Collaboration is at the heart of our 2016 programme as we announce two major projects with three of Ireland’s most original performance makers and two of the nations leading festivals. First up and on sale from today is the Eileen Gray inspired INVITATION TO A JOURNEY, where CoisCéim, contemporary music group Crash Ensemble and Olivier award winning Fishamble come together with Galway International Arts Festival to create an evocative illustration of the enigmatic designer and her work.
Later this year, CoisCéim and ANU will team up to cross-pollinate dance, theatre and visual art in THESE ROOMS, an immersive performance piece that will premiere as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. We are delighted to announce that the 14-18NOW from the UK has come on board as a co-commissioner of this work. THESE ROOMS is part of ART:2016, The Arts Council of Ireland’s programme for Ireland2016.
We’ll round up our performance year with the UK premiere of THE WOLF AND PETER. Supported by Culture Ireland, David Bolger’s highly acclaimed work for children and their families is this year’s special winter show at Dance City in Newcastle and will also be able to be seen at Mermaid Arts Centre in a Bray this December.
Find out more on these and Broadreach including WHERE ARE WE NOW? and SPRING INTO SUMMER on our new look website www.coisceim.com.
We look forward to bringing you on a journey to discover dance without borders in 2016.
INVITATION TO A JOURNEY | World Premiere
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We must ask nothing of artists but to be of their own time – Eileen Gray
A co-production between CoisCéim Dance Theatre, Crash Ensemble, Fishamble: The New Play Company & Galway International Arts Festival
GALWAY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL | 9-16 JULY 2016
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Eileen Gray defied expectations – from her innovative designs to her unconventional personal life she challenged what it meant to be an artist, a woman and to be Irish. Inspired by her inimitable life and work, INVITATION TO A JOURNEY is a powerful, evocative new work by Ireland’s leading performance companies.
THESE ROOMS
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We are delighted to announce that 14-18 NOW has come on-board as a co-commissioner of THESE ROOMS, our creative collaboration with ANU. 14-18 NOW is a programme of extraordinary arts experiences connecting us all with the First World War. It commissions artists from all art forms to look afresh at this conflict and create shared experiences exploring this significant moment in time. Find out more
THESE ROOMS is a major new immersive live performance and film installation work that cross-pollinates contemporary dance, theatre and visual art. The project is part of the Arts Council’s ART:2016 programme, which is happening in the context of Ireland 2016 and will premiere at Dublin Theatre Festival later this year. Tickets go on sale this summer.
THE WOLF AND PETER | UK Premiere
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With the support of Culture Ireland, David Bolger’s acclaimed THE WOLF AND PETER will receive it’s UK premiere at DANCE CITY in Newcastle during the first week of December 2016. The show will then transfer to the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray for four performances. Tickets will be on sale soon.
“a high end production by a top class company operating at the top of their game. Playful, funny, moving, The Wolf and Peter stirs the spirit and ignites the imagination, no matter what age you might happen to be.” – examiner.com
BROADREACH | SPRING INTO SUMMER
ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE AGED 50+
This spring there’s something for everyone’s taste in BROADREACH’s spring programme of dance for older people in the capital. In addition to weekly classes in central Dublin and Ballyfermot, programme highlights include a social event, a short dance project and a tea dance
BROADREACH | EVENING DANCE CLASSES
NEW TERM STARTS 17 MAY 2016
CONTEMPORARY Beginners | Tuesdays | 6.15pm | with Dagmara Jerzak
CONTEMPORARY Intermediate | Thursdays | 6.15pm | with Anderson de Souza
BALLET Beginners | Wednesdays | 6.15pm | with Jeanette Keane
BALLET Fitness | Tuesdays | 7.45pm | with Emma Mahony
BALLET Intermediate | Thursdays | 7.45pm | with Stephen Brennan / Kilian O’Callaghan
€110 per 8 week term or €15/10 Drop-in
BROADREACH | DANCE FOR PEOPLE AGED 50+
ONGOING DROP-IN DANCE CLASSES
Energising, relaxing and fun!
Designed to maintain flexibility, strength and coordination – the classes include easy stretch exercises, dance sequences and freestyle movement to music of all kinds – No experience necessary – Bring a partner or come alone – No booking required.
WEDNESDAYS | 2.15-3.45PM
The Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, D2
NEW! Dance Classes in Ballyfermot
TUESDAYS | 11.45AM – 1.00PM
Supported by The Ballyfermot Community Development and The Sports & Recreation Staff.
BROADREACH | HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU KID
A DANCE PARTICIPATION PROJECT FOR PEOPLE AGED 50+ PRESENTED BY BROADREACH AND DANCE LIMERICK
Join us in Limerick for the end social event of HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU KID. A short performance will be presented by people who have taken part, followed by light refreshments and plenty of dancing.
SUNDAY, 15 May, 3.00 – 5.00PM
Dance Limerick, 1-2 St John’s Square, Limerick
Admission FREE
RESIDENCY | COISCÉIM AT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, DRUMCONDRA
After three creative years at St Pat’s our residency came to a close in April with an in-school project, delivered by BED 2 students with children from a local primary school. Supported by the Arts Council – Department of Children and Young People and officially launched in 2013, the residency gave students and staff opportunity to participate, see, and experience Contemporary Dance.
CREATIVE DANCE TALES RESOURCE PACK
Following on from the CREATIVE DANCE TALES workshops for Primary School children and teachers, CoisCéim BROADREACH and the Physical Education Unit at St Patrick’s College are creating a specialised teacher dance resource pack, a tangible legacy to CoisCéim’s three year residency at St Pat’s supported by the Arts Council and St Patrick’s College.
Studio Hire
CoisCéim Dance Theatre is located on Sackville Place just off O’Connell Street in Dublin 1.
It is perfect for dance and theatre rehearsals and private classes. We offer substantial discounts for repeat bookings, student groups and registered charities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT
Sarah at 01 878 0558 or info@coisceim.com
GIVE DANCE
As Vicky Baum says “There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them” so why not make someone HAPPY this year and GIVE DANCE.
Give us wings, horns or simply buy a gift voucher for classes or Creative Steps for that special someone AND help us to continue creating original choreographies, to develop and sustain our relationships with leading guest artists, to continue to develop opportunities for people to take part in dance projects and to remain a vibrant cultural force within Ireland and beyond.
With YOUR HELP we have been able to keep our feet firmly off the ground. THANK YOU.
