The Firkin Crane

Performing Arts - Dance: National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 5

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Final auditions for the one year full-time (with option of second year), the Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa Diploma is the first step to a fascinating and rewarding career in dance.

• Modern Jazz Dance Technique
• Singing/Drama
• Anatomy
• Dance History
• Production/Media Skills
• Administration/Communication Skills
• Performance Skills

The course is based at the Firkin Crane, Ireland’s premier dance facility, where you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of international dance companies and choreographers.

In March 1998 the Arts Council of Ireland published a comprehensive study on vocational dance training in Ireland.
The Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, PLC Course at the Firkin Crane was described by the authors of the report in the following terms -
“Few institutions have strong links with the profession, a clear rational supporting course development and a structural course that values educational elements of the training process. Only the course at the Firkin Crane currently has these essential elements in place”.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate standard. A high degree of motivation and a passionate interest in dance. Entry to the course is by audition and interview.

QUALIFICATIONS
• National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Performing Arts - Dance (NCVA award code:EPAXX)
• Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.): Ballet, Modern Dance, Tap Dance, Anatomy & Physiology

PAST GRADUATES INCLUDE:
• Jane Kellaghan; Choreographer - Cork City Ballet
• Edward Neary; Chicago, West Side Story - West End, London
• Avril Murphy; National Youth Dance Company - London
• Darragh O’Leary; Fame - West End, London
• Keith Walsh; Director Riverside Dance Studios, Wexford
• Sarah Gash, Chloe de Buyl,
• Ursula Chapman, Dancers - Cork City Ballet
• Robert Foley; Cats, Saturday Night Fever - West End, London

COURSE DIRECTOR - Alan Foley

Apply on line at http://www.csn.ie or phone 021-496 1020 for more information.
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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
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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