Tipperary Dance Festival presents ‘All Day Do Dance’
‘All Day Do Dance’ provides a vibrant platform for Tipperary dance enthusiasts, welcoming participants from ages 8 to 88! This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, draw inspiration from a movement workshop and celebrate the incredible dance films created by our community. It promises to be a joyous celebration.
Age in Movement Workshop – 11am-12 noon – tickets €10 at the door, no booking required
All are welcome to join this class for people ages 40+ led by dance artist Mia DiChiaro. Nurture your creative spirit and explore the joy of movement in a fun and inclusive environment. No experience required! Stay on for a cup of tea followed a screening of dance films and the performance of Monsters.
Dance Films & Performances from 12 noon – FREE, no booking required
Curious Encounters (Film)
By Rocio Dominguez
Curious Encounters, a Tipperary Dance and Creative Places Tipperary project, premiered at Excel Arts Centre cinema on 09 April.
This stop-motion film is the outcome of a series of workshops directed by dance artist Rocio Dominguez and photographer and visual artist Jairo Alvarez. The participants included primary school pupils from Gaelscoil Thiobraid Árann and transition year students from St Ailbe’s Secondary School in Tipperary Town.
Let’s Spraoi! (Film)
Artistic Direction by Mia DiChiaro
In this enchanting short film, a group of children embark on a vibrant dancing journey through lush gardens, a majestic castle, and sprawling field. Playfully they explore texture, sound, and wonder of their surroundings, discovering the geometry of their bodies in harmony with nature and architecture of the castle central to their North Tipperary town of Nenagh. The film is brought to life by a captivating soundscape, composed by Daithí MacCruitín, featuring the delightful sounds created by the children themselves. A Tipperary Dance Production.
Credits:
Film and Edit: Kristian Mantalvanos
Soundtrack: mankyy / Daithí MacCruitín
Choreography: Mia DiChiaro with the students of St. Mary’s Primary, Nenagh
Monsters (Performance)
Mateusz Szczerek
Join us on an enchanting journey where imagination meets reality in “Monsters”, a captivating dance performance for children.
Through lively choreography and vibrant storytelling, this piece explores the world of monsters, fables and fears. Can humans and monsters learn to overcome their fears and dance together in harmony?
Filled with humour, heart, and a sprinkle of magic, “Monsters” teaches us that friendship can be found in the most unexpected places.
Credits:
Choreography: Matt Szczerek in collaboration with Alessio Motta
Dancers: Matt Szczerek and Alessio Motta
Composer: Jack Foster
Partners:
Commissioned by Tipperary Dance with funding from the Arts Council Festival Investment scheme. Developed as part of Dance Artist in Residence programme at Draíocht. Supported by The Arts Council.