NEWS
1-4pm on Saturday 11th July
Garter Lane Arts Centre, O'Connell Street, Waterford.
ABOUT
In this workshop, which begins with a warmup, Emma invites participants to explore and experience her approach to dance and movement, through improvisation, rhythm, group dynamic and physical states, offering an insight into her kaleidoscopic choreographic and artistic universe.
Please wear comfortable clothes/dance gear and don't forget some water!
Emma Martin started out as a ballet dancer. She creates multidisciplinary work that has spilled into film, installation, opera and theatre. She graduated from the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, and has a BA in Russian and Drama & Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin. As a choreographer, Martin made her first show in 2010 and has now produced work through her company United Fall since 2018. Her previous performance works include King/Shrine, Night Dances, Birdboy, Orfeo ed Euridice, Girl Song, Dancehall and Tundra. Her work has been presented nationally and internationally, touring throughout Europe and the UK. Her most recent work Soft God premiered in May at the Dublin Dance Festival. She is an associate artist at VISUAL, Carlow and her company United Fall is funded by the Arts Council.
WHO IS THIS FOR
This workshop is open to participants 18+ with some background in dance, circus and/or theatre. Please get in touch with organiser Rachel if you're unsure about your suitability: dancing@garterlane.ie
PLEASE NOTE
The workshop is FREE but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, upon receipt of a deposit. Your booking is only secured with a deposit of €15 - which will be returned in full after you attend the workshop, or if you cancel up to 24hrs before the workshop.
Book Your Spot: https://forms.gle/WZreoY1HiAR5gEYv5
This event is hosted by Garter Lane's Dance Artist in Residence, Rachel Ní Bhraonáin. If you have particular access questions, or other queries please get in touch with Rachel directly: dancing@garterlane.ie
1-4pm Sunday 28th June
Garter Lane Arts Centre, O’Connell Street, Waterford
ABOUT
Join Alessandra for an Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop
This isn't just a dance class; it's a profound journey of movement rooted in the ancient wisdom, vibrant history, and spiritual depth of the Afro-Brazilian diaspora. Alessandra will guide participants through the foundational rhythms, expressive gestures, and powerful narratives of these traditional forms. The workshop offers a unique blend of high-energy movement and rich cultural storytelling, providing a deeper understanding of the resilience, heritage, and artistic contributions of Afro-Brazilian culture.
Please wear comfortable clothes/dance gear and don't forget some water!
Alessandra Azeviche is a Dublin-based, Bahia-born dance artist and a leading Afro-Brazilian voice, connecting ancestral movements to contemporary performance. A board member of the Dublin Dance Festival and Associate Artist at Project Arts Centre, she is also the Founder of the multicultural community Quilombo Terra (2023). Her acclaimed solo debut, ‘Terra’, was nominated for two Dublin Fringe Festival awards, and her work explores themes of counter-colonization and intersectionality
WHO IS THIS FOR
This workshop is aimed at both professional dancers and dance enthusiasts aged 16 and over. Please get in touch with organiser Rachel if you're unsure about suitability: dancing@garterlane.ie
PLEASE NOTE
The workshop is FREE but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, upon receipt of a deposit. Your booking is only secured with a deposit of €15 - which will be returned in full after you attend the workshop, or if you cancel up to 24hrs before the workshop.
BOOK YOUR SPOT: https://forms.gle/iXfBd2g9H36epn6E6
This event is hosted by Garter Lane's Dance Artist in Residence, Rachel Ní Bhraonáin. If you have particular access questions, or other queries please get in touch with Rachel directly: dancing@garterlane.ie