We are delighted to announce that the 2024 recipient of the NDRP award is Alessandra Azeviche.

Each partner is contributing financially and with in-kind space which will allow for six weeks of rehearsal time across the country. This award includes a financial award of €10,000 to support the residencies and invest in the development of the new work, and a bursary for the successful choreographer to attend Tipperary Dance International Festival, and the time and support of artistic staff.

Through this award, it is our intention to open up the model of making dance work in Ireland by de-centralising opportunities throughout the country, whilst building networked production models supported by a strong partnership infrastructure.

 

“It's a big honour to be selected for this partnership as it helps me to connect my debut solo dance piece, Terra, with new communities around Ireland. I'm excited to see how they respond to my work and how that influences my creative choices. The piece is still evolving as it connects my present self & my ancestry with my surrounding, rich Irish influences that I can't wait to soak up more of at the partner hubs of Limerick, Cork, Tipperary & Galway. There I'll be engaging with local practitioners and workshopping my piece which will be debuted at Dublin Fringe festival 2024.” - Alessandra Azeviche