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East Coast Dance Arts

Ireland · Est. 2016 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CUnder Review
Ireland
47
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  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review
  • 10 years of verifiable history

Overview

East Coast Dance Arts, formerly Wicklow ScreenDance Laboratory, is an Ireland-based festival dedicated to the intersection of **dance and film**. It is notable for bringing together international choreographers, emerging dance artists, filmmakers, and audiences through screenings, live performances, talks, and workshops, with a strong emphasis on **screendance** and other dance-based screen works. [1]

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Avg. rating

3.9/ 5

Reviews

17

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.9★ · 17

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