Inclusive Dance Cork are delighted to present a 2 day intensive workshop with Marc Brew from 14 and 15 September 2025.
Inclusive Dance Cork Inclusive Dance Cork is delighted to welcome acclaimed choreographer and dancer with a disability Marc Brew for a unique 2-day workshop in contemporary inclusive dance practice at Dance Cork Firkin Crane, co-facilitated by Rhona Coughlan, IDC Artistic Director.
Originally from Australia, Marc has worked with several companies across the U.K. and was Artistic Director of San Francisco’s Axis Dance Company from 2017 to 2021.
About the Workshop
Drawing on his unique perspective, Marc Brew enjoys bringing people together to create a safe and brave place for people to take risks, be curious, whilst engaging with his methodology and skill of inclusive practice. Marc uses clear visual imagery, description, and demonstrations in his teaching, creating an accessible and trusting environment for each individual to explore their own creative possibilities through dance; exploring translation of existing material, improvisation and how to ensure movment concepts and ideas are inclusive to everybody. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore these methods and teaching approaches.
The workshop is open to all people over the age of 18, with and without disabilities, and from all levels of experience in movement, dance, and inclusive practice.
For more information and to book, visit dancecorkfirkincrane.ie
Bursary Opportunities
Inclusive Dance Cork have 5 bursaries available to fully cover the €50 participant registration fee. Complete the Bursary Application Form by visiting dancecorkfirkincrane.ie by deadline 9pm Friday 8 August. Bursary awards will be announced by Tuesday 12 August 2025
For any questions please email project coordinator louisa@firkincrane.ie
About the workshop host
Acclaimed International disabled dancer and choreographer Marc Brew trained as a professional dancer at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and The Australian Ballet School. He has been working internationally for over 25 years as a director, choreographer, dancer, teacher and speaker. Marc was Associate Director with Scottish Dance Theater, Associate Artistic Director with Ballet Cymru in Wales, Associate Artist in 2015 at Tramway Theater in Scotland and Artistic Director of AXIS Dance Company 2017-2021. His new work an Accident / a Life in collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui was in The Guardian Observer’s Top 5 of Dance Review 2024. He was listed No. 6 in The List Hot 100, was named a National Lottery Game Changer for Arts and was winner of the Disability Power 100 in Performing Arts, Television, Radio sponsored by Channel 4.
For more information visit: www.marcbrew.com
About Inclusive Dance Cork
Inclusive Dance Cork is a training programme for people with and without disabilities who are interested in learning inclusive dance methods. It is designed for dancers to explore expressive movement and discuss a variety of ways to dance, facilitate, and support dancers of all abilities.
Initially conceived by Yvonne Coughlan, chairperson of Dance Cork Firkin Crane, this ambitious programme is made possible by all of its collaborators, with its home being at Dance Cork Firkin Crane. Partners University College Cork, Suisha Inclusive Arts: Cope Foundation, and Cork Education and Training Board provide essential support for participants and accreditation opportunities. Learn more about Inclusive Dance Cork by visiting dancecorkfirkincrane.ie
Photo courtesy of Filip Van Roe.
