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Youth Dance Festival hosted by Laois Youth Dance Ensemble

Laois Dance Platform 2024

Supported by Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Arts Office Funded by Arts Council Ireland (Festivals Investment Scheme) The festival aims to support young dancers by showcasing their talents and welcoming professional guests. In its 10th edition, LDP offers an exciting programme to dance students, professional dancers and the Laois community.

7th to 8th December

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Dance workshop is FREE with Dance Battle Ticket or Saturday Evening performance ticket. Add all to your cart to unlock free workshop discount.

These Contemporary and Hip Hop dance workshops are Open level (Contemporary and Hip Hop) with national & international professional guests.Note: Dance workshops will be held at St Marys Hall at 18 Borris Rd, Portlaoise, R32 D2YA

Audiences will enjoy seeing a range of street dance performers competing for the top prize of €200, with numerous runners up prizes.
The afternoon will also include performances by a number of special guest professional dancers and invited Youth Dance Groups.

ALL DANCE STYLES WELCOME to participate. To compete, please apply: https://forms.gle/N1jKMkhgd9miQF4y5
Terms and conditions:
- Participants age: 12 – 30 years old
- All dance styles welcome to participate!
- Participants will be judged on technique, creativity, control, connection and unity of the team, risk, generosity and musicality.
-Cash prizes for finalists and opportunity to perform at LDP Evening performance event

Featuring performances by national and international dancers and invited Youth Dance Groups.

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