About Us

Maiden Voyage is an artist-led commissioning company offering discoveries in dance with, by, and for, artists, audiences, and participants.

We commission and produce distinctive dance performances across three strands; Maiden Belfast theatre venue-based performances; Dance Exposed short new works for public space; and Off Spring new work for young audiences.

The company was established in Belfast by Artistic Director Nicola Curry in 2002. Maiden Voyage is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and is a registered Charity with NI Charity Commission. Maiden Voyage is funded annually by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and by Belfast City Council and receives support from individual Trusts and Foundations for different aspects of our programme.

Currently under commission is a work for young children from choreographer Georgia Tegou (GR/UK) and harpist Ursula Burns (NI).

In March 2024 the Arts Council of Ireland announced the creation of a new all-island dance company marking a transformative and significant moment for dance in Ireland. After a competitive selection process, a team led by Liz Roche Company, with Maiden Voyage Dance as a foundational partner along with Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, was appointed to establish the company. The partnership with the new company enhances all-island company-to-company working, opportunities for artist and commission development, dance touring and resources across the island. Further information about the new company will be released in mid 2024.

Board of Directors

Pat Robinson, Anne Orr, Kathryn McCann, Carina McGrail, John Burke

Our Funders

  • "Maiden Voyage excels in creating vibrant new work that consistently engages and excites audiences"

    Caoileann Curry-Thompson, Drama & Dance Development Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland

  • "The only thing I ever expect from Maiden Voyage is quality. Each new show is so different from the last. I am always excited about what they will do next"

    Audience member

  • "Maiden Voyage providing me with work as both a dancer and maker as well as continuing professional development opportunities have been a huge part of me being able to sustain a career as an artist in Northern Ireland"

    Dance artist