Join a Performance Project with Inma Pavon

Join dance artist Inma Pavon for a fun, energetic, free performance project this May and June at Dance Cork Firkin Crane. Beginning with a series of three evening classes, the project culminates in an outdoor public performance in Shandon in June.

Celebrating the work that is happening within the walls of the Firkin Crane as well as the new roof over our heads, and bringing dance outside for the public to experience, this project invites you to share the joy and inspiration of being part of a dance class.

The format of the classes is as follows: You will start with a short guided sitting meditation leading to simple Ballet Barre exercises. Next, you will travel across the room in short sequences (jumps, turns etc.). After this, you will execute a choreographic score (based on a series of short choreographies). The class will finish with a relaxation/cool-down yoga sequence.

The class format will be taught and repeated throughout the project and then shared during the final performance (title TBC).

Key Dates –

Three classes will take place from 6-8pm on Monday 25 May, and Tuesdays 2 & 9 June at Dance Cork Firkin Crane.

The final performance will take place twice on Thursday 11 June. Performance times are 12pm and 1:30pm and take place in O’Connell Square outside the Butter Museum in Shandon (you must be available from 10am-3pm on the performance day).

Participant Information –

• A minimum of 3 years of dance experience is required (e.g. dance class/performance experience, professional dancers, dance school participants, experience in movement etc.).
• Over 18 years only.
• Spaces are limited.
• Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Ballet shoes are not required, sport socks are recommended for the class.  Runners will be worn for the performances.

To Apply –

This is a free project, there is no fee to take part. Participants will be selected on a lottery basis providing they meet the criteria above.

To apply, please send a short bio (max 200 words) outlining your dance experience to inmapavon38@gmail.com.

Deadline: Tuesday, 12 May, 12pm. Successful participants will be notified by Friday, 15 May.

For further insights into Inma’s work, please visit her Instagram @inmapavondance.

This project is funded under the Government’s Public Art: Per Cent for Art Scheme following recent roof refurbishment works carried out at Dance Cork Firkin Crane. These works were funded primarily by Cork City Council and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.