Edwina Guckian
Edwina Guckian is a celebrated sean-nós dancer known for her inclusive and organic approach to dance. She runs the Áirc Damhsa Culture Club in Leitrim, fostering a deep appreciation for Irish culture among young people, and recently collaborated with Zoë Conway for a powerful performance featuring orchestral music.
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Recent news mentions
Edwina Guckian’s The Devil’s in the Dance Hall live series was notable this year.
Manchán Magan’s ability to fuse present and past defined a rich year in the arts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-23
Edwina Guckian looks at all this in her production The Devil’s in the Dancehall, an immersive project that blends theatre with a traditional dance hall experience.
reviving a cultural cornerstone in Donegal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07Edwina Guckian, Luail’s dance deputy, is leading the conversations.
‘He asked me to dance. Now we’re married 42 years’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Edwina Guckian is a member of the festival’s organising committee and hopes to transform local farmers’ marts into music venues.
Ireland’s shoulder season festivals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Edwina Guckian is a sean-nós dancer who collaborated with Zoë Conway on a piece of music commissioned by RTÉ Lyric FM.
‘I have very bad eyesight – which comes in really useful, as I can’t see the audience’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
