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Weaving through traffic and meandering pedestrians, bicycles dance to the pulse of the city. ‘the dance of cycling’ celebrates the joyous, playful, chaotic, sometimes treacherous (& possibly fictional) world of synchronised cycling, with a fast paced contemporary choreography of striking imagery, visual spectacle and comedy.
Alongside the show, a 2 hour workshop was available, for up to 20 local people to work with the cast to develop a routine to perform as part of the show. Further information at the Participation button below.
‘I really liked it. It was a charming, witty and refreshing piece of outdoor performance and I was gripped.’ Nicki Street, Fools Paradise
‘Highly original, visually beautiful and an intriguing narrative on our times. It was a real hit with the audience.’ Dave Buxton, Artistic Director, Devizes International Street Festival.
‘The show is a joy, it attracted a huge crowde and captivated kids and adults alike; a great soundtrack & truly engaging performance – I watched it twice in a row’ Claire Teasdale, Joint Festivals & Event Manager, Bristol City Council
‘I thought it was a lovely show. There were moments of genuine elegance and others of real absurdity and downright silliness – really nice contrasts.’ Stewart Collins, Artistic Director, Henley Festival
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‘the dance of cycling’ is a collaboration between Artistic Director, Karen Poley, Choreographer Janine Fletcher, with additional direction by David Bernstein, and the cast – Kate Evans, Sarah Alexander, Joe Wild, Stephanie McMann & Tom Adams. The sumptuous soundtrack, from jazz and samba funk to the orchestral and elevatoresque, was created by Ollie Aylmer, featuring tracks from the Tru Thoughts label. Costumes by the cast with Jane Fox & Charlotte Bernstein
Additional performers over the years include: Terry O’Donovan, Judith Mandel, Mark Carberry, Marc Staad & Jenny Luard.
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