About Us
dance classes for Adults at coisceim studio
September term | 8 weeks:
tUESDAYS: TERM RUNS 7 september - 26 October
Contemporary dance | Beginners | 6.15pm-7.30pm
Graham, Limon and Release techniques. Stretch your mind and body and learn floor, standing and travelling exercises. Enjoy practicing simple dance sequences that build strength, co-ordination and flexibility.
Teacher: Megan Kennedy
Megan trained at Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, New York City and received a Bachelor Honours degree in Theatre Arts from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. She has performed with many national and international dance companies including CoisCéim Dance Theatre. Megan performed in the Abbey Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet and continues to work with Brokentalkers Theatre. Choreography includes Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades Opera at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and Brimstone and Treacle for QM Acting Company. Megan is Co-Artistic Director of junk ensemble, winner of Culture Ireland Touring Award for Drinking Dust and an Excellence and Innovation Award for The Rain Party. She is also Secretary to the Board of Dance Ireland.
WEDNESDAYS: TERM RUNS 8 september - 27 october
Ballet | Beginners | 6.15pm- 7.30pm
Discover pliés, points and pirouettes and take a step into the world of Ballet.
Teacher: Jeanette McGarry Keane
Jeanette is a former professional dancer from Toronto, Canada, She has danced with Opera Ireland, Cork City Ballet, Xing Dance Theatre, Danny Grossman Dance Company and for various choreographers in Ireland and Canada. She has also choreographed for numerous productions in Toronto including: Muses, and Before, During, and After (an annual festival of duets).
Jazz dance | All Levels | 7.45pm - 9.00pm
Hit the beat with this lively and energetic class. Have a go at some fast paced combinations and discover a syncopated and sassy jazz dance style.
Teacher: Gill Grueber
Gill graduated from the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts, London in 1997 with a diploma in Musical Theatre and Associates in ballet, Jazz and Tap. As a dancer she has worked extensively in shows such as Saturday Night Fever, and Lion King and in films such as Alexander the Great, and Beyond the Sea. She has also worked as a dancer in TV commercials, corporate events, on cruises and in pantomime. Gill has been teaching and choreographing throughout Dublin for the past three years and would like to welcome you to her class to enjoy dance as much as she does!
THURSDAYS: TERM RUNS 9 september - 29 October
Contemporary dance | Intermediate | 6.15pm - 7.30pm
Increase your technical ability and learn more complex contemporary dance phrases. Develop understanding of use of the breath and working from the centre of the body. Find out about different styles of contemporary dance.
Teacher: Emma O'Kane
Emma performed with CoisCéim in many productions, most recently in Faun/As You Are. Other companies she has worked with include Nizhny Novgorod State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Myriad Dance, Catapult Dance Co., New Balance Dance Co., Dance Theatre of Ireland and Opera Ireland. Her choreography credits include Basin (Anu Productions), The Seagull (NAYD), Rock, Paper, Scissors and Scenes From Family Life (Roundabout Youth Theatre), At Peace (Upstate Theatre) and Balor, (IADT for St Patricks Festival). Emma was Assistant Director on A Midsummer Nights Dream (Opera Ireland 2008) and Macbecks (Long Road Productions, 2009). Emma is a Dance Artist-in-Residence with CoisCéim Dance Theatre. She is also a core member of CoisCeim’s Broadreach team and works on projects to bring dance, and performance to older people and the wider public. She is currently the recipient of a Dance Ireland Choreography Bursary.
Ballet | Intermediate | 7.45pm - 9.00pm
Challenge your body, refine your technique and extend your classical vocabulary.
Which class is best for me?
Beginners - for anyone who has: less than 1 year’s dance training, attended classes part-time or had a break from dance training for several years.
Intermediate - for anyone who has two years practical experience in another dance form.
These definitions are a guide and are not definitive.
If you would like to change levels please ask for advice from the class teacher.
If you would like progress assessment or feedback you can also ask Philippa Donnellan, Director of CoisCéim Broadreach.
Booking
8 week term: €110
Drop-in class: €15 (subject to availability)
To book a place on any of the above dance classes please complete the Booking Form and return it by post or email to:
CoisCéim Dance Theatre, 14 Sackville Place, Dublin 1.
Email info@coisceim.com. Tel 01-8780558
Payment methods accepted: Laser, Credit Card, Cash, Cheque, Postal Money Order
location
CoisCéim Studio is located around the corner from Clery's: on Sackville Place next to Ladbrokes.
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Out of Harm's Way - 2006
Irish Independent
