Dancehall: Memory Gathering

Do you remember the old Dancehalls?

Maybe you have a story shared by a parent, or a grandparent?

Tell us about the love stories, the arguments, the showbands… we want to hear all about it!

Join us for some gentle and fun movement, followed by a cup of tea and a chat. Everyone welcome.

Attendees will receive discounted tickets to see Dancehall by Emma Martin, with music by Andrew Hamilton performed by Crash Ensemble and the Luail dancers taking place at Cork Opera House on October 21st at 8.00pm.

Hosted by Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company
In association with Cork Opera House and Dance Cork Firkin Crane

Luail is Ireland’s national, all-island dance company, established in 2024 to embody, embed and empower dance across the island of Ireland, and to lead into a future that transforms how we make, know and experience dance. With a full-time ensemble of eight dancers, a collective of resident creative artists, and a managerial and administrative team of nine, Luail embraces the values of fearlessness, inventiveness, joy, and attentiveness to the needs of our community.

Supported by the Arts Council, we produce exceptional dance works of all scales and for all audiences, led by choreographers from across the island and internationally. Through our dynamic programme of new creations, revivals, national and international touring, and long-term artist development, Luail expands the visibility and impact of dance across Ireland and beyond.

With our partners at the Irish World Academy, UL, and Maiden Voyage Dance in Belfast, we build meaningful island-wide partnerships and networks, and create new possibilities and pathways for artists, audiences, and communities to thrive.