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Take Off Festival returns with thrilling dance from Ireland & Europe Wednesday 19 - Friday 21 February 2025 Now in its third year, Take Off Festival features thrilling dance artists from Ireland and Europe. Highlights include works by Aerowaves artists Tú Hoàng (Netherlands/Vietnam) and Habib Ben Tanfous  (Belgium/Tunisia), alongside Jessie Keenan (Ireland), Tobi Omoteso  (Ireland/Nigeria), and a new work by Amir Sabra (Ireland/Palestine) commissioned by Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company. You can also join professional classes with festival artists, and a roundtable discussion facilitated by Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín offering audiences a deep dive into dance practices. Scroll down to browse the festival programme and to enter our lottery for a Full Festival Pass for dance and movement artists. Browse the programme and book your Tickets & Passes WATCH: Take Off Festival 2025 Promo Trailer Festival Schedule Wednesday 19 February Roundtable Discussion Maureen’s bar, 14 Mulgrave Road, Shandon | 6pm-7:30pm Booking & Info here >> Thursday 20 February Professional Class with Habib Ben Tanfous 11am-12:30pm Booking & Info here >> Performance Programme 1: Jessie Keenan, Tobi Omoteso, Tú Hoàng 7:30pm-9pm Booking & Info here >> Friday 21 February Professional Class with Tú Hòang 11am-12:30pm Booking & Info here >> Performance Programme 2: Amir Sabra, Habib Ben Tanfous 7:30pm-9pm Booking & Info here >> Dance & Performance Artists: Win a Full Festival Pass If you are a dance or performance artist based in Ireland and would like to attend the Take Off Festival, enter our lottery for a Full Festival Pass. The pass includes entry to the following events: Roundtable Discussion: What moves you to make? | 19 February, 6pm @ Maureen's Morning Class with Habib Ben Tanfous | 20 February, 11am Performance Programme 1 |  | 20 February, 7:30pm Morning Class with Tú Hoàng | 21 February, 11am Performance Programme 2 | 21 February, 7:30pm Closing Party with festival artists & team | 21 February, 9:30pm To enter the lottery, please send your name, phone number and a short professional bio (max 30 words) to dance[at]firkincrane.ie by 9am, Friday 31 January. Winners will be notified that day. Travelling from outside of Cork to Take Off Festival? Find a list of accommodation recommendations to help you plan your visit at dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/artists/artist-accommodation/

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