The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance has had since its inception the twin energies of community outreach (Bealach, the Irish word for ‘pathway’) and artists-in-residence (Cónaí – the Irish world for residence). These energies inform aspects of the central ring of M.A. and B.A. Programmes. Listed left are our current artists-in-residence.
ACADEMOS Irish World Academy Strings
ACADEMOS Irish World Academy Strings is the graduate string orchestra of the MA Classical String Performance Programme at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, in association with the Irish Chamber …
Cantoral
Cantoral is an all female chant ensemble, specialising in Western plainchant and early polyphony, with a particular interest in medieval Irish repertoire. The ensemble was formed in 2008 and had its first …
Donal Lunny
Donal Lunny continues his residency at the Irish World Academy for a second academic year. The first traditional music-linked member of the Irish Arts Council-sponsored Aosdána, Donal Lunny has been a central …
Irish Chamber Orchestra
In 1995 the Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) moved from east coast to west, following an invitation from Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin to become part of the emerging
performing arts programme at the University …
Jean Butler
The Irish World Academy is delighted to announce the residency of Jean Butler for the 2010/2011 Academic year.
Jean Butler (performer) has been dancing for over 30 years. Her current solo work …
Liz Roche
Choreographer in Residence
Born in Dublin in 1975, Liz is a graduate of London Contemporary Dance School and the College of Dance, Dublin. She has choreographed for Scottish Dance Theatre, Cois Céim, …
Martin Hayes
Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music. His unique sound, his mastery of his chosen instrument – the violin …
Rex Levitates Dance Company
Based in Dublin, Rex Levitates Dance Company producesa diverse range of innovative dance activities yearly from theatre based or site specific performances and touring. Supported by the Arts Council as a Regularly …
University of Limerick Gospel Choir
Being part of a choir is about much more than simply singing. It’s about boosting confidence, meeting new people, becoming a better listener, and most importantly
it’s about having fun. When you …