Inclusive Dance Cork

Inclusive Dance Cork is a professional training programme that began in September 2022, open to individuals with and without disabilities interested in learning inclusive dance methods. The programme was conceived out of an absence of formal inclusive dance training in the country. Inclusive Dance Cork is the only accredited programme of its kind in the Republic of Ireland. The programme was initially conceived by Dance Cork Firkin Crane with support from partners Suisha Inclusive Arts: Cope Foundation, Cork ETB, and University College Cork. Rhona Coughlan is the Artistic Director, supported by the Project Coordinator, Partners, and Guest Facilitators. A year of research and development, and the first academic year of Inclusive Dance Cork, was funded by The Community Foundation for Ireland through a donation by an anonymous donor. The second academic year was funded by the ReThink Ireland Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2023 and The Community Foundation for Ireland through a donation by an anonymous donor.