Tatiana Dos Santos

UCC / Cork Opera House New Irish Theatre Artist in Residence 2025

Tatiana Santos is a socially engaged artist, journalist, and cultural mediator. She holds an MA in Conflict Resolution, with research focused on de-escalating conflict through arts and education. As one of the leading artists exploring Brazilian rhythms within Irish dance spaces, Tatiana’s work is deeply informed by themes of belonging and decolonisation. She uses dance, talking circles, and writing to transcend cultural barriers and promote social cohesion.

Her recent projects include the award-winning Hive City Legacy at the Dublin Fringe Festival (2022), the solo show Threads with Solo Sirens (2023–2024), and her collaboration on the ongoing Welcoming Project with Catherine Young Dance Company. Her publications include Everybody is a Dancing Body: Using Dance, Talking Circles, and Empathy to Transcend Cultural and Emotional Barriers, featured in Create’s Field Notes (2023).

Tatiana is the 2025 Artist in Residence at Cork Opera House and University College Cork, where she is researching and developing a new theatre piece. Through this residency, she continues to expand her practice, share unique stories, and deepen her relationship with the Irish theatre landscape and local communities.