Presented by Inclusive Dance Cork
Inclusive Dance Cork (IDC) is delighted to announce our next Inclusive Dance Workshop with award-winning choreographer, performance trainer, lecturer, author, professional dancer, and director Jorge Crecis. The workshop takes place on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 April, 10am – 5pm both days.
This bespoke two-day workshop in contemporary inclusive dance practice will be co-facilitated by IDC Artistic Director, Rhona Coughlan. This workshop is open to individuals over 18, with and without disabilities, including dance practitioners, movement artists, and anyone interested in inclusive dance practice. All levels of experience are welcome.
 Workshop Details
 Dates: Sunday, 13th & Monday, 14th April 2025
 Times: 10 AM – 5 PM (both days)
 Location: Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Shandon, Cork City
 Participant Fee: €50 (Bursaries available—see below!)
 Register here: https://dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/jorge-crecis-2-day…/
About Jorge Crecis
Jorge Crecis’ work in dance and disability bridges the physical and the conceptual, celebrating movement as a space of radical inclusivity. A former dancer with Candoco Dance Company, he has recently choreographed for AXIS Dance Company in San Francisco, where his piece was met with critical acclaim. His approach challenges traditional notions of virtuosity, crafting choreographic landscapes where the body, in all its forms, is an expressive force capable of precision, power, and poetic resonance.
“We will explore how inclusive dance practice can go beyond adaptation, becoming a space for shared creation and mutual learning. Through a highly experiential approach, the workshop will offer concrete tools to enrich both teaching and artistic creation in diverse contexts. Drawing from recent creation processes and performances with inclusive companies such Axis Dance Company, we will reflect on how our perception of movement shifts when approached from different bodies, histories, and realities. This will be a space of exploration where theory and practice interact in real time, fostering questions rather than fixed answers.”
Bursary Opportunities
We have 5 bursaries available to fully cover the €50 participant registration fee.
How to Apply for a Bursary:
- Complete the Bursary Application Form on Google Forms here.
- Bursary Application Deadline: 5pm, Friday, 28 March 2025
- Notifications: Bursary awards will be announced by 31st March 2025
Any questions or queries can be directed to IDC project coordinator: louisa@firkincrane.ie
About Inclusive Dance Cork
Inclusive Dance Cork (IDC) is a training programme for people with and without disabilities who are interested in learning inclusive dance methods. Designed to foster expressive movement, it provides dancers with the opportunity to explore different ways of dancing, facilitating, and supporting dancers of all abilities.
Originally conceived by Yvonne Coughlan, Chairperson of Dance Cork Firkin Crane, this ambitious programme is made possible through the dedication of its collaborators, with its home at Dance Cork Firkin Crane. The Inclusive Dance Cork team is led by IDC Artistic Director Rhona Coughlan and Project Coordinator Louisa Sloan.
The programme is generously funded by the Rethink Ireland Resilient Cork Fund 2025 and the Community Foundation for Ireland, supported by a donation from an anonymous donor, alongside donor and business contributions, including Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle’s 2024 Christmas Charity Gala Concert, ward funding through Cllr Brian McCarthy, and a Stryker Anngrove GQO donation.
Our programme partners include Cork Education and Training Board and Horizon Cork | Suisha Inclusive Arts, which provide essential support for participants and accreditation opportunities. We are also grateful to our growing network of supporters dedicated to advancing Inclusive Dance Cork and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of previous partners, including University College Cork, which have helped shape and sustain the IDC programme to date.
Image Credit: Mat Hale
Image Description:
Black and white photograph of a group of people engaged in a dynamic activity. Jorge Crecis stands at the center, smiling confidently, wearing a fitted long-sleeve shirt and jeans., as participants on either side throw plastic bottles into the air. The individuals in the foreground have their arms outstretched, caught in motion, with blurred hands and bottles creating a sense of energy. The background features a plain wall with an air conditioning unit and a clock, indicating an indoor setting. The participants display focus and engagement, suggesting an interactive workshop or group exercise