Friday, September 20 ONLY: 7pm performance followed by a post-show discussion moderated by Miriam Giguere, PhD, associate professor and dance program director, Drexel University.
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"An intimate, sincere and funny artistic calling card which tells us why he is who he is, and how he is where he is." Michael Seaver, Irish Times
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A leading figure of traditional Irish step dance, best known for his work in Riverdance, Colin Dunne was immersed in the frenetic world of competitive and showbiz “Irish” dance since his earliest childhood memories. In this multidisciplinary solo show that plunges the spectator into the interior world of the artist, Dunne integrates his virtuoso dance technique with electronic sound manipulation, archival film footage, and spoken word. Weaving storytelling and movement, Dunne chronicles his journey from child dance prodigy to Riverdance success to a man in search of his art.
Out of Time pares back the layers of self-conscious sophistication and overproduction that have pervaded the Irish dance tradition, to reveal the simplicity and purity of the dance form. Intimate and playful, the documentary-style performance is an unsentimental homage to Irish step dance and a bold investigation of Dunne’s personal and artistic relationship with the tradition that has shaped his life.
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Created and Performed by Colin Dunne Director Sineád Rushe Sound Fionán De Barra Film Design Sean Westgate Lighting Colin Grenfell Music Ian Mcdonnell, Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill Costumes Joan O’Clery Producer Maura O’Keeffe
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Colin Dunne is a leading figure in the world of traditional Irish dance, who has made the cross over into contemporary dance and theater. He was born in Birmingham, England, to Irish parents. He took his first lessons in Irish dance at the age of three and by the age of nine he won his first World Championship title. He went on to the win the championship a further eight times and retired from competition at the age of twenty -two. Dunne is best known internationally for his performances and choreography in Riverdance and Dancing on Dangerous Ground, he has been forging a new creative path since his time as artist-in-residence at University of Limerick where he completed an MA in contemporary dance in 2002. In 2007 he was nominated for a UK Critics Circle National Dance Award (best male: modern dance) for performances at The Barbican in Fabulous Beast’s production of The Bull. Out of Time, his first solo show, premiered in January 2008. Out of Time was nominated for a 2009 UK Critics Circle National Dance Award (Best Male Dancer), and a 2010 Laurence Olivier Award (outstanding achievement in dance).
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OUT OF TIME was originally commissioned by glór, Irish Music Centre, Ennis County Clare with the support of the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and GREEN HIPPO. International touring is supported by CULTURE IRELAND.
