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Dance Artist Residency Scheme 2010

Date: 20 Oct 2010
Dance Artist Residency Awards 2010

7 AWARDS €95,000 IN TOTAL

1. Hawk's Well Theatre €13,000
To commission an inter-generational dance project for Bealtaine 2011 in collaboration with Sligo Arts Service. To provide an opportunity for the dance artist Liv O Donoghue to create a new choreographic work to be premiered in the theatre in Autumn 2011. To provide a mentor (Liz Roche) for the dance artist-in-residence.

2. Libby Seward, Waterford - €12,000
To contribute to building a network for dance artists practicing in Ireland. To encourage participation in and build informed audiences for dance in Waterford. To promote dance as a major contributor to a full and all encompassing arts programme.

3. Maria Jazmin Chiodi - €15,000
To strengthen and extend the activities of existing South Tipperary Dance Residency by organising: 11 sessions of dance programs for a youth group-school; a two-day dance workshop for school teachers; a dance platform in Excel Centre; 2 performances, 1 workshop, 1 mentoring week and dance video projections.

4. Nicholas Bryson - €15,000
To build on the success of residence in a rural area (Offally), making dance visible and accessible to all. To strenghten and expand artistic remit of engaging in high quality projects. To support initiatives that enrich the dance community at a local and national level.

5. Ríonach Ní Néill - €15,000
To investigate the body in the Irish sub/rural landscape. Research and development and creation of new choreographic work for future production and performance. Interventions to provoke public debate, locating dance as central to current social, cultural dialogue.

6. Siamsa Tire Theatre and Art Centre Tralee- €13,000
To research and develop choreographic work (Making). To develop a dance symposium and ‘Curtain Raiser Projects’ with venues to develop the profile and audiences for dance (Advocacy). To develop local dance programmes built to date with emerging professionals, schools and the active retired (Community).

7. South Dublin County Council - €12,000
To support the development of a dance artist; to give the artist opportunities to access facilities, connect to expertise in order to develop their work and share their practice; to provide a focus for creative participation with dance for audiences and participants in South Dublin County.
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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