Being

Dance Limerick are pleased to partner again with Age & Opportunity in 2024 building on the success of last year’s collaboration, to bring together a new intergenerational performance project for all to enjoy during Bealtaine Festival 2024. 

Movement is sparked by feeling, sound and connection.  

A world of imagination, energy, connection, and spirit… Our lust for life. 

In this year’s vibrant performance Dance Limerick’s High Kicks over 50s group collaborate with local dance artists and children 7-14 yrs from the newly formed Inclusive Dance Club. Together they will explore movement and imagination within an experimental world created live by musician Paddy Mulcahy. This creative, improvisational choreographic process will be led by DL. BRIDGE Artist Katy Hewison, culminating in a performance experience presented at Dance Limerick during the Bealtaine Festival week.  

We welcome audiences to settle and get comfortable in the relaxed environment of the Dance Limerick Performance Space, where they will be transported into a world of atmospheric music, lights, colours, and joyous dancing that represent the spirit of community and celebration of Bealtaine Festival 2024. 

This will be a relaxed performance.

What are relaxed performances?

A relaxed performance is a show that’s been adapted to suit those who might benefit from a more relaxed environment when attending a performance, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability.

What will this look like at Dance Limerick?

In order to make ‘Being’ an accessible experience for all to enjoy, we will share pre-show information with attendees, describing the venue and what to expect. Before the show begins, staff members will make clear that audiences who need to move or make noise during the performance are free to do so.

A separate quiet space will be available during the show where people can go if they need a break. Our staff will direct you to the toilets/ refreshment break area if needed during the performance.

The lighting and sound levels in the space may be adjusted if needed to.

Read more about relaxed performances here and email Katy Hewison at katy@dancelimerick.ie if you need further assistance.

This project is part of Dance Limerick’s DL.BRIDGE programme which provides new pathways for individuals and communities to engage with dance and fosters opportunities for people to develop art that is relevant to their lives and environment.