Dance Associate is a Newry-based charitable organisation supporting children and young people through dance, performing arts, creativity and community programmes.

Since 2012, we have created opportunities for young people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate, develop their skills, perform and build confidence.

From weekly classes to performance, youth and community programmes, our work is centred on high-quality experiences that are inclusive, supportive and accessible.

Meet the people responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Dance Associate.

Board of Directors & Trustees
Peter James Shannon - Chair
Victoria Campbell - Treasurer
Dominic Moore
Vladimir Samsonik - Secretary

Executive & Artistic Director
Nina Shannon

Dance Associate believes in the positive and transformative power of the arts.

Our mission is to create high-quality opportunities in dance, performing and creative arts that enable children and young people to participate, learn, create, perform and develop.

Our work is guided by the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), creating an environment where people are welcomed, respected and given meaningful opportunities to take part.

Dance Associate is more than a place to attend a weekly class. We create opportunities for young people to learn, perform, compete, create, build friendships and grow in confidence.

Our experienced team supports each student as an individual, from discovering dance for the first time to developing their technique and progressing towards more advanced opportunities.

We are proud to be rooted in our local community while creating opportunities that take our young people beyond the studio.