Today a group of SLiDE dancers went to Trinity Laban (in Deptford) to share our workshop methods with masters students. We introduced some ‘tried and tested’ dance games, creative tasks and sequences. We explored layering, agency and leading. Feedback from the dance students: ‘I enjoyed dancing and connecting with people in different ways’ ‘It wasContinue reading “Sharing our work with MA dance students at Trinity Laban”
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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”
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 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: Andrea Swainson
Andrea leads our Wednesday afternoon sessions and is a specialist in inclusive dance practice: ‘My Wednesday sessions with SLiDE are the highlight of my week. We have been exploring some of the SLiDE’s value’s this term and looking at connections, togetherness and empowerment. I’m always amazed at the groups willingness to give everything a tryContinue reading “Spotlight: Andrea Swainson”
Audio described film launch
We have been working with VocalEyes who have created a beautiful audio described version of our film ‘Knowing Togetherness’. Please have a listen and let us know what you think: info@slidedance.org The audio description for this film was created by VocalEyes, and part-funded by an Arts Council National Lottery project grant (100 Videos Described)
The best fest!
To celebrate our return to Fairfield Halls and our community reconnecting for in-person dancing in June we ran SLiDE\\FEST, a 4 day creative dance extravaganza. We hosted family dance workshops, in partnership with the National Autistic Society and creative dance for over 60s. Guest dance companies Corali and Blink led sessions with our groups forContinue reading “The best fest!”
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