In conversation with Adam Benjamin
Inclusive Dance Cork are delighted to welcome our first guest in our Online Summer Conversation Series on Monday, 21st July, 6.30–8.00pm (IST) when Adam Benjamin will be in conversation with IDC Artistic Director, Rhona Coughlan.
Adam is a renowned choreographer, educator, and pioneer of integrated dance. He was co-founder and artistic director of CandoCo Dance Company (1991–1998), the first professional company for disabled and non-disabled dancers. Adam’s accolades include a TimeOut London Performance Award and a National Teaching Fellowship. His seminal book, Making an Entrance (Routledge, 2001; 2nd ed. 2022), is a key text in the field.
He has choreographed for companies such as Vertigo Dance Company, Scottish Dance Theatre and Croà Glan Integrated Dance and has led major projects around the world. His teaching and facilitation are widely sought after, combining his expertise in improvisation, choreography, and inclusive dance practice. He continues to innovate through projects like The Dancers’ Forest.
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please email louisa@firkincrane.ie to register and receive the Zoom link.
Our Summer conversation series will be of interest to dance and movement practitioners of all abilities, educators, students or anyone simply curious about inclusive dance practice.
See the full Summer Conversation Series schedule below and visit https://dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/online-summer-conversation-series-with-idc/ for more information on our coming speakers.
21 July – Adam Benjamin
28 July – Kimberley Harvey
4 August – Jorge Crecis
11 August – Marc Brew
18 August – Nadia Adame
25 August – Kim Epifano
1 September – Rhona Coughlan (with Cindy Cummings)
Inclusive Dance Cork is a project of Dance Cork Firkin Crane, kindly supported by Rethink Ireland ‘s Resilient Cork Fund 2025 and local business and donor support. IDC partners with Cork Education and Training Board Horizons Cork | Suisha Inclusive Arts
Image courtesy of Adam Benjamin.
Image Description: Adam Benjamin gestures expressively with his left hand while speaking, wearing a grey long-sleeved top. His right hand is clasped with another persons, their hand and arm partially visible in the frame. The background is softly lit with warm tones, suggesting an indoor workshop or studio setting.