Cork Midsummer Festival to feature new dance event

Country OK, a new dance event created by dancer and choreographer Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, is coming to Cork this month.

Commissioned by Cork Midsummer Festival, it will feature an inter-generational dance cast from communities across Cork.

Six professional dancers; Lisa Cliffe, Marion Cronin, Maeve Kelleher, Molly Kelly, and Amir Sabra, will be joined by musicians The Tan Jackets in the South Parish Community Centre just off Douglas Street on June 15 and 16.

The performances will be followed with a dance party where audiences are welcome to dust off their boots and get moving.

Originally inspired by a visit to the former Redmond’s GAA clubhouse on Tower Street and the vibrant dance community that inhabited that space, Siobhán’s intention is to share a love for dance that is felt collectively.

The cast has been rehearsing weekly since April, and fittings have taken place for vintage western wear provided by Wayward & Co.

Country OK will take place from 7pm to 9pm on June 15 and 16.