The Dance: Cork director captures the wonders of a show made in Kerry

Filmmaker Pat Collins and choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan combine in a new documentary that offers a window on Teac Damhsa's incredible creative process
The Dance: Cork director captures the wonders of a show made in Kerry

The Dance: A scene featuring Teac Damhsa in rehearsal for Mám in Co Kerry. 

A rousing and immersive love letter to the power of creativity, The Dance follows the development of a major new dance and theatrical work. From the first rehearsal in Corca Dhuibhne, Co Kerry,  to opening night in Dublin, the film documents the preparation of MÁM, the latest work from acclaimed choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan.

The work teams a group of dancers with famed concertina player Cormac Begley and the musical collective Stargaze as they strive to create MÁM, which went on to receive rave reviews. 

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