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PERFORM 2024: Artist Call Out

Closing Date: July 28th

Artists will come together with a team of creatives to retell the story of THE SKYWOMAN. Over a period of three months, the team will combine elements of aerial dance, dance, shadow theatre and shadow puppetry to immerse the audiences in another world.

The project will run from August to November and sessions are at the following times: Mondays: 8pm to 10pm; Fridays: 6:30pm to 9:30pm; Sundays: 10am to 12 noon. The final venue has yet to be confirmed.

Participating artists should be competent at artistic research and/or show development. Applications are through the links on our Instagram Profile, Facebook Page and Website. Applications close July 28th at midnight. There is no fee for participating artists.

Any questions to Shane at Taking Flight or Betty @curly_cailin17 .

This project is part of the studios EXPLORE - CREATE - PERFORM artist professional development programme and is funded by @artscouncilireland

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SCRATCH NIGHT: 31st August 2024

Performances: Saturday, 31st August @ 8pm.

Have you got a performance piece that you would like to show? Take the chance and show it off in the studio with a super-supportive community. This isn't limited to aerial performance.

Expression of Interest Form HERE.

If you are not a regular to the studio, you may be asked to submit a video of your proposed piece. Applications close August 16th.

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Summer Camps for Kids & Teens in July

When (click on date to book)

15-18 July

22-25 July

29 July - 1 August

Monday to Thursday: 10am to 1pm

Come for the full 4-day camp @ €150 per child, or just book in for a day or two @ €40 per day (go through the Summer Camp tab here. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to stay connected with the circus arts practice during the holidays (or who want to show-off their skills to their friends).

Summer Camp

Up coming events

Saturday 12:00pm to 1:30pm 27th July

Fabric or Rope (mixed level)
Hoop or Trapeze (mixed level)
Condi-Flex

Saturday 1:30pm to 3:00pm 27th July

Open Training

Monday 10:00am to 1:00pm 29th July

Kids and Teens Summer Camp Week 3

Monday 6:30pm to 8:00pm 29th July

Fabric/Rope (Explorer to Skilled)
Condi-Flex
Open Training

Tuesday 10:00am to 1:00pm 30th July

Kids and Teens Summer Camp Week 3

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What our students think

I really enjoyed the class, it was some workout! I can’t wait to get back and do more. The atmosphere was really welcoming and comfortable and the people were lovely
-- Bláthnaid


Really friendly and professional staff.
-- Kerim