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Arts Council Project Award, 2012 Round 1

Date: 04 Jan 2012
Chrysalis Dance
To create, rehearse and produce an original double bill in 2012. To commission composer Jesse Ronneau to create an original score. To forge a new partnership with the ConTempo String Quartet, Galway's ensemble in residence.
Galway County Council €25,350

Legitimate Bodies Dance Company
To mount a dance production for Legitimate Bodies Dance Company based in the Irish midlands which marks the fifth anniversary of the company. To create stimulating and practical ties with Dance House Lemesos in Cyprus. To continue to advocate the natural place for dance in rural Ireland.
Offaly County Council €36,500

Martin, Emma
To create a new dance-theatre work that will be performed with an original composition and design. To premiere the work in Dublin as a part of ABSOLUT Fringe 2012, followed by a tour in 2013.
Dublin City Council €48,650

McAtamney, Aoife
To choreograph and produce EMPTY ECHO, a dance piece for five dancers with musician Tom lane, in Dublin in August 2012. To provide professional morning class/dance workshops for the Irish dance community.
South Dublin County Council €20,000

Murphy, Luke
To expand a short duet titled 'Drenched' into an evening-length work. To work with a number of international partner organisations to premiere this work in Ireland and extend its reach through performances in several venues. To reach a broader audience base through clear investigation of a universal idea, employing a vibrant approach to dance theatre with visceral physicality and a fully self-aware theatricality.
Cork City Council €17,500
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NEWS

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  • 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

EVENTS

  • The Shakespeare Sessions 21 Feb 2012 - 02 Mar 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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  • Integrated Dance Workshop 26 Feb 2012 - Tickets: € 40/30 unwaged a one day workshop for people with and without disabilities who would like to experience dancing in an integrated group. Open to ALL, no previous dance experience is needed.
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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