Artist in Residence 2023: Theaker Von Ziarno Community
Theaker von Ziarno is Taking Flight's first Artist in Residence 2023.
Read more...Saturdays at 12 noon
for Kids & Teens in July
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
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.
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.
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).
Fabric or Rope (mixed level)
Hoop or Trapeze (mixed level)
Condi-Flex
Open Training
Kids and Teens Summer Camp Week 3
Fabric/Rope (Explorer to Skilled)
Condi-Flex
Open Training
Kids and Teens Summer Camp Week 3
Theaker von Ziarno is Taking Flight's first Artist in Residence 2023.
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-- Bláthnaid
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