Firkin Crane in Cork steps up with impressive new dance programme

Former Riverdance star Jean Butler will be among the Cork centre's resident choreographers in the coming months 

 Jean Butler will take up a residency at the Firkin Crane in August. Picture: Mark Stedman

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Dance Cork Firkin Crane has created a full season of events with artists from across the globe taking part in performances, residencies and classes throughout the rest of the year.

Dance Cork Firkin Crane specialises in supporting dance artists and presenting dance displays with a programme packed with a variety of powerful performances to be held over the coming months. The season officially opened during the Cork Midsummer Festival with the premiere of A Safe Passage, by Cork writer and performer, Irene Kelleher, and will run until December.