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

  • 23 Feb 2012 Joan Denise (at home) in the Firkin Crane Firkin Crane, home of dance in Cork, in association with Cork School of Dance and Monica Gavin, celebrates the Centenary of Joan Denise Moriarty with an exhibition that highlights the unique influence she had on dance in Ireland. Read full story
  • 11 May 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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  • 11 May 2012 The Magic of Dance Cork School of Dance presents "The Magic of Dance at Cork Opera House on Sunday 20 May at 7.30 pm Read full story

EVENTS

  • Joan Denise (at home) in the Firkin Crane 22 Mar 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 Tickets: € Free A major exhibition celebrates the life of Dr Joan Denise Moriarty, who was fundamental to both the establishment of the Firkin Crane and to the development of ballet in Ireland. View details
  • Girl In The Moon 18 May 2012 - 19 May 2012 Tickets: € 15, €50 for 4 + booking fee New Moon Youth Dance Company View details
  • CSN Diploma In Dance Graduation 2012 23 May 2012 - 24 May 2012 Tickets: € 20/15 The Diploma in Dance Course, from the Department of Performing Arts at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, is proud to present its Graduation Performance 2012.


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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland