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  • 20 May 2013 IT article about CURE CURE is creating a storm ...
  • 17 May 2013 The WITCHES are coming…. ... and they want bodies ...
  • 09 May 2013 Dance Interactive The multi-media exhibition space at the heart of Firkin Crane’s historic building was developed to invite visitors to experience dance in different ways and gives dance-artists who engage in digital media a platform to showcase their work.
    Free entry
  • 09 May 2013 Dance in Cork Midsummer Festival 2013 Firkin Crane is delighted to be part of Cork's Midsummer Festival 2013.
  • 03 Apr 2013 A Chance to Dance Schools, Groups and Clubs ae invited to take part in an exciting Dance Programme on a weekly or monthly basis.
  • 22 Mar 2013 Easter Workshops Easter jazz dancing workshop for teenagers, with Stephen Cullinane-O'Regan
  • 28 Feb 2013 Assembling Moments Dance Project for teenagers in 2012/2013
  • 27 Feb 2013 Guest Teacher for Professional Dance Class Cormac Murphy will lead the professional dance class on on Tuesday 5 and 12 March, 10:00 - 12:00. €5 students/unwaged, €7 waged.
  • 22 Feb 2013 Fun fitness class! Starting this Saturday - if you are looking to do a fitness routine in more fun way!
  • 05 Feb 2013 BLANK CANVAS Intensive 2013 Call for submissions for 2-week choreographic residencies at Firkin Crane, home of dance
  • 15 Jan 2013 A new dance class for teenagers Cork's very own Stephen Cullinane-O'Regan is on the go again!
  • 02 Jan 2013 First Class Free Zumba Fitness
  • 10 Dec 2012 Spring Season Launch Firkin Crane, the home of dance, is delighted to announce the launch of its 2013 Spring Season programme, which will include two of Ireland’s leading contemporary dance companies, a collaboration between Firkin Crane's Dancer in Residence and two European artists, and a preview of a work to be performed in 2041!
  • 26 Sep 2012 Assembling Moments Open call to Teenagers for Dance Project in 2012/2013
  • 18 Sep 2012 Try for free ... Acting for Camera
  • 20 Aug 2012 Cork’s first Dancer in Residence at home in the Firkin Crane Congratulations to Dance Artist Laura Murphy on becoming Cork's first recipient of the Arts Council's Dancer in Residence Scheme.

    For this residency, Laura Murphy has collaborated with Liz Meany, Arts Officer at Cork City Council and Paul McCarthy, Director at The Firkin Crane, to develop and host an exciting programme of dance projects in Cork throughout 2012/2013.
  • 20 Aug 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
  • 07 Mar 2012 Joan Denise Moriarty Centenary 2012 Joan Denise Moriarty (1912?-1992) was a dancer, teacher, choreographer, founder of the Cork Ballet Company, of two professional ballet companies, and of Cork’s Firkin Crane Dance Centre.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 04 Jan 2012 Arts Council Bursary Recipients 2011 A summary of those who received funding under the Dance heading.
  • 08 Oct 2011 The Treatment Room Give yourself or a friend a back-to-school treat!
    The Treatment Room welcomes appointments for therapeutic massage from everyone - dancers, performers, users of the Firkin Crane and members of the public. Avail of a 10% discount just for visiting this website!
  • 03 Oct 2011 Arts and Civil Society Symposium in Cork Create and Voluntary Arts Ireland
    Arts and Civil Society Symposium
    Date: 20 and 21 October 2011
    Venue: Christchurch, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City
  • 03 Oct 2011 Arts Advisers at the Arts Council Aoife McGrath, has been appointed Dance Adviser at the Arts Council
  • 03 Aug 2011 Congratulations to Ballet Ireland! The Arts Council has annunced that the Touring and Dissemination of Work grant scheme provided over €1.2million in additional funding in Ireland in theatre, music, traditional arts, literature, visual arts, young people's programming and dance. Ballet Ireland were granted €56,000.
  • 13 Apr 2011 Swing Dance Class - pay as you go Swing Dance Cork have launched Pay As You Go classes. No partner, no booking and no experience of dance is required. All are welcome.
  • 16 Mar 2011 Arts Council Funding Clinic for dance Dance Ireland will host a clinic Funding Clinic in collaboration with the Arts Council dance team at DanceHouse, Foley Street, Dublin 1
  • 10 Mar 2011 Cork City Council Arts and Cultural Strategy 2010- 2015 The draft strategy is now available for comment.
  • 14 Feb 2011 Cotton Club News Wonderful News! ‘The Cotton Club’ returns to Cork on Saturday 7th May in the Firkin Crane! A night to be entertained and be entertaining!
    The evening is a creative collaboration between Elaine Peace, Jessica Peel-Yates, Gary Baus, the Firkin Crane Theatre……and…..YOU!
Firkin Crane - The Home of Dance

EVENTS

  • Untrained 28 May 2013 - Tickets: € 18 Standard/ 10 Concession Acclaimed Australian dance company Lucy Guerin Inc. presents a quirky and irreverent performance that brings together two highly skilled professional dancers and two men with no formal dance training at all.

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  • Six Solos 04 Jun 2013 - Tickets: € tbc A Gala fundraising evening, introducing the cast and choreographer of Witches View details
  • Dancer in Residence 13 Jun 2013 - Tickets: € Free A celebration of Laura Murphy’s time as Cork’s first Dancer in Residence. View details
Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland