Dance

Possessed

8th Jun 2012 (Fri) at 08:30

Wexford Arts Centre
€15/12 Featuring an international ensemble of renowned early music specialists, Possessed takes audiences on a journey to a realm where Gods, man and the darker powers interact. From Medieval Europe where the mystics Hildegard von Bingen, Theresa de Avila and Joan of Arc have ecstatic visions of Christ to 17th century Salem and the infamous witch trials, from Bahia and an initiation ceremony into the voodoo-like cult of Candomblé, to ancient Sicily where a maiden bitten by the wolf spider is exorcised from her trance with the wild rhythms of the tarantella. An entrancing evening of music, dance and spectacle! More

Possessed

8th Jun 2012 (Fri) at 20:00

Wexford Arts Centre
Voodoo, Exorcism, Witchcraft, Satanism, Altered States and Multiple Personalities; possession is one of contemporary culture's most enduring & compelling themes. eX presents, Possessed, a staged & costumed concert that explores the ancient universal phenomenon of possession through the prism of music and theatre. Featuring an international ensemble of early music specialists, Possessed takes audiences on a journey to a realm where Gods, man and the darker powers interact. From Medieval Europe where the mystics like Hildegard von Bingen have ecstatic visions of Christ to 17th century Salem and the infamous witch trials, from Bahia and an initiation ceremony into the voodoo-like cult of Candomblé, to ancient Sicily and the wild tarantella. More

Possessed

9th Jun 2012 (Sat) at 12:00

St. Mary's Cathedral
Voodoo, Exorcism, Witchcraft, Satanism, Altered States and Multiple Personalities; possession is one of contemporary culture's most enduring & compelling themes. eX presents, Possessed, a staged & costumed concert that explores the ancient universal phenomenon of possession through the prism of music and theatre. Featuring an international ensemble of early music specialists, Possessed takes audiences on a journey to a realm where Gods, man and the darker powers interact. From Medieval Europe where the mystics like Hildegard von Bingen have ecstatic visions of Christ to 17th century Salem and the infamous witch trials, from Bahia and an initiation ceremony into the voodoo-like cult of Candomblé, to ancient Sicily and the wild tarantella. More

'An Jig Gig' Auditions

10th Jun 2012 (Sun) at 08:00

Dunraven Arms
The TG4 hit show is returning with its 4th series, with a mission to find the best traditional dancers in Ireland. More

'An Jig Gig' Auditions

10th Jun 2012 (Sun) at 08:00

Menlo Park Hotel
The TG4 hit show is returning with its 4th series, with a mission to find the best traditional dancers in Ireland. More

Possessed

10th Jun 2012 (Sun) at 12:00

Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane
Voodoo, Exorcism, Witchcraft, Satanism, Altered States and Multiple Personalities; possession is one of contemporary culture's most enduring & compelling themes. eX presents, Possessed, a staged & costumed concert that explores the ancient universal phenomenon of possession through the prism of music and theatre. Featuring an international ensemble of early music specialists, Possessed takes audiences on a journey to a realm where Gods, man and the darker powers interact. From Medieval Europe where the mystics like Hildegard von Bingen have ecstatic visions of Christ to 17th century Salem and the infamous witch trials, from Bahia and an initiation ceremony into the voodoo-like cult of Candomblé, to ancient Sicily and the wild tarantella. More

Step It Out Mary

13th Jun 2012 (Wed) from 20:00 - 00:00

St. Johns Theatre & Arts Centre
A dance project featuring women's groups from North & East Kerry Development and Listowel Family Resource Centre. Choreographed by Catherine Young and supported by Kerry County Council. More

TDC:The Friday Showing of...

15th Jun 2012 (Fri) from 18:00 - 19:30

Theatre Development Centre
Sweet Pang is Innocent. But don't tell the judge! She has been a madam, transvestite, pole dancer, rapper, and believer in lies. A prankster heart beating rivers of gold. She'll wink, sigh, and wink again, then you realize you've stopped thinking- start... and miss her sigh. Upside-down, Pang sings. Hear Pang tap! Hear Pang's rap! Will she fool the judge? Can she convince him that she's kissed and cut-as cursed and bled as them all? Who is Sweet Pang, and what drove her to assume these aliases? Sweet Pang, Sweet Pang, who is in your dream gang? Performed by Lady Grew More

