The TDP’17 festival is a cutting edge international contemporary dance festival dedicated to be a festive event for the community a hub where dance artists performa, training and network, and a celebration for dance in County Tipperary. TDP’17 stages work made by Irish-based artists, and introduces works from artists from other countries who, in most cases, perform in Ireland for the first time. TDP’17 provides a touring venue for established companies, and a performance space for artists who are hosted during the year as part of Tipperary Dance Platform’s pro resource programme. Apart from delivering high quality contemporary Art, the festival involves the local community into dance practise by inviting adults and children to take part in a dedicated programme of dance classes.