From April 03 – 07 Wicklow ScreenDance Laboratory Festival (WSL) will be offering a live in-person and virtual programme.

Continuing its focus on the legendary choreographer Martha Graham, WSL 2023 offers the opportunity for dancers to study her pioneering repertoire with former Martha Graham second company members, Jean-Baptiste Ferreira and Rafael Molina in a three-day dance intensive presented in partnership with Dance Ireland from April 3rd to April 5th.

This year, WSL will debut its fully-curated live dance show in the Wicklow Screendance Festival!  The festival main event takes place in the Mermaid Theatre and features Irish-based dance artists and choreographers, with special Graham style performances by Jean-Baptiste and Rafael. 

WSL: Move Graham Intensive/Dance Ireland 

(Mon, Tue, Wed).

3 days, sold as a package or individual days.

Tickets through Eventbrite €50/40 (Dance Ireland members, concessions) 

€20 per day, €15 concession. Special rate for students of COD or ICFE, BIFE €25 for 3 days or €10 per day.

More about the festival

This Irish festival focuses on the Art of Dance through training, performance, screenings, discussion, and craft. Offering unique opportunities for communities of artists, participants, audiences and curious bystanders, WSL features both local and international artists in a five-day exploration into the art of movement through live performances and film.  The films screened in the festival focus on movement of all types, whether it be nature, machinery, or the human form.  

On Thursday 6 April, a full day workshop with Screendance experts Marisa Hayes and Franck Boulègue titled, ‘So You Want to Make a Dance Film?’ will explore the art of merging cinematography and choreography. In addition to these training workshops, a series of live performances, live-streamed screenings, and collaborative conversations with both up-and-coming and established artists will take place throughout the week.