Zumbatonic (4-8yrs) with Lisa Quinlan

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 14:00 - 14:45

Seven Oaks Hotel
Zumbatomic is a dance-fitness program designed exclusively for kids from ages 4-12. Children will learn fun dance steps and child friendly routines while listening to child friendly songs. ZumbAtomic® considers the whole child, developing a healthy lifestyle and therefore, includes learning the following; leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence, responsibility, coordination, balance, discipline, memory, creativity and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Classes with include a 10 minute Zumba display by Lisa Quinlan Carlow's own Zumba Queen! Places limited to 20 children per class. More

Zumbatonic (9-13yrs) with Lisa Quinlan

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) from 15:00 - 16:00

Seven Oaks Hotel
Zumbatomic is a dance-fitness program designed exclusively for kids from ages 4-12. Children will learn fun dance steps and child friendly routines while listening to child friendly songs. ZumbAtomic® considers the whole child, developing a healthy lifestyle and therefore, includes learning the following; leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence, responsibility, coordination, balance, discipline, memory, creativity and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Classes with include a 10 minute Zumba display by Lisa Quinlan Carlow's own Zumba Queen! Places limited to 20 children per class. More

Five Ways to Drown

16th Jun 2012 (Sat) at 20:30

Backstage Theatre
Continuing junk ensemble's explorations of how spaces can be reinvented, Five Ways to Drown creates a different perspective on live performance. More

Strand Street Supperclub

17th Jun 2012 (Sun) at 18:00

The Odessa Club
Strand Street Supperclub is Dublin's hottest 'dinner and a show' experience, inviting audience members to wine and dine in style while enjoying quality entertainment from a wide variety of talented national and international performers. Cabaret never looked so good! More

RIAN - a Fabulous Beast Presentation

17th Jun 2012 (Sun) from 21:00 - 23:00

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Inside a full-size replica of an 1890 Wyoming timber barn (see page xx) in the Main Gallery of VISUAL, acclaimed choreographer Michael Keegan Dolan and musician Liam Ó Maonlaí, with a company of musicians and dancers, will embark on a performance of their beautiful and evocative masterpiece Rian. More

DANCE PERFORMANCE

19th Jun 2012 (Tue) from 11:30 - 12:30

Tipperary Excel Arts and Cultural Centre
MATINEE DANCE SHOW Showcasing two performances: - duo by Iseli-Chiodi Dance Company - performance by Tipperary Dance Residency's SchoolGroup from Monard NS Tipperary Dance Residency has been working with Monard NS in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Open to general public. Free entrance. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Tipperary Dance Residency's Dance Company, and a group of wonderful children who will be going onstage for the first time!! _______ The School Dance Group project is directly funded by a Dance Artist In Residency award by the ARTS COUNCIL. The Dance in Schools Schemes are part of Tipperary Dance Residency, funded by Tipperary Excel Arts & Centre and South Tipperary County Council Arts Service. More

Below The Tide

20th Jun 2012 (Wed) - 24th Jun 2012 (Sun) at 20:00

Sanctuary Meditation Centre
A dance to the centre of stillness In the beautiful gardens of The Sanctuary meditation centre, Smithfield, you are invited on a journey of mindfulness. A dance duet drawing inspiration from the book Stillness by Sister Stan. This performance will take you on your own personal journey through the gardens to find the place below the tide of your thoughts. Dancer and Choreographer Lisa McLoughlin and performance artist Fergus Byrne will perform a duet through the gardens and spaces of Sanctuary. More

Ceoltoiri Kilkenny Irish Night

Ongoing Event - (Ends August 08 2012)

Kilkenny Castle
Irish Entertainment Show featuring the best of Irish music, song and dance with Ceoltóirí Kilkenny. Wednesday evenings June, July and August 1st and 8th. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show commences 8.30 p.m. Adm: Adults €10. Children €5 Concession €8. Group rates available. Contact: 086 8249618 More

Comhaltas Seisiún, Kilkenny

20th Jun 2012 (Wed) - 25th Jul 2012 (Wed)

Kilkenny Castle
Creidtear go forleathan gurb é seo an seó samhraidh dá leithéid is fuide ar siúl sa tír (breis agus 30 bliain). Is minic cuairteoirí a rá linn gurb é an seó againne buaicphointe a gcuid saoire agus gan bhréag gurb é a leithéid a bhí siad ag súil leis ar theacht go hÉirinn dóibh. Seisún provides a unique entertainment experience for holidaymakers at Centres all around Ireland during the months of July and August. A stage show of Irish music, song and dance, it features the authentic traditional entertainment as enjoyed by generations of Irish people. One of the longest-running Summer shows of its kind- over 30 years- Seisiún still gets comments from its visitors that 'this is what we really came to Ireland to experience'. More