What's On

BreakThrough Dance company proudly presents their debut show, which boasts a variety of dance, drama and singing from all genres, so there's something for everyone! 

From contemporary, commercial and hip hop dance to jazz and musical theatre, this show offers the audience a chance to see the different styles of song and dance BreakThrough offers its students, making an enjoyable night out for all the family.

The Speks are a six-piece traditional Irish music band for children. They live on a mysterious Island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island where everybody wears glasses! The band members are Quince, Naymon, Tommo, Pete, Ed and Rafferty and they love singing and playing music for children.

The Speks have won a prestigious Parents' Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as "Riverdance for toddlers" and "grown up music for kids."

Enter a colouring competition to be in with a chance to win a Speks t-shirt, CD and book: download your entry here.  Make sure to get your entry in by Friday May 11th.

To find out more about The Speks, check out their website: www.thespeks.com

 

The Dinan School of Ballet takes to the stage once again with their own unique blend of dance, music and drama.

Using a creative mix of ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance along with a wide ranging musical score their show will take you on a dramatic journey based on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. A fun night for all the family is guaranteed!

Sparks Hip Hop Dance School Ennis, Clare’s longest running and most successful modern dance school, host their dance spectacular which is not to be missed by lovers of dance of all ages!!  Sparks are ten times all Ireland champions and feature performers from as young as three to the not so young at all!!

The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and Peppa Pig.

Mickey Mouse hosts the show and wants to sing but when everyone gets the hiccups, they have to find ways of curing them. With participation from the audience and help from Mickey’s friends on stage, they all soon get there singing voices back and everyone joins in a sing song with all the gang.

Join Shelley and her students as they return to the glór stage with their energetic show .

DanceMasters teachers many forms of dancing including but not limited to, hip-hop, modern, jazz, street and most recently Zumba.

In this talk David looks at a range of family values and how to live them in a way that will help your family to thrive. Looking at the dilemmas and issues that affect families with toddlers, all the way through to teenagers, David will give sound, practical advice and guidance on how to build strong family relationships. From building your children's self esteem to dealing with sibling rivalry or protecting your children from the risk of bullying this information packed evening should help you help your family to thrive. At the end of his presentation David will throw the floor open for a questions and answers session, so if you wonder about other parenting issues you can ask him then and there!

David Coleman is a practicing clinical psychologist who also presents television programmes, contributes regularly to the Tubridy radio show on 2FM, writes a weekly column for the Irish Independent and has authored two books so far.  David has become best known in Ireland as the presenter of the hit RTÉ television series ‘Families in Trouble’, ‘21st Century Child’, ‘Teens in the Wild’ and most recently ‘Families in the Wild’.  All of his television programmes have dealt with aspects of family life, parenting and child and adolescent development. A natural communicator, David’s style is universally acclaimed as accessible and approachable.

An opportunity to try your hand at circus Skills, aerial, acrobatics, clowning and performance with these exciting workshops by Sorcaluba Circus.

Monday 2nd July:          Aerial Workshop
Tuesday 3rd July:          Acrobatic Workshop
Wednesday 4th July:     Clowning & performance Workshop,
Thur 5th & Fri 6th July:  Circus skills Workshop

Workshops are suitable for those aged 8 and over and are 60 minutes in duration.

Presented as part of Ennis Street Festival.

Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.

Presented as part of the Ennis Street Festival.

Suitable for ages 8 to 14 years.

As part of Ennis Street Festival.

Suitable for ages 8 years +

Each workshop is 2 hours in duration.
 

As part of Ennis Street Festival

Suitable for ages 8+

Emjoy a week filled to the brim with creativity and self-expression, workshops centred in dance and a performance held onstage, fully lit and dressed and open to friends and family. Participants work and perform alongside professional dancers from Ballet Ireland, and in collaboration with them, decide how each week’s show develops. With emphasis on all the component arts that combine to make a ballet; drama, music, painting and dance, the Ballet Ireland summer school week is filled with laughter, joy and inspiration.

This year we will explore the ancient story of The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, a fable that has been doing the rounds for at least 25 centuries! A town mouse pays a visit to his country cousins and enjoys the clean air and simple food and, of course, all the country dancing. He misses, however, the sophistication of the city and invites the cousins to stay with him there. They too can sample the delicacies at the dinner table and the latest trends on the dance floor. But which will prove the better environment in which a mouse can thrive?

You want your kids to feel free to crack eggs, make dough, create lots of wash up while learning to cook, but not in your kitchen?
glór has just the answer this summer...They can come make a mess in OUR kitchen while they learn the skills and craft of cookery in a fun, relaxed, safe and instructive environment.

JUNIOR CHEF - Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 July (inclusive)
This series of workshops are aimed at 10 - 12 year olds who will be shown how to make simple but tasty meals. Along the way they will learn about safety in the kitchen and will make a variety of yummy food, from smoothies to pasta sauces, home made goujons and a few special treats. The classes are designed to be interactive, with an emphasis on teaching children the skills necessary to develop their love of cooking.

TEEN CHEF - Tuesday 17 - Friday 20 July  (inclusive)
OK so they already know a bit about cooking - they possibly fancy themselves as young Jamie's or Rachel's and they already love experimenting with food, (or they would like to experiment with food). If so, these classes are ideal to help them take that step-up to allow them present accomplished meals including some simple but tasty starters, main courses that pack a punch and some knock out desserts, all of which are easy to accomplish (once they get the hang of being organised in the kitchen!)

Your children will learn about engineering and mechanical principles, working on various structural and mechanical projects throughout the week.

For Bookings and for further information, please contact 015240004 or see www.learnit.ie / info@learnit.ie

Starcamp Summer camps 2012 are back – Ireland’s singing, dancing, acting and all-round fun summer camp is what all 5-13 (4 if attending school) year old boys and girls are waiting for. This is a rollercoaster week of performing, laughter and games while successfully dealing with self esteem and confidence.  Starcamp 2011 was voted one of Ireland’s Top 5 Nationwide Summer camps last year by Primary Times readers.  Qualified music teachers, choreographers and drama coaches are amongst the instructors who will be creating the fun-filled environment that your child will love to be part of.

Queries and bookings are directly with Starcamp.  Book online or download and application form today at www.starcamp.ie or call 021-4377900 to book directly.