Performing & Creative Arts with Dance Associate.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.

  • About

    About

    Dance Associate support and develop a vibrant Performing Arts ecology in Northern Ireland. We provide courses and organise events, which encourage children and young people to participate in and appreciate Performing Arts.

    At Dance Associate, we are focused on providing Performing Arts courses with the highest levels of students satisfaction and we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of courses to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy to become our student. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

    We hope to see you again!

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    There's much more to come!

  • Board

    Meet the Board

    Meet the leaders ensuring the Dance Associate’s long-term vitality.

    Board of Directors/Trustees
    Peter James Shannon - Chair
    Vladimir Samsonik - Secretary
    Victoria Campbell - Treasurer
    Malcolm Austin Dibb
    Dominic Moore


    Appointed Artistic Director
    Nina Dibb

  • Mission

    Mission, Values & History

    The Dance Associate believes in the positive, transformative power of the arts.

    Our mission is to promote Performing & Creative Arts through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation.

    Values of IDEA—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.

    The Dance Associate has adopted a statement on core values of equity and inclusion.

  • Why DA

    Why Dance Associate?

    When you choose to join Dance Associate you are partnering with a team of professionals who cares.

    We are continually focused on finding ways to support our community and we participate in several Performing Arts activities throughout the year.

    Our attitude toward great opportunities and helping others to achieve qualifications makes our company staff inviting and fun. We are always looking for the brightest and most talented people around to join us in providing courses to our students and community.