Arising - The Canadian Irish Dance Company

Experience Irish dance through a bold, modern lens in Arising, a groundbreaking performance by the Canadian Irish Dance Company.

Rooted in tradition and driven by artistic exploration, Arising reimagines Irish dance through innovative choreography set to an entirely Canadian soundtrack. Featuring professional Canadian dancers alongside live musicians on stage, this powerful production celebrates movement, culture, and creativity through striking precision, rhythm, and expressive physicality, presenting “a wide spectrum of what Irish dance can be” (Dance Debrief).

About The Canadian Irish Dance Company

The Canadian Irish Dance Company is a not-for-profit founded in 2021 by Ottawa native Catherine Errington. The company is a collective of artists dedicated to reshaping Irish dance as a modern art form.

We gratefully acknowledge the funding support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.

Photo by Caitlin Unrau