East Coast Dance Arts

East Coast Dance Arts East Coast Dance Arts celebrates the hybrid art of dance and film.
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We bring together artists, filmmakers, and audiences to explore and showcase innovative works, from early-stage concepts to fully developed pieces.

A glimpse into ECDA: LIVEMermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, Bray — April 1stAn unforgettable evening of dance, performa...
04/04/2026

A glimpse into ECDA: LIVE
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, Bray — April 1st

An unforgettable evening of dance, performance and shared experience, bringing together a curated selection of Irish and international artists.

From powerful solos to dynamic ensemble works, the stage held space for expression, connection and storytelling through movement.

Captured by Sarah Eva Manson Art

We are so grateful to all artists, collaborators and audiences who made this night what it was ✨

If you joined us, we’d love to hear your thoughts — leave us a review or share your experience 💛

Running order and artists featured below ⬇️

Graham For Europe Dance Ireland Penny Diamantopoulou Rafael Molina The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon The Zoryanna DYDC Dublin school of Dance and Etiquette Dublin South City Partnership The College of Dance

30/03/2026

100 year centenary, artistic legacy and a curated live performance.

Our founder and director Adrienne Brown speaks on the festival.

Wednesday April 1st Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre

Wow! Things are getting SERIOUS at the intensive! On Wednesday we will all come together, audience and dancers, to Merma...
30/03/2026

Wow! Things are getting SERIOUS at the intensive! On Wednesday we will all come together, audience and dancers, to Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre for a spectacular LIVE performance featuring:
The Intensive
Graham For Europe Penny Diamantopoulou Rafael Molina
The College of Dance
Human Collective
The Zoryanna
DYDC
Erica P Borges
Dublin school of Dance and Etiquette

Only a few tickets remaining! https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/events/east-coast-dance-arts-live-2

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

We will be LIVE online today from 2pm over on our YouTube channel. We hope you all join us! Tune in, share your thoughts...
29/03/2026

We will be LIVE online today from 2pm over on our YouTube channel. We hope you all join us! Tune in, share your thoughts, comments and questions with our live interactive panel of experts who will be commenting on each film!

https://www.youtube.com/

MORPHOLOGY
Frames — Claire Marshall (AU)
Liquid Body — Amandine Garrido & Matthew Gaines (CA)
Porcelain — Paula Gelly (BR)
On Time. — Liz Macro (USA)
ECOLOGY
Eyes Wide Open — Floris-Jan van Luyn (NL)
LUVOS migrations — Editta Braun & Menie Weissbacher (AT)
HUMAN / SPACE
Behind the Sun — Salma Kattass (USA)
A Shadow on the Board — Laura Rivet (FR)
Bá — Orlaith Ní Chearra (IE) Fizz and Chips Productions
White Witch — Spotlight Studios Wicklow / Kerry Smith (IE)
Revolve — Claire Marshall (AU)
HYPER-REALISM
Dream’s Descent — Sara Gouveia, Inka Kendzia & Gregory Maqoma (ZA)
ElleX / ElleY — Valeria Galluccio (IT)

The energy has begun.Day one of the ECDA 2026 Dance Intensive in Dance Ireland is underway, bringing together dancers fr...
26/03/2026

The energy has begun.

Day one of the ECDA 2026 Dance Intensive in Dance Ireland is underway, bringing together dancers from across Ireland and beyond to train, explore and create.

Led by Rafael Molina & Penny Diamantopoulou from Graham For Europe, these Martha Graham Technique classes form part of the international Graham for Europe centenary celebrations — connecting past, present and future through movement.

This is where the work begins.
In the studio. In the body. In the breath.
And it all leads to what comes next.

🎬 Online Screenings
March 27 — 7pm
March 29 — 2pm

✨ Live Performance
April 1 — Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre, Bray
🎟 Tickets: www.screendance.ie⁠
Dance Intensive - Martha Graham Dance Technique - Improvisation and Choreography - Intermediate +

Join us at East Coast Dance Arts: Live at the Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre April 1st 7pm. https://www.mermaidartsc...
25/03/2026

Join us at East Coast Dance Arts: Live at the Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre April 1st 7pm. https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/events/east-coast-dance-arts-live-2

Human Collective Mateusz "Matt" Szczerek is a Polish Dublin-based dance artist, choreographer, and artistic director for Human Collective, known for blending street dance, Krump, and contemporary styles. Matt is a professional member of Dance Ireland and ISACS. He is the curator and artistic director of the D2C LAB series in partnership with Dance Ireland, Luail, the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and Promenade.

He is a leader of the international circus and dance collective Kundle Cru. Recent choreographer credits include Shell (Matt Szczerek & Simone O’Toole), Birds, Blame Game (Kundle Cru), Monsters (Matt Szczerek & Alessio Motta). He also performed win CoisCéim’s 2024 production Palimpsest.

30/10/2025

A little postcard from Roubaix!
Here’s our founder, Adrienne Brown, sending love from the 100-year centenary tour of the Martha Graham Dance Company — feeling inspired, energised, and full of ideas. 💫

As we look ahead to ECDA 2026, we’re calling all creatives working in movement, choreography, and screendance to get involved.

🌀 Our Open Call is now LIVE!
We are currently accepting proposals for:
📽 Screendance Films
💃 Live Dance Performances

If your work moves, challenges, or inspires, we want to see it.

🗓 Deadline: January 4th, 2026
🌐 Submit via: www.screendance.ie

📬 Join our mailing list for updates & artist opportunities!

Mark your calendars now!! March 26th - April 1st 2026

Let’s shape the future of movement together.

Wicklow County Arts Office The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon social support -> Sarah Eva Manson Art

Submissions Open for East Coast Dance Arts 26!We’re thrilled to welcome filmmakers, choreographers, and artists from aro...
15/10/2025

Submissions Open for East Coast Dance Arts 26!

We’re thrilled to welcome filmmakers, choreographers, and artists from around the world to submit their screendance works for the next edition of East Coast Dance Arts.

🎬 Regular Deadline: January 4, 2026
📍 Festival Dates: April 19–26, 2026
📍 Venue: Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre
🌐 Submit via: filmfreeway.com/eastcoastdancearts

East Coast Dance Arts celebrates the hybrid form of film and dance — exploring movement, storytelling, and visual poetry through the screen. Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established filmmaker, we’d love to see your work.

Join us on Ireland’s East Coast for a week of screenings, discussions, and live events that connect dance and cinema in new ways.

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