Contemporary Youth Dance Company under the direction of Erica Pessanha Borges
Funded by Arts Council Ireland
Facilitating young people to create and produce contemporary dance works to a high standard of performance, through weekly workshops, annual showcases and attendance at renowned national and international events, such as Dublin Youth Dance Festival, Project Dance Paris and Lisbon Dance Platform.
For those already attending dance classes in Co. Laois, joining the company will boost your confidence and dance experience. We seek for young people who are passionate about dance, love to perform and have the commitment to make the most of this opportunity.
If you want to try it out before committing, come for a FREE trial. No experience required.
Info from LYDE artistic director 087-132 8852
Senior Group (Ages 14 – 18) Meets on Fridays, 5-8pm
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaoisYouthDanceEnsemble?ref=hl
Laois Dance Academy 
Hi!
I’m 13 and have lots of dance experience,
do you think that LYDE would be something I would enjoy???
Hi Jena,
Thanks for your message.
It depends on what you like to dance.
Our style of contemporary isn’t commercial as you may see in most TV programmes, but we’ve been having dancers who truly enjoyed the experience.
Book a free trial with us in September so you can get to know us first before committing.
Follow our LYDE Facebook and Instagram pages, you’ll have a clear idea of what we do there.
Don’t hesitate to contact if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Erica Borges
Phone number: 0871328852
I’m a 14 year old girl with no prior dance experience (other than a hip hop thing I did for a few years although it wasn’t really hip hop) and an interest in ballet. I’m wondering if There are any beginner classes for people my age.
Also wondering if classes are only on weekends as I will be doing my jc next year and that will have me busy.
Hi Clodagh,
I’ve classes during the week as well.
Please call for more information: 0871328852
Regards,
Erica
Hi Clodagh,
You could join our Saturday 2pm Contemporary.
Please call for more information: 087 1328852
Regards,
Erica
Hi there,
I am wondering whether my 9 year old niece can join you now, since May lets say, or it’s better to enroll in at the next term?
Best
Michael
Hi Michael,
You can enroll your niece now. Please contact us by phone.
Regards,
Erica
Hi Shannon. On 19th of September will be the audition. It will consist of a workshop and interview. You don’t have to prepare any dance in particular for this. Just come along! I hope to see you there! Regards, Erica.
Hi, sadly, I missed the trial workshop. Is there anyway I could still join?