The Firkin Crane

Skye Sewell

Skye Sewell is a Brisbane based performer and choreographer with a Batchelor of Theatre from James Cook University and an Associate Degree in Dance from the Queensland University of Technology. While in North Queensland Skye was an associate lecturer in the Batchelor of Theatre degree at JCU and is now a sessional staff member in the Dance Department at QUT. After two years as a performer and the Tour Manager of Expressions Dance Company’s Education Team, Skye spent six months at The Australian Choreographic Centre. In 2005/06 Skye appeared in four works by Claire Marshall and has appeared in film clips for The John Butler Trio, Daughterboy Jao and The Sleepy Jackson. Skye has been commissioned to create new youth works for Extensions Youth Dance Company, Expressions Dance Company and the Australian Choreographic Centre. Most recently Skye was engaged as a guest dancer with Buzz Dance Theatre (WA) performing in a remount of Chrissie Parrott‘s seminal work Terminal Velocity and Refund Policy by Aimee Smith.

Skye is originally from Townsville, however she re-located to Canberra in 2005 to work at The Australian Choreographic Centre for six months. Therefore she also has strong ties to the Canberra arts sector.

Performances by Skye Sewell

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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