Galway Dance is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, Kristyn Fontanella.

Kristyn is a Galway-based dance artist and producer who creatively explores the worlds of traditional and contemporary dance.

Kristyn takes over from Executive Director Jill Murray who has been with Galway Dance, formerly Galway Dance Project since 2017. She leaves to take up a new role with Emma Martin/United Fall.

Galway Dance’s board of directors: “We are thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Kristyn, whose passion, expertise, and vision will undoubtedly lead our resource organisation in new directions, providing support to dance artists and ensure a future for the dance sector in Galway and beyond. We would like to also thank the outgoing ED, Jill, for her long-standing service and dedication to Galway Dance, and wish her the best of luck on her new and exciting adventures.”