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Kolam

dance

February 22, 2025

@ The Civic, Tallaght

2.30 to 3.30 pm

35min Dance + 15min Shared Activity

Dance

Suitable for children 6+

Language:

English, Tamil

€ 7

When you purchase a child ticket the accompanying adult goes free.

Please note:

Children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.

Experience a magical mix of dance, patterns and play!
Step into a world of rhythm, movement, and creativity with this unique dance show that blends the mesmerizing Indian classical dance of Bharatanatyam with the beautiful art of Kolam—intricate patterns traditionally drawn outside homes in South India. Created especially for children aged 6+, this show is full of energy, and movement, accompanied by live music by Dr. Anika Babel. And the best part? Kids and parents alike can join in a fun, interactive activity at the end!
A unique and joyful cultural experience for curious young minds!

Venue: The Civic, Studio Space

Meet the artist

Subhashini Goda

Subhashini is a dance artist and academic from Chennai, India, now living in Ireland. Specialising in Bharatanatyam, she has presented her work at prominent festivals including the Dancer from the Dance: Festival of Irish Choreography, Clonmel Junction Arts Festival, Cashel Arts Festival, Scene and Heard, Chester Beatty Library, and the Imagine Arts Festival. As the Emma O’Kane Bursary recipient and one of the Dublin Weft Studio Artists for 2024, she is focused on evolving her choreographic voice to reflect her changing relationship with Indian dance traditions through cross-cultural collaborations. She is currently completing an interdisciplinary dance studies PhD at UCD.

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Letters from the King: Discovering Hangeul

세종대왕의 편지: 한글의 발견

February 22, 2025

@ Rua Red Art Centre, Tallaght

1.30 to 3 pm

Storytelling and drama workshop

Suitable for children 6 to 8 years old

Language:

English and Korean

€ 7

When you purchase a child ticket the accompanying adult goes free.

Please note:

Children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.

Join our exciting workshop exploring King Sejong’s story through drama, tailored for children aged 6-8 and their parents!
Explore the tale of the creation of Hangeul, Korea’s unique alphabet, brought to life through drama, storytelling, and cultural exploration. We create an engaging experience that connects languages and cultures using traditional Korean artefacts and interactive, participatory drama. Through play and creativity, we make language learning fun, engaging, and truly unforgettable – don’t miss it!

아이들을 위한 흥미진진한 드라마 워크숍! 세종대왕과 함께 한글이 만들어지는 신비로운 여정을 떠나보세요. 놀이와 창의적인 활동을 통해 만 6-8세 아이들이 한글의 탄생 이야기를 배우고 직접 경험할 수 있는 특별한 시간! 한글 속 숨겨진 비밀을 탐험하며 상상력과 표현력을 키워보세요. 대상: 만 6-8세 주제: 한글 창제 이야기 활동: 드라마와 놀이를 활용한 창의적 한글 탐구 배우고, 느끼고, 즐기는 워크숍에서 만나요!

Meet the facilitators

Eunjee Do

Lecturer in Korean Language, with a specialisation in teaching Korean as a second and foreign language, Eunjee Do has also taught heritage learners aged 3 to 12 for ten years in Dublin. Her work focuses on curriculum development for Korean language learners and integrating cultural elements into language teaching. She brings a rich understanding of Korean language education theory to the project, ensuring that the content is culturally authentic and pedagogically sound.

Eun Jee Do

Jungmi Hur

Jungmi Hur is a PhD candidate in Education, focusing on innovative teaching methods in drama education, particularly in the context of children and language learning. Her expertise in pedagogy informs the workshop’s structure, ensuring that the activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and pedagogically sound. She is also a teaching artist (Drama) and a member of the theatre company Drama Lounge in South Korea.

MINYEONG HA

Ha Min Yeong is a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics, specialising in foreign language acquisition and cognitive linguistics. She brings expertise in how foreign language learning can be supported through cross-cultural engagement and immersion, emphasising practical language teaching techniques that foster deep linguistic connections.

Minyeong Ha

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Unspoken Stories

A workshop exploring Bharatanatyam

February 17, 2024

@ Rua Red Art Centre, Tallaght

2:45 to 4:45 pm

Dance workshop

Suitable for children 6+

Language:

English

€5

When you purchase a child ticket the accompanying adult goes free.

Please note:

Children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.

Explore the beauty of Bharatanatyam, a traditional South Indian dance form, with this workshop designed for families with children aged 6 and above. This introductory workshop blends rhythmic footwork and expressive storytelling to create an immersive experience. Enhance hand-eye coordination, body fluidity and flexibility while fostering communication skills and a sense of community. You will learn beautiful hand gestures and incorporate them into meaningful sentences. Collectively, we will craft a coherent story through expressive movements.

Venue

Meet the artist

Subhashini Goda Venkataramani

Subhashini Goda is an interdisciplinary dance artist and an academic from Chennai, India. She has been practising and performing Bharatanatyam for nearly three decades and taught the dance form for over fifteen years. With a master’s in English literature and another Erasmus international joint master’s in Dance Anthropology, the core of her artistic practice revolves around traditions, transgressions, and memories. Her academic work centres on migration, identity and politics. She is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary IRC-funded PhD at UCD while actively pursuing her professional dance career with performances and workshops.

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