In the decade since its inception, Dance Theatre of Ireland has exemplified excellence and innovation in choreography, music & design. Featuring the work of its Artistic Directors Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick and distinguished international guest choreographers*, it has developed a reputation for producing dance theatre which is passionate, evocative, sophisticated yet arrestingly pure - exciting dance which is at times both fierce and uplifting.
Dance Theatre of Ireland tours extensively to all major venues in Ireland and Northern Ireland and by invitation to international Festivals and theatres in Europe. Featuring a repertoire rich in collaboration with Irish composers and artists, increasingly, the company works with New Technologies.
Performing with Dance Theatre of Ireland are some of the finest dancers in Ireland, as well as international guests .
Dance Theatre of Ireland is one of Ireland's finest Contemporary Dance Company's performing nationally and internationally. The Company also operate the Centre for Dance in Dun Laoghaire where over 2500 people dance recreationally throughout the year.
Founded by Artistic Directors, Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick, DTI produces work that tours Ireland, Europe and Asia, collaborating with Irish composers, musicians and digital designers in creating dance performances.
At their Centre for Dance in Dun Laoghaire they also offer year-round, day-time, evening and weekend dance classes for young people and adults in a state-of-the-art dance Studio officially opened by Mary McAleese.