Walking Piece (working title)
Choreographer Matthias Sperling will create a new commission for Big Dance 2012. Walking Piece is an installation performance in which 50 performers come together to form a single file loop that continuously circumnavigates Siobhan Davies Studios and one other location. Audience members will be invited to view the work by moving along, around and among the performers’ circular route, encountering different movements along the route. Based on walking, the work will set up a close interaction between performers and audience members.
Who can take part
This project is suitable for:
• Adults aged 16+ with an enthusiasm for dance.
• People living or working in the following boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Merton, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth.
• No previous dance experience necessary
• You will take part in a creative process with the choreographer to develop the piece for performance.
How to get involved
If you are interested in take part please complete the application form ensuring you are available for all the rehearsal dates detailed below, and return it to Siobhan Davies Dance by 23 March 2012.
Return your completed application form to: rachelg@siobhandavies.com
You will be invited to take part in a taster workshop before you commit to the whole project.
Rehearsal Schedule
Tue 8 May, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 1, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 15 May, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 2, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 22 May, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 3, Siobhan Davies Studios
Sun 27 May, 1pm – 4pm: Rehearsal 4, Siobhan Davies Studios or Location 2
Tue 29 May, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 5, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 5 Jun, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 6, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 12 Jun, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 7, Siobhan Davies Studios
Sun 17 Jun, 1pm – 4pm: Rehearsal 8, Siobhan Davies Studio
Tue 19 Jun, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 9, Siobhan Davies Studios
Sun 24 Jun, 10am – 5pm: Dress rehearsal, Location 2
Tue 26 Jun, 6pm – 9pm: Rehearsal 10, Siobhan Davies Studios
Sun 1 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Dress rehearsal, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 3 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Dress rehearsal, Siobhan Davies Studio
Sun 8 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Performance, Siobhan Davies Studios
Tue 10 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Dress rehearsals, Location 2
Sun 15 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Performance, Location 2
Sun 15 Jul, 10am – 5pm: Party, Siobhan Davies Studios
Please note - This schedule is subject to change nearer the time. All participants will be informed of any changes with plenty of notice.
Contact
If you have any questions about the project please contact
Rachel Gildea on Tel: 020 7091 9650 or email: rachelg@siobhandavies.com
Walking Piece
