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‘Unexpected Item’ review by Jo Bodley

I expected reflections on supermarket shopping, consumerism, the impact of waste on the planet and a celebration of the poetry of the everyday. It was all of this, and more. The long, black vinyl runway flanked by rows of chairs on either side, resembled a conveyor belt. Instead of groceries though, what followed was aContinue reading “‘Unexpected Item’ review by Jo Bodley”

Unexpected Item 2023!

We’ve been sliding back lately, celebrating our 10 years of creating! Now we get to slide back and forwards all at the same time. Woahhhhhhhh. NEXT Thursday we bring a reworked BUMPER version of Unexpected Item that we first made back in 2013. Think dancing barcodes, a wedding in reverse, basket wars, catalogue ripping, angryContinue reading “Unexpected Item 2023!”

Oozing joy at Liberty Festival

We have received some great feedback for our performance at the Liberty Festival on 3rd September: “The performers showed real confidence and creativity, as well as oozing joy and energy. Outdoor arts can be a challenging environment but there was a real robustness to the piece which filled the outdoor space and engaged a lotContinue reading “Oozing joy at Liberty Festival”

The Liberty Festival has landed

The Mayor of London’s flagship disability arts festival heads to Croydon and kicks off today at 6.30pm. The events run throughout Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday with plenty of free stuff happening….including a SLiDE performance in the Queen’s Gardens at the following times: 12.45-1pm1.30-1.45pm3.15-3.30pm Full programme:

Introducing… FUSE!

Fuse is what happens when SLiDE, Club Soda and MOSS @ Turf Projects join forces! For the next 3 years we will be working together on a project called ‘FUSE’ that supports and shares the work of artists and performers with learning disabilities. 2 weeks ago our members and artists got together for our firstContinue reading “Introducing… FUSE!”

Resolution reviews!

Crosswor(l)ds was a resounding hit at Resolution, the audience were captivated and the piece really communicated what SLiDE is trying to achieve: “They are worlds colliding on stage, and what happens here is a true collaboration, a showcase of their individualities as they take inspiration from one other…..the performers are really going for it, occupying the space, andContinue reading “Resolution reviews!”

Resolution Festival: 2022

SLiDE dancers Aaron and Will present Crosswor(l)ds their new duet, which explores their quest for solutions in an ever-changing world. Wednesday 25th May, 7.30pm. The Place Theatre, King’s Cross: Tickets Two young male performers, from their unique perspectives, attempt to discover the rules of the game moving from meticulous planning to improvised chaos and everythingContinue reading “Resolution Festival: 2022”

Spotlight: Corinne Meredith

Having been part of the SLiDE community for over 7 years, this autumn Corinne returns to lead our youth company: ‘I am enjoying my time getting to know the youth company and am so lucky to get to dance with them each week. We have started the new term thinking about movement, stillness and theContinue reading “Spotlight: Corinne Meredith”