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Classes and Workshops

Within its four dance studios, the Firkin Crane provides space for a wide variety of dance classes and workshops in a range of styles and levels of expertise, open to everyone from the professional dancer to the novice. They vary from regular, weekly classes to specialist dance workshops by visiting artists. Open events, often free, offer an opportunity for people to try out new forms of movement and develop a wider interest in dance as an art form.


With some of the country’s best dance teachers, the Firkin Crane provides a wide programme of dance, performance and theatre classes for all ages, from three-year-olds toddling their first steps, to teenagers preparing for a school or youth club performance or for a dance career as a performer or dance teacher.

Many of the dance schools who use our wonderful dance studios present regular shows and concerts, which demonstrate the skills and talents of their dance students to an enthusiastic audience. The young performers become part of the cast and crew for pantos, concerts, dance demonstrations and dance films.


For a day-to-day Calendar of classes, check here:

  • Advanced/Professional Ballet Every Wednesday Open class for experienced dancers
    CORK CITY BALLET
    Contact: 087 296 7180
  • Aerial Dance Every Tuesday SUSPENSION AERIAL DANCE COMPANY
    Come and learn aerial dance /circus skills of silks, rope, hoop and trapeze.
  • African Drumming Every Monday For adults
    UNITY DRUMS
    Contact: 087 989 4200
  • Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance Every Saturday From 3 years to young adults.
    Teacher training also available.
    CORK DANCE COMPANY
    Contact: 087 2912079
  • Contemporary and Jazz Dance Every Wednesday KATERÍNA MOJZISOVÁ
    Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Contemporary Dance for Beginners Every Thursday Beginners class in contemporary dance. Relax, Release.
    URSULA CHAPMAN
    Contact: 086 077 3400
  • Cork City Ballet Associate Programme Every Monday Advanced level ballet training associate programme
    Juniors and Seniors
    CORK CITY BALLET
    Contact: 087 296 7180
  • Cork School of Dance Monday - Saturday Classical Ballet, Modern & Jazz, National and Character Dance
    SINEAD MURPHY
    Contact: 086 - 8459252
  • Drama various GAIETY SCHOOL OF ACTING
    Contact: 087 277 2029 or 01 679 9277
  • Express Yourself Singing Workshop Every Tuesday all levels, from beginners to advanced
    TIFFENY JOYCE
    Contact: 085 106 4628
  • Funky Fitness Every Tuesday Workout/dance class
    TIFFENY JOYCE
    Contact: 085 106 4628
  • Hip-Hop Every Tuesday Learn the latest moves from the world's hottest videos
    CLAIRE HATTIE
    Contact: 085 114 8075
  • Intercultural Dance Every Thursday Ballet, Dunham, Graham, Horton, Cunningham, release technique, improvisation, contact, East and West African, belly dance, break dancing and freestyle Hip-Hop.
    NO FRONTIERS DANCE COMPANY
    Contact: 087 782 9857
  • Latino Dance Every Wednesday Men and women can learn to dance to Latin rhythms while doing an aerobic workout.
    FABIOLA REYES
    Contact: 085-2052449
  • Movement & Drama Every Monday/Wednesday/Saturday Movement and drama for young people.
    PERFORMERS' ACADEMY
    Contact: 087 630 9804
  • Musical Theatre Every MondayTuesday/Wednesday/Saturday Dance, movement and drama / musical theatre skills
    PERFORMERS' ACADEMY
    Contact: 087 630 9804
  • Pilates Every Monday Pilates is form of exercise which emphasises developing core strength. First class free.
    FABIOLA REYES
    Contact: 085-2052449
  • Professional Dance - in association with Dance Ireland Every Wednesday Open contemporary dance class for professional/experienced dancers
    JANE KELLAGHAN
    Contact: 086 814 7837
  • Swing Every Wednesday A fun yet cool dance that teaches you to how to step with the music of the 20's - 40's.
    SWING DANCE CORK
    Contact: 087 413 4077 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
  • Tango By appointment All levels
    BEATRIZ CUELLO
    Contact: 085 286 7309
  • Theatre Skills/Acting for young people Every Saturday Boomerang Youth Theatre Company
    Contact: 087 925 9006
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EVENTS

  • A Chance To Dance - Tickets: € 3 per student The Firkin Crane are inviting Schools, Groups and Clubs to take part in an exciting Dance Programme on a weekly or monthly basis. View details
  • Back to School 12 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010 Tickets: € 16 or 4 for €60 featuring the young stars from the various Performers Academy Studios across Cork View details
  • BLANK CANVAS 2010 Sharing 12 Mar 2010 - Tickets: € suggested donation €5 BLANK CANVAS sharing View details
Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland