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Touching Distance

Date: 30 Sep 2008
Touching Distance
11 Oct 2008 -
08.00 pm
Tickets: €12/10 concession
Legitimate Bodies Dance Company presents a completely new work, featuring three highly skilled dancers: Christina Goletti, Aine Stapleton, Federica Esposito.

This work deals with touch between human beings as well as the dynamics within relationships. Touching Distance portrays real people on stage in a dance work able to touch a wide audience.… Touching distance of our dreams shared with the audience, of where we think we want to be. Allow this work to take you by surprise to question why you might want to watch a dance performance. To laugh, to get to know each other, to open up to your feelings, allow them to dance.

Choreography: Nicholas Bryson
Dance: Aine Stapleton, Cristina Goletti, Federica Esposito
Music: Michael Fleming, Mo Benison

Workshop for 12 - 17 year-olds on Friday 10th
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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