Report from the Launch of RTÉ’s Dance on the Box DVD

The DVD launch of Twelve Short Dance Films from Ireland, RTÉ Dance on the Box 2006-2010 took place on Thursday 13th May 2010 in the Light House Cinema, Smithfield. This was followed by a preview screening of the 2010 RTÉ Dance on the Box films and a reception.

Admit One, Deep End Dance, Her Mother’s Daughter and Mo Mhórchoir Féin were all shown in advance of their premiere on RTÉ TWO as part of the Dublin Dance Festival.

At the event David McKenna (RTÉ Television’s Executive Producer Arts and Cross-media), and Fionnuala Sweeney (Head of Film and International Arts at the Arts Council) spoke about the success of the scheme as well as mentioning the great dance/film collaborations that have arisen as a result.

Steven Davenport (Dance on the Box short 'Her Mother's Daughter') and Declan Recks ('Eden', Guest editor for 'Film Ireland' issue 122).

Adrian McCarthy of Wildfire films and Úna Ní Dhonghaile ('Wallander').

David McKenna (RTÉ Television’s Executive Producer Arts & Cross-media) and Fionnuala Sweeney (Head of Film and International Arts at the Arts Council).

Steve Woods (Dance on the Box short 'Admit One') and Conor Horgan (Dance on the Box short 'Deep End Dance').

Performers Jessica Kennedy, Emma O'Kane, Joanna Banks and Megan Kennedy (Dance on the Box short 'Her Mother's Daughter').