Choreographic crossings

This choreographic creation project establishes an artistic cooperation between Normandy and Ireland based on a shared historical episode: the maritime crossing of Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow, who landed in Ireland in 1170. This reference is here reinterpreted in a contemporary approach, not as a narrative of conquest, but as a starting point to question the meeting, dialogue, and cooperation between territories. The project relies on a cross-residency between choreographers Emmanuelle Vo-Dinh (Normandy) and Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín (Ireland), in partnership with Le Fruit intégral in Andé and Dance Cork Firkin Crane in Cork. Its originality lies in the emphasis placed on travel: the creation process begins aboard the ferry linking Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour, transformed into a space for research, exchange, and experimentation. Performances and choreographic actions punctuate the crossing and accompany the passengers. In May 2027, the dancers of Emmanuelle Vo-Dinh will be welcomed for a residency in Cork, with a presentation of their creation to the Irish public. In return, Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín will lead a residency in Normandy, with a restitution scheduled during the WEI! Weekend intégral festival in September 2027. The two artists share a reflection on the connections between body, landscape, and territory. Their creations explore maritime memories, human circulations, and shared narratives between Normandy and Ireland, while offering new perspectives on the spaces traversed. In this dynamic, a performance by Pavillon-s can also take place at Barryscourt Castle, built by a Norman family, creating a sensitive dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation. A residency or a diffusion of Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín's work is also planned at the Irish Cultural Centre to prolong cooperation and expand its visibility. Beyond creation, the project includes an important aspect of cultural mediation: workshops, meetings, outreach to school audiences, and transmission times accompany the various stages. Supported by a network of cultural, heritage, and educational partners in France and Ireland, it strengthens the ties between the two territories and affirms choreographic creation as a lever for sharing, circulating ideas, and opening up on a European scale. Practical information: Open to all Free Cooperation France / Ireland Partnerships: Dance Cork Firkin Crane (Cork - Ireland), Barryscourt Castle (Cork - Ireland), Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín (Cork - Ireland) Pavillon-s, Le Fruit intégral (Andé - Normandy), Le Moulin d'Andé (Andé - Normandy), Irish Cultural Centre (Paris - France)