(In)visible Dancing, a show which gradually emerges over several days from what looks like random incidental 'happenings' on the streets to a fully-fledged dance performance with live music engaging with the location and passers-by, is coming to Stockton-on-Tees as part of the Stockton International Riverside Festival from 1 to 5 August.
Local performers will dance side by side with Protein Dance’s professional dancers, turning the town’s Wellington Square into a performance playground and, as the company says, “animating the streets of Stockton as they have never been seen before.”
The company will be resident in Stockton for two weeks, working with and performing alongside local apprentice artists and dance groups from the Tees Valley, and will also offer free workshops, for anyone who wishes to take part, on Wednesday 25 July and Thursday 2 August at ARC Stockton at 6:00PM. E-mail [email protected] to book a space.
During the five days of outdoor performances, the company will immerse itself in the day to day town activity, appearing as random, incidental occurrences. The mini-performances will grow in scale, becoming increasingly visible before culminating in a fully-formed finale performance involving over 100 dancers, including any passers-by who have learned the steps.
“We are really excited to come back to Stockton and reconnect with artists and communities we have met through our previous shows and projects in the region,” said Luca Silvestrini, Protein’s Artistic Director. "This time, we invite everyone to join us for (In)visible Dancing, a fantastic celebration of dance and local talent.”
All performances are free and will happen in Wellington Square on:
- Wednesday 1 August: 15:30
- Thursday 2 August: 12:30 & 15:30
- Friday 3 August: 12:30 & 15:30
- Saturday 4 August: 15:30
- Sunday 5 August: 15:00 – 16:00 (Finale Performance)