Teaċ Daṁsa | MÁM

Rooted in Irish traditions, mysterious and full of passion, MÁM casts a powerful spell. A wild celebration where feet pound the floor, bodies ignite, and ritual turns into jubilation.

From the very first moments, MÁM sweeps us away to another place-an Ireland of rugged hills and tight-knit communities bound by music and dance.

The work is deeply grounded in the landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula, home territory of choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan, where the Irish language and its legends remain vividly alive. Inspired by the image of a mountain pass—a threshold to the unknown and the wondrous—the work blends the raw power of traditional Irish dance with the fluidity of contemporary movement.

Through the gaze of a young girl, a vibrant ceremony unfolds, bringing together a dozen performers and the seven members of the Berlin-based stargaze ensemble, alongside virtuoso concertina player Cormac Begley. Youth and age, past and future collide. As the music takes hold, the dance intensifies, pulsing with visceral energy.