The critically acclaimed Trinity Irish Dance Company kicks off their landmark 35th anniversary season with a series of performances at the Museum of Contemporary Art. 

Continuing TIDC’s longstanding history of pushing the boundaries of a cultural form, the Museum of Contemporary Art performances will include the world premiere of “The Sash,” choreographed by Trinity Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard, Associate Artistic Director and dancer Chelsea Hoy and guest contemporary choreographer Stephanie Martinez, founder and Artistic Director of Chicago’s PARA.MAR Dance Theatre. Completing the program will be a selection of TIDC’s diverse repertoire, including “Taking the Mick,” Howard’s “Push,” an explosion of hard-driving percussive power demonstrates the company’s consistent message of female empowerment; and Michelle Dorrance and Melinda Sullivan's “American Traffic,” a hybrid of Irish step and American tap that plays at the intersection of rhythmic sensibilities and rebellious histories, amongst others.

The program will feature original live music performed by TIDC’s band, fronted by Killarney-raised, New York City-based Brenoshea; company member Francisco Lemus who was named in Dance Magazine’s 2025 “Top 25 to Watch,” and a prelude that will introduce audiences to ten international dancers that make up TIDC’s brand-new Training Company, showcasing the high-powered athleticism of these new artists hailing from the US, Mexico, and Canada.  

The performance series at the Museum of Contemporary Art will begin with an opening night gala on Friday, May 16 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. and continue with a 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, May 17 and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 18.