OPEN CALL - Country OK
Dancer’s Lisa Cliffe and Connie Jane Lovell in Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín’s new dance project Country OK, commissioned by Cork Midsummer Festival 2024.
Image: Clare Keogh
Country OK
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
A Dance Performance Project for Adults and Young People
Led by Cork-based Choreographer Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín in association with Cork Midsummer Festival, Country OK is a new dance performance project inspired by the foot-tapping, hip-twisting, heart-wrenching songs of Country music - a contemporary expression of the spirit of social dances, dance halls and dancing bodies across the city and county.
You are invited to participate in a specially established performance group, where you will collaborate with Siobhán to create original choreography, learn new styles, and dance in the final performances with a professional cast. Join us for an exciting creative opportunity to perform in Cork Midsummer Festival 2024.
Country OK is free to participants. Dance experience of any kind is useful, but not essential - a love of dance and full commitment to the project (workshops & performances) are the most important ingredients!
Registration/Further Information: Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín siobhannidhuinnin@gmail.com; 086-1074770
Schedule
Taster Session: Thursday 11 April 7-8.30pm, South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Cork City
Workshops
Young People (15-18yrs old)
Where: South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Cork City
When:Tuesdays (6-7.30pm): 30 April, 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4, 11 June 2024
Adults (18-80+yrs old)
Mornings
Where: Dance Cork Firkin Crane, John Redmond Street, Cork City
When: Wednesdays (10-11.30am) 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5, 12 June
Or
Evenings
Where: South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Cork City
When: Thursdays (7-8.30pm): 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 6 June
Final Practices:
On Site run-through:Thursday 13 June
Dress run through: Friday 14 June
Times: TBC
Performances:
Saturday 15 June, Sunday 16 June
Times: TBC
Deadline for Registration: Friday 19 April 2024
Country OK is created by Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín & commissioned by Cork Midsummer Festival.
Funded by the Arts Council.
Supported by Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Brian Dillon’s GAA Club, Redmonds GAA Club, Rockbán Club & Pan Pan Theatre Company.