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The launch for the Dance Connect exhibition took place at the Firkin Crane on Tuesday 24th April 2007. The exhibition was officially launched by Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, Mick O’Connell and by Deirdre Scully, who was about to take up the position of Specialist in Disability Services for the HSE South. The launch was well attended and supported with many of the children and adults from the Dance Connect classes in attendance, as well as friends and family. Also in attendance were Ann O’Connor (Arts and Health programme co-ordinator HSE), Paul McCarthy, manager of the Firkin Crane and Ciaran Lynch (TD). The event was featured in a follow up article in the Evening Echo. A huge thank you to all who attended and for all the feedback written into the comments book over the course of the exhibition; some of which is featured here . (Photos of exhibition launch on this page - Courtesy of Vicki Shanahan)
“I work as a counsellor for a program which serves children with autism. I am very excited about what you are doing here.” – Martha Jean McGrew, Riverside, Los Angeles, California.
“Every picture portrays the happiness of each child at the class. Each individual picture is beautiful.”
“Wonderful.”
“I love how you portray the heart-warming essence which the class was so rich in…filled me with emotion.” Anne
“Jo- I’m so proud of you…you have achieved so much with your classes. It is helping the children and the parents. Thanks again.” – Mary, Aaaron, Aisling.
“Well done on your brilliant exhibition and to you Jo for taking a chance on our lovely children. Kieran the quality of the photographs are fantastic, well done!” – Martina.
“Such joy and movement brought alive by the photos.”
“Very impressive.” - P.J. O’Regan, Art therapist.
“Gorgeous photos Kieran! You really capture the spirit of it. Amazing work Jo. You find the spirit of it.” – Tara Brandel
“Lovely, fresh colourful images of movement and dance.”
“Great work, but a lot more should be done for children with autism. Get more parents involved and a lot more support.” – Alan Foley.
“Well captured feelings of movement and joy.”
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