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sonraigh Youth Dance Festival

CoisCéim Creative Steps join dance and youth groups from across the country at the Sonraigh Youth Dance Festival, in Wexford’s recently opened Opera House this November.
 
Sonraigh, (running November 29-30) is a national dance festival for young people highlighting the artistic credibility, importance and breadth of youth dance in Ireland and showcasing a variety of youth dance activities.
 
CoisCéim’s Creative Steps will take part in a number of events over the festival weekend, including a performance at the Gala evening (November 29), where 17 dancers between the ages of 15 and 25 will present Isadora Door. Choreographed by CoisCéim Broadreach Director Philippa Donnellan in 2007, Isadora Door was inspired by the company’s recent production Out of Harm’s Way by David Bolger, Artistic Director of CoisCéim.
 
Also on show as part of Sonraigh will be four short films choreographed, devised and performed by members of CoisCéim's Creative Steps. Created in Spring 2008, each film was shot in a single take inside CoisCéim’s dance studios, including one filmed in the toilet; a fitting venue for a company that consistently pushes the boundaries of where art takes place, with high-energy productions in hotels rooms, cardboard boxes and, most recently, on a dodgem track.
 
In addition, on Sunday 30 November, Philippa Donnellan will lead an open dance workshop for young dancers aged 12-15. The workshop will involve learning fast-paced and energetic choreography from Isadora Door.

Sonraigh Youth Dance Festival runs from the 29-30 November at the Wexford Opera House.
 

For tickets and more information log on to www.wexfordoperahouse.ie or www.coisceim.com

 

Choreographer Eddie Kay works with Creative Steps

We are delighted to announce that Scottish dancer/choreographer Eddie Kay will be working with the group on a new dance work beginning December 2008. Eddie, who has worked with CoisCéim (knots, Ryder Cup) as well as companies such as DV8 and Frantic Assembly, brings his unique theatrical dance style to Creative Steps in what will surely be a dynamic and creative experience. The piece will be performed publicly at the end of February 2009.

Watch this space for more news………

* If you are aged between 15-25, have experience in any form of dance, and are interested in joining Creative Steps – please call Philippa: 01 878 4063 or email: philippa@coisceim.com