Join ExtraOrdinary Bodies for a  2-hour introductory, inclusive workshop at Circus Factory.

Inclusive Workshop Details

The Inclusive Rehearsal Room: An Introduction
Thursday 9th April 2026, 5pm–7pm

Join Extraordinary Bodies, a UK charity championing diversity and equity in the performing arts for a 2-hour introductory workshop distilling over 12 years of experience in creating accessible performances and delivering inclusive community practice.

Bringing together learning from The Inclusive Rehearsal Room and The Circus Trainer’s Toolkit, this session is designed for theatre and dance practitioners, circus trainers, and anyone interested in building more equitable, welcoming creative spaces.

This practical session introduces the core principles and approaches that underpin Extraordinary Bodies’ work, offering tools you can immediately apply in your rehearsal room, studio, or training environment.

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Who is this workshop for?

Targeted at movement artists like theatre and dance practitioners, circus trainers, and any movement artists interested in building more equitable, welcoming creative spaces.

Are there any prerequisites to attend?

Have a movement-based practice

Why You Should Attend the Workshop:

To explore:

• Why inclusion matters in creative and training environments
• Building confidence in welcoming and working alongside disabled people
• Extraordinary Bodies’ Five Principles and how to apply them
• Communication and language
• The Social Model of Disability as a framework for inclusive practice
• Approaches to circus and aerial rigging
• Movement for Every Body – adaptations and creativity
• Audience access considerations for live performance and events
• Supporting access needs for audiences, participants and artists

What Should You Bring?

A notebook and pen/laptop/device for note-taking would be a good idea.

Circus Factory has a microwave, kettle and small kitchen. The Marina Market Food Hall is also just across the road. The Black market is behind us.

Location: Circus Factory
Day: April 9th (Thursday)
Time: 5PM – 7PM
Suitable for ages: 18+
Price: Free

This workshop offers a taste of a deeper practice, ideal for those curious about inclusive methods, or anyone wishing to recharge, swap insights and network with others shaping inclusive performance.

This project is supported by the Arts Council and Cork City Council Arts Office.