, choreography, movement analysis and improvisation. Having also worked as a rehearsal director with Bare Bones in Birmingham, Suzannah now concentrates on working as a freelance choreographer and teacher. Contact: Suzannah McCreight Address: Belfast Tel: 0776 1425 804 Email:
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The Beat Initiative is the Carnival Arts sector lead organisation in Northern Ireland. The Beat Carnival vision is of a vibrant, colourful and welcoming society where diversity and creativity are promoted and celebrated. Contact: Jean Boyd Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9043 4767 Email:
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The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) is Belfast’s brand new arts venue. We'll be selecting, creating and mixing up music, theatre, dance and art – bringing you the very best of local and international talent under one roof.
The MAC by numbers:
• 2 Theatres (a 350 seater and a 120 seater)
• 3 Art Galleries
• 1 Rehearsal Space
• 1 Dance Studio
• 3 Education & Workshop Rooms
• 4 Offices for Resident Art Groups
• 1 Café & Bar
• 1 Artist-in-residence Studio
• 1 Permanent Artwork Contact: Aine McVerry Address: 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, BT1 2NJ Tel: 028 9089 2960 Email:
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Set in the civic square of the imaginatively restored Mossley Mill, the 400 seat state of the art theatre offers a diverse arts and entertainment programme, including ballet and contemporary dance. Contact: Theatre at the MIll Address: Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtonabbey, BT36 5QA Tel: 02890340202 Email:
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The University of Ulster Dance Programme focuses on dance practice: making dance, performing it and studying it in order to equip students for a wide range of careers in dance. The course provides daily technique class, lectures, seminars and creative workshops with small class sizes and international-standard teaching and research. As a result, this establishment demonstartes excellent graduate employment both in quantity and quality. Contact: Sophia Preston Address: University of Ulster, Magee, Northland Road, Derry BT48 7JL Tel: 028 7137 5209 Email:
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Created and developed in Lurgan since 2005, VIBE has been reaching
hundreds of young people each week with their fun and fresh approach to Performing Arts. With classes based in Lurgan and Belfast, VIBE deliver STREETDANCE and SINGING classes to all ages and skill levels. Contact Lisa on 07736315420 or visit www.vibe-academy.com for more information. Contact: Lisa Kernoghan Address: Belfast/Lurgan Tel: 07736 315 420 Email:
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Wei is a Chinese Classical Dancer specialising in Fan Dance, Umbrella Dance and Chinese Group Dance.
She teaches Chinese dance, working with a range of ages from young people to the elderly. She also works as a choreographer and performer. Contact: Wei Hong Tu Address: Downpatrick Tel: 028 4461 6231 Email:
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Yoga Belfast offer yoga classes and courses, meditation, kirtan, pregnancy yoga, kids yoga, chair yoga, vegetarian cookery evenings and annual yoga holidays in Turkey. Contact: Yoga Belfast Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9070 5381 / 077 740 00787 Email:
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Young at Art run the Belfast Children's Festival. Established in 1998, its mission is to bring artistic brilliance and adventure to children.
Belfast Children's Festival brings quality Theatre, Dance, Exhibitions and Workshops to Belfast from around the world. Contact: Claire Kelly Address: Belfast Tel: 028 9023 0660 Email:
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