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Her inspired mixing of traditional Irish stories and dance steps with classical ballet resulted in acclaimed versions of the ancient Irish myths. For her adaptation of Synge’s renowned drama, The Playboy of the Western World, the world-famous Chieftains created an original score and performed live for the premiere in Dublin.
This highly original presentation, using state of the art technology and vibrant displays of original costumes, vintage film and theatrical posters, brings alive the intriguing story of her life, her companies, her dancers.
Whether you are fascinated by the story of dance, or just want to see inside this unique rotunda building, there is something to delight all ages.
2012 is the Centenary of Joan Denise Moriarty, who was responsible for the establishment of the Firkin Crane as a centre for dance and who was fundamental to the development of ballet in Ireland. The exhibition will shine a light on this unique building, which owes its very existence to her vision and energy.
The exhibition is being created by the staff at Firkin Crane in association with Cork School of Dance. Newly discovered archive material will be presented and, using state of the art technology and colourful displays, will demonstrate Miss Moriarty’s innovative creativity; the difficulties she encountered and how she surmounted them.
A programme of performances, demonstrations, workshops and classes will provide another dimension to Firkin Crane’s tribute to Joan Denise Moriarty. Always an innovator, she would have approved of the unique atmosphere and highly original presentation.
Whether you are enthralled by the story of dance in Ireland, or simply want to see inside this unique historical building, there is something to delight.
With the official opening on Thursday 22nd March, the Joan Denise Moriarty Centenary Exhibition, will run until the end of 2012.
Joan Denise (at home) in the Firkin Crane
Date: 23 Feb 2012
Joan Denise Moriarty made Cork the centre of Irish ballet for almost half a century. Cork Ballet Company presented the great classics and her own original works foralmost half a century. Her two professional companies brought ballet all over Ireland and abroad. Her inspired mixing of traditional Irish stories and dance steps with classical ballet resulted in acclaimed versions of the ancient Irish myths. For her adaptation of Synge’s renowned drama, The Playboy of the Western World, the world-famous Chieftains created an original score and performed live for the premiere in Dublin.
This highly original presentation, using state of the art technology and vibrant displays of original costumes, vintage film and theatrical posters, brings alive the intriguing story of her life, her companies, her dancers.
Whether you are fascinated by the story of dance, or just want to see inside this unique rotunda building, there is something to delight all ages.
2012 is the Centenary of Joan Denise Moriarty, who was responsible for the establishment of the Firkin Crane as a centre for dance and who was fundamental to the development of ballet in Ireland. The exhibition will shine a light on this unique building, which owes its very existence to her vision and energy.
The exhibition is being created by the staff at Firkin Crane in association with Cork School of Dance. Newly discovered archive material will be presented and, using state of the art technology and colourful displays, will demonstrate Miss Moriarty’s innovative creativity; the difficulties she encountered and how she surmounted them.
A programme of performances, demonstrations, workshops and classes will provide another dimension to Firkin Crane’s tribute to Joan Denise Moriarty. Always an innovator, she would have approved of the unique atmosphere and highly original presentation.
Whether you are enthralled by the story of dance in Ireland, or simply want to see inside this unique historical building, there is something to delight.
With the official opening on Thursday 22nd March, the Joan Denise Moriarty Centenary Exhibition, will run until the end of 2012.
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