January 2010 - Dance Ireland

Source: Echo EchoSource: Fearghus Ó ConchúirAndjela DoniDoni is a dance improviser, choreographer andteacher of contact improvisation andcontemporary dance. She is also the organiserof the internationally renowned annualMoscow Contact Improvisation andPerformance Festival.Andjela says, I cannot say – I teach contact. Ishare contact improvisation, I share my self, Ishare what my teachers taught meThe Echo Echo Dance ensemble will participatein the workshop and would love to meet anddance with other artists from across Ireland. Tofind out more information or to book a placevisit www.echoechodance.com.Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company’s 2010programme of weekly classes begins duringthe week of 25 January. Full details of all of theclasses are available on their website.FEARGHUS Ó CONCHÚIRwww.bodiesandbuildings.blogspot.comFinding out new things and sharing them withothers drives Fearghus’ work as achoreographer. After a year where he hadprojects and performances in Dublin, Fingal,Edinburgh, Beijing, Holyoke and London, 2010starts with more travel and an exploration ofnew opportunities.Culture Ireland has organised a showcase ofIrish choreography in New York as part of APAP,a gathering of American presenters. At a timewhen Ireland’s economic reputation isTravelling the Space Togethertarnished, it’s very important to have anopportunity to share abroad our wealth ofartistic talent. Fearghus is gathering the Nichedancers to perform a 15-minute extract of thepiece alongside work by Daghdha, Dylan Quinnand Rex Levitates. It seems right to be revisitingthe piece in this economic climate, since Nichecelebrates our resilience and resourcefulness intimes of change. They will be performing Nicheagain in March, working with local dancers ineach location to integrate something new intothe choreographic structure. Dun Laoghaire,Tralee, Cork, Sligo and Limerick – we’re comingto learn from you.Fearghus will return from New York direct toDaghdha’s studios in Limerick where he isspending two weeks in residency with theperformance artist Robert Lima. Fearghus mether last year on a residency in Beijing andworked on a short video piece. They will bespending the time that Daghdha hasgenerously provided to investigate how theymight collaborate on a new piece.FIDGET FEET AERIAL DANCECOMPANY27 December – 09 JanuaryCivic Theatre, Tallaghtwww.fidgetfeet.comFidget Feet are busy performing their coproductionThe Snow Queen with An GrianánTheatre, as part of their tenth anniversarycelebrations. An Grianán Theatre10