An exploration of memory, movement, and stillness

“In this project, you will be driven by your imagination. Imagination will help your body find and determine the direction of movement.”  – Sasha Kurmaz

Inspired by the powerful themes of UNTITLED by Sasha Kurmaz, you are invited to explore moments of solace and remembrance, share your personal and collective stories, create meaningful choreography, and perform with other people from across Dublin.

TASTER WORKSHOP | FIND OUT WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

People aged 18+ with dance and movement experience are welcome to take part in FREE taster sessions on 07 June to delve deeper and discover more about choreographer Simone O’Toole’s movement practice.

  • WHEN 07 June 2025 – times to be confirmed  (1.5 – 2 hours)
  • WHERE CoisCéim Studio, 42 Fairview Strand
  • Cost FREE
  • BOOKING ESSENTIAL.  SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW by emailing Inna@coisceim.com

 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

PERFORMING MEMORY | 04 AUGUST TO 21 SEPTEMBER 2025

PERFORMING MEMORY is a creative dance project that brings together CoisCéim Broadreach with Proto Produkciia Agency (Ukraine) and Arte Sella in Italy.  Funded through Perform Europe, it is rooted in the artistic vision of Ukrainian visual artist Sasha Kurmaz and  through a collaboration with Irish choreographer Simone O’Toole will explore and localise his work UNTITLED in Dublin.

In this 7 week-long project you are invited to join Simone in an exploration of memory, movement, and stillness – to question how the body holds our stories and emotions, and how transformation can begin from within. Using imagery, like a candle melting from the crown down, explore how softness and release can shift the way we move and feel.

“This is more than dancing. It’s a space to connect to ourselves, to each other, and to the deeper narratives we carry.  Each week, we’ll move, reflect, and challenge our creative and technical edges in a supportive environment.We’ll also draw from the Irish tradition of keening – a physical and vocal expression of grief – as a way to explore the body’s response to loss, memory, and collective resilience. And to find out how we, as Irish people, find solace in communal grief, and embody empathy and transformation through dance.” – Simone O’Toole

If YOU are ready to move with intention and curiosity, this project could be for you – book now for the taster session to find out more.

 

TASTER SESSIONS

  • WHEN 07 June 2025 – times to be confirmed  (1.5- 2 hours)
  • WHERE CoisCéim Studio
  • FREE BOOKING REQUIRED Contact Inna@coisceim.com for details and to sign up for the taster sessions.

 

PRACTICE SESSIONS

start 4 August 2025 & the project runs for 7 weeks

WHEN Tuesday + Thursday Evenings + occasional Saturdays in SeptemberWHERE CoisCéim Studio PROJECT FEES PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Recommended Price €175CULMINATES with 6 daytime performances from Friday 19 – Sunday 21 September

PAY WHAT YOU CAN OPTIONS! €0* – €99 – €175 – €225 – €299*Please note that for the free pricing option a refundable deposit system will be in operation, where the deposit will be refunded ahead of the final performance.