About this Event
The ISACS Network and SpringMoves Dance Festival are thrilled to relaunch Where Dance Meets Street, in partnership with Wexford County Council, the National Opera House, the Welsh Government Office in Ireland, and The Arts Council of Ireland.
This year, Where Dance Meets dives into the collaborative space between Street and Dance. We’re excited to welcome Osian Meilir to Wexford for a dynamic two-day programme. Following their performance of Qwerin, Osian will deliver a Masterclass workshop at the Jerome Hynes Theatre.
Who is this for?
We invite dance, street and circus artists to attend the Masterclass with Osian Meilir on May 10th. Capacity for the Masterclass is limited. Please note this Masterclass is for adults who are professional or aspiring artists.
Event details
- Sunday 10th May (10:30am-4:30pm)
- Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House
- Free to attend for ISACS members
- Non-members fee €25
Agenda
- 10:30 – Intros & coffee
- 11:00 – 1pm – Morning Session
- 1pm – 2pm – Lunch (provided)
- 2pm – 4pm – Afternoon Session
- 4pm-4.30pm – Cooldown and debrief
Not a member of ISACS yet? Join us today and avail of the benefits of joining our community.
The ISACS Bursaries
ISACS is delighted to present a bursary opportunity for ISACS members to attend Where Dance Meets Street in Wexford from 9-10 May 2026.
What do we offer:
- Two bursaries of €250 each are available for ISACS Members to participate in SpringMoves Dance Festival
- Participants will experience groundbreaking shows from the festival programme, including a performance of Qwerin by Osian Meilir (Wales) and a Masterclass at the Jerome Hynes Theatre, National Opera House on Sunday 10th May
- Complimentary lunch
The deadline to apply for the bursaries is April 14th 2026.
Priority will be given to:
- Current Members of ISACS
- Members who have not availed of ISACS Support Programmes over the last two years
- Members who identify as being part of a minority group
About Osian Meilir
Originally from Pentre’r Bryn on the west coast of Wales, Osian Meilir is a freelance choreographer and movement artist currently sharing their time between Wales and London. Since graduating from Trinity Laban in 2017, Meilir has been performing and creating work for a variety of performances spaces, having predominantly worked and created dance productions for the outdoors. Their work has toured extensively across Wales, the UK and internationally including Ten Days on the Island in Australia (2023), Biennale de la Danse in Lyon (2023) and at FIET; the Children’s and Youth Theatre Fair of the Balearic Islands (2024).
Meilir’s up-bringing in rural West Wales and their fascination with notions of identity, culture and community feeds their creativity and inspires their work. Their very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance also has a great influence on their contemporary practice and has led them to appreciate how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world. Embracing unity and harmony, within ourselves and each other, Meilir celebrates the beauty, simplicity and power of human connection.
About Qwerin
Charged with Joy, Qwerin is inspired by the weaving and flowing patterns of traditional Welsh folk-dancing, combined with the pulsating energy of Queer nightlife. Qwerin is back, commenting on notions of Queerness and Welshness through a contemporary dance performance which celebrates culture, identity and community. To an original soundtrack by some of Wales’ most renowned musicians and costumes that give a new edge to the Welsh traditional dress, Qwerin truly is a feast for the senses.
Qwerin was created in 2021 as a commission from Articulture and the Wales Outdoor Art Consortium. Since its inception Qwerin has toured extensively being presented in international festivals including Ten Days on the Island in Tasmania, La Biennale de la Danse in Lyon, France and at World EXPO in Osaka, Japan.
About SpringMoves Dance Festival
SpringMoves Dance Festival runs on the 9th-10th of May 2026. To plan your visit to the National Opera House in Wexford, see HERE.
From Dublin, there are a number of buses that run daily, from the city to Wexford- see HERE and HERE. There are also trains that run for the city centre, to Wexford- see HERE.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland
EUR 0.00 to EUR 25.00
