Arts Residencies

Create with Us!

Based in Dublin, Aerial Cirque is a space where many aerial artists and theatre groups create, research, and develop their ideas through focused residencies.

We offer residences for periods of focused work which can range from 2 weeks to 1 day to a block of one-off hours.

We are a space run by professional aerial artists and we know what is required to create great work! We’re constantly reinvesting in the studio and its equipment to bring to access the best of what there is to offer in the aerial world.

If you are interested in applying for Arts Council Funding to use the space, please contact us at admin@aerialcirque.org for a Letter of Support.

Location

  • accessible by all forms of public transport: bus, Luas (5 minute walk, Dart (7 min walk)

  • next to lots of great cafes and restaurants

Aerial Specs

  • 7m high ceilings with quad truss

  • top of the range aerial and rigging equipment

  • foam jigsaw mat flooring

  • seven 8' X 4' X 12" safety mats

  • 1 x pit pillow for dynamics and falls from height

  • 7 x aerial points

    • 5 x 5:1 pulley systems rigged for rescue

    • 2 x hard rigged points

    • swivels on every point

The Experience

  • exclusive use so you can focus, get creative, and feel safe

    • most studios in Ireland offer a shared space for residencies

  • warm studio during winter months

  • windows for cross flow of air in summer months

  • mini kitchen with microwave, kettle, sink

  • beautiful space with stained glass window

  • 2 studios: 1 aerial studio + 1 low ceiling studio

Integrating with Performance

Our studio is also used as a performance space! So we’ve got the tech to help you prepare for your show.

If you would like to do a showing at the end of your residency, please get in touch to learn more.

  • black out curtains

  • 12 light + follow spot professional grid lighting system with DMX controller

  • surround sound PA system

  • 5K Panasonic project (tech required)

Nearby Accommodation

  • Our neighbour offers 2 rooms at an affordable rate on Airbnb

  • There are many hotels and hostels in the city centre

Price

Times Available: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)

Please note, these prices are for non-commercial purposes

  • €450 for full day

  • €250 for half day

New additions to come in August 2023

Our new, custom made top of the range 1:1 counterweight system (we’re very excited about it!)

  • ladder quad truss (no diagonal bars that hurt your feet!)

  • top of class pulleys with 2 -stage bearing system for a smooth and easy lift (less than half the friction of nearest competitor)

  • non dynamic rope

  • sit harness, side pick up harness, hanger available for use

Spotlight

Artists in Residency

Sophia Bikova, Feb - Mar 2023

Sophia Bikova was granted the Agility Award from the Arts Council of Ireland in 2022 and has been dedicating exclusive time at Aerial Cirque Studios to develop her artistic practice and advancing her aerial technique. She has been working with Emmen Jude Donnelly, an amazing aerial artist based in Belfast, on developing technical skills and vocabulary on aerial rope. Sophia has also been taking online aerial silks classes with Belgium based aerialist, Hanne Coeckelberghs, with a focus on upskilling in dynamic movement.

We are proud to support Sophia as she continues to develop and nurture her aerial career.

Kate Finegan, Feb - Mar 2023

Kate Finegan is also in residency at the studio and is creating an arthouse short film with glass sculptor, Alison Lowry, artist videographer, Laura Sheeran, and singer-songwriter Jessica Kavanagh. Details about the film cannot be revealed yet but the unique mix of talent described will give you an idea of the creative energy flowing through our magical space this week. We can’t wait to see the final production!