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Welcome to the Firkin Crane, the home of dance in Cork

Everyone interested in dance, from three-year-olds toddling their first steps, or professionals preparing for performance and teaching examinations, to afficionados seeking dance performances of the highest quality, will find a class, workshop or recital to fit the bill. Under the tutelage of some of the country’s best teachers, there is an eclectic programme, including jazz, tap, modern and contemporary, international folk styles, contact/improv and movement techniques based on yoga and pilates.

In this unique building, support is provided for every aspect of professional dance: space for individual artists to research and create; studios for personal and shared practice; administrative and technical facilities; performance spaces; connection with an expanding audience. If variety is the spice of life, the Firkin Crane has something for every palate.

"All of us in the Firkin Crane seek to engage with Cork’s artistic and cultural community, exploring the possibilities for a diverse use of the building and its resources while, at the same time, maintaining strong links with existing user groups. We welcome enquiries from people interested in learning, teaching or creating any form of dance, performance or bodywork and are open to proposals from community, local, national and international groups."

Paul McCarthy, General Manager, the Firkin Crane
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NEWS

  • 12 Jul 2010 BLANK CANVAS 2011 - Call for Applications BLANK CANVAS 2011 application forms now available Read full story
  • 01 Sep 2010 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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  • 31 Aug 2010 Dates for your Diary Now that the Firkin Crane facebook page is up and running, do join us there Read full story

EVENTS

  • Culture Night 2010 24 Sep 2010 - Tickets: € Free Once again, the Firkin Crane will open its door on Culture Night - and we open the floor to the dancers and dance lovers of Cork with an interesting programme of events for visitors! View details
  • BLANK CANVAS 2010 Sharing 01 Oct 2010 - Tickets: € suggested donation €5 - an exciting look at work-in-progress, presented by some or all of the currently resident artists. View details
  • Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice Sessions 06 Oct 2010 - 15 Oct 2010 Tickets: € 16/14 students, group rates available Cyclone Repertory Company presents an entertaining and informative synthesis of analysis and performance that has the primary goal of helping students in their understanding of these two Shakespearean plays
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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland