Arising at Shenkman Arts Centre

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).