Laois Youth Dance Ensemble

Laois Youth Dance Ensemble is a youth contemporary dance company based  in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 
LYDE aims to give young dancers the opportunity to receive quality dance training and to be engaged with professional dance experience through various projects throughout the year and performances (national and international level).

Since 2013 LYDE is hosting Laois Dance Platform. LDP is an annual youth dance festival, funded by Arts Council Ireland,  supported by Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Arts Office. The event showcases an array of talented young dancers from across Ireland, alongside dance professionals.