Meath Move Gathering 2026
Join us for Meath Move Gathering 2026, a vibrant day-long celebration of dance for all ages and abilities!
Curated by SAY Collective, this year's gathering invites the local community to explore the world of dance through a variety of experiences. From interactive classes and family-friendly activities to inspiring performances from emerging and established dance artists. Whether you're looking to get moving, watch, or simply be part of something new, there's something for everyone.
The day will culminate a double bill of two shows. The first, Migration, is a showcase of three dance performances from artists of various backgrounds focusing on themes of immigrating to and emigrating from Ireland. This will be followed by a lively performance of The Shake, an internationally acclaimed immersive dance piece that is an opportunity to connect, celebrate creativity, and experience the power of movement in a way that's open to all.
Don't miss out on this year's chapter of a growing arts network in Meath.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
- Peekaboo – A new dance theatre production for babies | 11am & 1:30pm | €5 per child | Ideal for ages 1-2
- Introduction to Floorwork – Dance workshop with Aneta Dortová | 12pm | €15 | 13+
- ROLLING! – An outdoor dance concert for all | 1pm & 3pm | Free | All ages
- Scéalta sa Ghluaisne: Stories in Motion – Dance workshop with Síoraí Motion Dance Collective | 1:30pm | €15 | 16+
- Migration – Three dance performances featuring Aneta Dortová, Síoraí Motion Dance Collective, and SAY Collective | 7pm | €20 (incl. The Shake) | All ages
- The Shake – A participatory dance show connecting you to your body | 8:30pm | €20 (incl. Migration) | All ages
SAY Collective is a multi-county (Kildare, Meath and Dublin) dance collective formed by professional dance artists Selma Daniel, Ailish Claffey, and Yasmin Mello, with associate artist Patrycja Kwiecień. The collective formally came together in 2025, emerging from several years of shared practice, dialogue, and collaboration through Open Practice and related projects. Recent achievements include the development and facilitation of sustained Open Practice programmes, interdisciplinary collaboration across artforms, and the creation of regular professional dance spaces that support artistic development, peer exchange, and audience engagement.
Meath Move Gathering is funded by the Arts Council in partnership with Solstice Arts Centre.