The Firkin Crane

Chafia Brooks

Chafia Brooks began her performance experience in 2001 with the Quantum Leap Youth Choreographic Ensemble in Canberra. She continued her dance training at The Queensland University of Technology graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. In her final year Chafia performed at the Taiwanese International Dance Conference in collaboration with Csaba Buday (QUT) and Ming Shen Ku (Taiwan). As an independent dancer Chafia has worked throughout Austraila and overseas with Claire Marshall, Joseph Lau, Ricky Sim and Dancers (Singapore), Rebcca Hilton and Sela Kiek. This year Chafia joined the Expressions Dance Company education team, touring throughout regional Queensland. Most recently she was chosen to participate in the World Dance Alliance “Choreo-Lab”, under the mentorship of Lloyd Newson (DV8 Physical Theatre, London) and Boi Sakti (Indonesia). Chafia has also enjoyed working on more commercial projects performing at music festivals, club venues and corporate events and appearing in film clips for; Darren Hayes, Little Birdy, The Living End, The Sleepy Jackson, Youth Group and Powderfinger.

Performances by Chafia Brooks

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NEWS

  • 04 Jan 2012 Arts Council Project Award, 2012 Round 1 This award supports specific projects in the field of a particular artform commencing in 2012. The Arts Council received 222 applications for the Project Award 2012 Round 1. 48 awards were made to the value of € 999,942.00. Read full story
  • 04 Jan 2012 Arts Council Bursary Recipients 2011 A summary of those who received funding under the Dance heading. Read full story
  • 04 Jan 2012 Opportunities Check here for some of the upcoming job/work and other professional opportunities which come into the Firkin Crane office. We publish them as seen, so please check the credentials of the individuals and organisations involved.
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EVENTS

  • The Wizard of Oz 16 Feb 2012 - 19 Feb 2012 Tickets: € 16 Family (4) €60 + booking fee WE'RE OFF TO SEE....The Most Magical Adventure of all !!!
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  • The Shakespeare Sessions 21 Feb 2012 - 24 Feb 2012 Tickets: € 14 students, group rates, teachers free The primary goal of these entertaining and engaging performances is to help Junior Cert and Leaving Cert learners in their understanding of Shakespeare’s masterpieces, clarifying the main themes and topics as well as providing opportunities for participation and discussion.
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  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream 02 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012 Tickets: € 14 Queens and Dukes, actors, lovers and fairies - this is a magical story!

    Cork Dance Company presents its annual showcase.
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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland