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PART 2: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEBS
Dancers have begun research and rehearsals for PART 2: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEBS. Based on past and present debutante traditions, PART 2 displays the cosmetic process of transformation; a world of fake tan, hair spray and Barbie blonde highlights.
PART 2: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEBS will have its first informal studio showing at:
NPAS Studio, Docklands, Dublin 1.
Monday 22 March
7.30pm.
All welcome – FREE of charge.
Other performances are scheduled later on in the year.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEBS is directed by Philippa Donnellan and choreographed in collaboration with Creative Steps dancers.
Do you have a story to tell about your debutante experience?
We would love to hear it!
Email philippa@coisceim.com with your story.
ST PATRICK’S DAY & CITY FUSION
For the third year running we are delighted to announce that members of Creative Steps are working with choreographer Muirne Bloomer and City Fusion Group on St Patrick’s Day parade.
An exciting project, this year the dancers will collaborate with communities from the Philippinnes, Lithuania and Nigeria amongst others.
Watch out for the dancers on O’Connoll Street – Wednesday 17 March St Patrick’s Day!
news
Creative Steps dancer Olwyn Lyons auditioned and was chosen to be one of four local dancers to perform in the centrepiece of Dublin Dance Festival 2010. Young People, Old Voices is by the influential German choreographer, Raimund Hoghe. Click here for more information about the performance.
in development
In April CoisCéim Creative Steps will begin work for the first time with Artistic Director David Bolger. The new piece takes as a starting point for exploration the lyrics of popular songs; working title: Touch Me I’m Sick. With CoisCéim Dance Theatre celebrating its fifteenth birthday this year, this is an opportune moment for our young dance community to work with David and take bigger and bolder creative steps.
About Coiscéim Creative Steps
CoisCéim Creative Steps was established in September 2007 for young people aged 15-25 with an interest in dance, theatre and choreography. Throughout the year, dancers have opportunity to work with guest choreographers and artists, as well as choreograph their own work and perform in different festivals and events. Annual membership of CoisCéim Creative Steps is through informal audition which takes place each September. A basic level of technical skill in any form of dance or physical theatre is required; of equal importance are enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to working creatively as part of a group.
If you are interested there are various opportunities throughout the year when you can see Creative Steps in action and meet members of CoisCéim. Click here to join our mailing list and receive updates on CoisCéim Creative Steps.
What's happened so far in 2010
Members of CoisCéim Creative Steps performed
PART 1: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEBS as part of DCU Dance Society's ALL-IRELAND DANCE EXPERIMENT 2010 at The Helix on 18 February. The showcase included different groups in a fusion of dance styles.
what happened in 2008 / 2009
The year 2008 /2009 was an exceptionally busy time for CoisCéim Creative Steps. The group worked with choreographer Philippa Donnellan on the re-make of the darkly humorous piece Isadora Door. The piece was presented at Sonraigh Youth Dance Festival at Wexford’s state of the art Opera House, November 2008.
From December to January Scottish choreographer Eddie Kay created Square Peg, which premiered in a special in-house performance in February 2009. It was later performed at Open House at DanceHouse and Irish Youth Dance Festival at Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire.
With no pause for breath, the group launched into St Patrick’s Day Festival with City Fusion group, directed by choreographer Muirne Bloomer. The chosen theme drew from the story, The Conference of the Birds and inspired stunning costumes by Costume Designer Sabine D’Argent. Creative Steps danced exuberantly with dance communities of other nationalities in St Patrick’s Day Parade, and for the second year running City Fusion won the award for ‘Best Pageant’.
In April, David Freyne of Tilted Pictures worked as film mentor on the second dance film project. The resulting original film Dressing for Beginners was directed by Creative Steps dancer Maeve Hegarty with choreography, performance and production by the group.
For further information about Creative Steps contact Philippa:
Tel 01-8780558 or e-mail philippa@coisceim.com
Creative Steps is part of CoisCéim Broadreach Youth programme
2009 / 2010 creative steps dancers
Mark Aristizabal
April Bracken
Caitriona Brocklebank
Rachel Burke
Cristina Cullen
Sibéal Davitt
Hannah Devoy
Niamh Dixon
Naoise Farrell
Dylan Gray
Maeve Hegarty
Dylan Hyland
Olwyn Lyons
Trina McCann
Jin Hi Park
Aileen Rogers
Carla Rogers
Caoimhe Harris
2008 / 2009 Creative steps dancers
Mark Aristizabal
Catriona Brocklebank
Rachel Burke
Sibéal Davitt
Hannah Devoy
Aisling Doherty
Naoise Farrell
Dylan Gray
Louise Hynes
Hazel McCarthy
Robbie McDermot
Aíne Ní Laoghaire
Aileen Rogers
Carla Rogers
Hugh Whelan
Daryll Whyte
2007 / 2008 creative steps dancers
Katie Browne
Rachel Burke
Ann-Marie Brennan
Ian Byrne
Áine Cavanagh
Marion Cronin
Niamh Creeley
Sibéal Davitt
Aisling Dexter
Dylan Gray
Marion Guyot
Marie Linotte
Hazel McCarthy
Christiane O’Mahony
Carla Rogers
Grainne Turley
Johanna Vos
Hugh Whelan
Daryll Whyte
Izabela Wyzocha
I've gained confidence in my dancing, good friends and performing EXPERIENCE
Creative steps participant
