The Firkin Crane

Nerida Matthaie

Nerida Matthaie completed an Honours year in 2006 researching choreographic practice after completing a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Dance), with distinction at the Queensland University of Technology. Over the past ten years she has worked as an educator, performer, choreographer, filmmaker and arts marketer working nationally. Nerida began tutoring for QUT’s Dance and Creative Industries department in 2007 teaching choreographic studies and approaching interdisciplinarity. In 2008 Nerida worked for Expressions Dance Company as a dancer and tour manager for their regional schools touring program. Nerida has worked with companies such as Quantum Leap Youth Choreographic Ensemble, Steps Youth Dance Company, Square Eyed Films, Cutting Edge, Critical Mass and Urban Ignition Youth Dance Company to name a few. She has worked with a number of diverse and renowned choreographers and artists including Ruth Osborne, Sete Tele, Felicity Bott, Rosetta Cook, Penny Mullen and Claire Marshall. Nerida’s choreographic work has been presented in venues locally and nationally. Nerida is currently working as Rehearsal Director with Buzz Dance Theatre on their new work Depth Charge to be premiered in May.

Performances by Nerida Matthaie

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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