BROADREACH was set up in 2006 in response to increasing demand for CoisCéim to offer outreach activities and for a continued need to promote a greater understanding and awareness of dance as an artform.  It is an integrated programme underpinning the performance work of the company and providing access and opportunity for people to experience and participate in dance.

Drawing on CoisCéim’s reputation of creating distinctive, enjoyable, challenging and accessible contemporary dance theatre, BROADREACH offers a range of dance initiatives which reflect and promote these key themes. As a dance resource led by experienced professional dance theatre practitioners, the programme seeks to work in partnership with other key organisations in formal and non-formal educational, social and artistic settings at a local and national level.

Exchange and integration are key concepts of BROADREACH with its aim to involve people of different ages, experiences and backgrounds. In partnership with other organisations, BROADREACH co-ordinates and leads a variety of dance projects, courses, classes and workshops. Each are planned and implemented in ways specific to context and chosen focus. Creativity and performance are an integral element of our outreach work and though not explicit, they are important factors in developing dance in different educational, performance, social and health settings.

Young people

CREATIVE STEPS

WEDNESDAYS 6.30 – 8.30pm.

CoisCéim Broadreach invites young people aged 14 – 24 interested in contemporary dance theatre and performance to join Creative Steps 3. The course led by Philippa Donnellan will focus on learning distinctive and fast paced choreography as part of the creation of a new and original piece of dance theatre entitled What Moves Us? The piece will be showcased in a performance event at CoisCéim's studio in July 2007. Come along, get moving!

Some movement experience is necessary.

Dates: 2 May to 4 July 2007

Fee: €100/€75 conc for 10 Weeks

Booking: To book a place contact Philippa Donnellan on 01 8784063

Older People

fit for longer

Wednesdays 2-3.30pm

This weekly dance exercise class is for people aged 50+ interested in staying active and agile.  The class combines easy stretch exercises to music which help maintain flexibility, balance and co-ordination, and dance sequences which are simple to learn and fun to do.

exercises can be done seated or standing

each class lasts for 1 and a half hours with a break

Dates: 25 April to 13 June 2007

Venue: Edith Stein Room, St Teresa's Church Clarendon Street, Dublin 2

Price: €5 per class

KEEP ON YOUR TOES!

Free Taster Dance Workshops

A one-off free taster dance workshop suitable for anyone aged 50+.  The workshop is for groups of up to 25 people and is similar in style as the Fit For Longer class.

• Each workshop lasts for 1 hour
• Time and day negotiable
• Workshops can take place at the centre where your group meet

All dance workshops are run by dance teacher: Philippa Donnellan

Further Information

For further information about booking a place on Creative Steps, Fit for Longer, Keep On Your Toes!, other classes and  BROADREACH contact Philippa Donnellan or Nicola Dunne: 01 878 0558