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LIMERICK DANCES AGAIN WITH LAUNCH OF DANCE LIMERICK
LIMERICK DANCES AGAIN WITH LAUNCH OF DANCE LIMERICK
Limerick city can once again enjoy and take part in contemporary dance as the beautiful dance spaces in John’s Square, which had previously been occupied by Daghdha Dance Company, become home to the newly established Dance Limerick, Funded by the Arts Council and Limerick City Council, Dance Limerick is a support and development organistaion for professional dance artists. Dance Limerick’s Director Jenny Traynor is leading the charge to reinvigorate dance in Limerick city. Jenny Traynor has a solid track history in contemporary dance having managed CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of Ireland’s leading dance companies, for over ten years. Ms Traynor has also previously worked at Project Arts Centre and the Arts Council. Commenting on the launch of Dance Limerick Ms Traynor says: “The facilities at John’s Square are absolutely phenomenal and I am delighted to have the opportunity to programme these world class facilities for dance artists and dance audiences in Limerick.” Dance Limerick will offer a programme of performances, residency opportunities, master classes, talks and lectures. The programme to the end of 2013 includes performances by the local dancer Mark Carbery, the Liz Roche Company, CoisCéim and the Donnellan Dance Company. For further information on classes, residencies, performances and more visit www.dancelimerick.ie
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