Dancer from the Dance

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Online, Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July

Dancer from the Dance: Festival of Irish Choreography – An online dance celebration of 32 Irish Choreographers from Ireland and the USA who cross national borders, practices, ethnicities and generations. Curated by John Scott, Artistic Director of the Irish Modern Dance Theatre.

Monday 29th
Live Zoom Cunningham Masterclass, with Cheryl Therrien 10am IST/11am CET/5am EST
Live Zoom Sean-nós Beginners Workshop, with Liam O'Scanlán 3pm IST/10am EST
Live festival Launch, followed by Panel Discussion with Michael Seaver (moderator) 5pm IST/12pm EST

Tuesday 30th
Live Zoom Cunningham Masterclass with Ashley Chen, 10am IST/11am CET/5am EST
Live Zoom Workshop with Peggy Gould, 5pm IST/6pm CET/12pm EST
Livestreamed Dance Performance | Programme 1, 7:30pm IST/8:30pm CET/2:30pm EST
Live Post-performance Talkback, 8:30pm IST/9:30pm CET/3:30pm EST
First Night Cocktail Party, hosted by Irish Arts Center 9:30pm IST/10:30 CET/4:30pm EST

Wednesday 1st
Live Zoom Cunningham Masterclass with Cheryl Therrien, 10am IST/11am CET/5am EST
Live Zoom Workshop with Faye Driscoll, 5pm IST/6pm CET/12pm EST
Livestreamed Dance Performance | Programme 2, 7:30pm IST/8:30pm CET/2:30pm EST
Live Post-performance Talkback 8:30pm IST/9:30pm CET/3:30pm EST

Thursday 2nd
Live Zoom Cunningham Masterclass with Ashley Chen, 10am IST/11am CET/5am EST
Live Zoom Workshop with Gesel Mason, 3pm IST/4pm CET10pm EST
Livestreamed Film Screenings, 7:30pm IST/8:30pm CET/2:30pm EST
Live Post-performance Talkback, 8:30pm IST/9:30pm CET/3:30pm EST

Friday 3rd
Live Zoom Cunningham Masterclass with Cheryl Therrien, 10am IST/11am CET/5am EST
Live Zoom Youth Dance Workshop Rachel Sheil, 5pm IST/6pm CET/12pm EST
Merce Cunningham Programme, 7:30pm IST/8:30pm CET/2:30pm EST
Live Céilí, 8:30pm IST/9:30pm CET/3:30pm EST

Date:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free

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