Window on Wicklow Episode 57: Poppy Mernagh’s Culture Night Dance

Jamie Ryan travelled out to Rathnew to meet a very special young choreographer. Poppy is 12 years old and a member of the Wheelie Good Dance Group at FYI Dance Club. Around two years ago, she came up with her very first piece of choreography to one of her favourite songs — and this Friday, as part of Culture Night, Poppy will finally get to see her routine brought to life by her fellow dancers.

Jamie Ryan travelled to Rathnew to meet 12-year-old Poppy and members of FYI Dance Club as they prepared for a special Culture Night performance. Poppy, a member of the Wheelie Good Dance Group, created her first piece of choreography around two years ago. Now, her fellow dancers are preparing to bring her routine to life on stage, highlighting creativity, determination and what genuine inclusion in dance can look like.