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28.06.05 IMMEDIATE
MANCHESTER ’S INTERNATIONAL OPEN AIR DANCE FESTIVAL URBAN MOVES – THE FULL PROGRAMME!
Manchester’s much anticipated festival of dance Urban Moves is ready to
reveal its full programme! From Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July, the
city will play host to some of the most inspiring and unusual dance
performances staged in the most unexpected of places! The festival
celebrates the unique cityscape and architecture of Manchester and
features two UK premieres and two specifically commissioned new pieces.
World reputed companies from Britain, Spain and France will literally
be out on the town to entertain and amaze ....
Friday 15 July 7.30pm, 9.00pm
Sat 16 July 7.30pm, 9.00pm
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Rd, M13
Retouramont (France) - Réflexion de façade
Tickets £3/£2 concessions
Retouramont bring to Manchester Réflexion de façade, an exciting aerial
dance performance previously seen in Italy, Belgium, Spain and Japan.
The vertical dancing, or ‘sculpture dance’, of Retouramont is inspired
by and directly related to the objects, shapes and spaces that are part
of city architecture. Victoria Baths like the Olympic pool in Barcelona
before it, plays host to dancing that relies on your notion of vertigo!
A mastery of space and one for everyone who thought walking on air
wasn’t possible.
Performance time 20mins
Tickets are available from Contact Theatre on 0161 274 0600
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Fri 15 July 10.00pm
Castlefield Arena, Liverpool Rd, M3
Sol Picó (Spain/Catalonia) - Amor Diesel (Diesel Love)
Free
A huge and hugely enjoyable show from Barcelona’s multiple award
winning Sol Picó, this is a spectacle with three ballerinas, three men
and three JCB diggers (a new twist on the eternal triangle!) .
Receiving its UK premiere down at the Arena it tells the story of three
women returning home from a party one night...
She It is not so strange my fondness for petrol.
JCB Rrrrr....
She I guess I’m starting to like you, my little machine
JCB Rrrrr,Rrrrr...
Performance time 1hr
This performance is presented in association with Richard Wakely.
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Sat 16 July Exchange Square ,M4
1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm
Sun 17 July Printworks, M4
1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm
Dance In-Tension (Britain) - Point of Synthesis
Free
Point of Synthesis is high energy dance using a mixture of styles that
both compliment and compete against each other. Liverpool group Dance
In-Tension have created a piece with fresh ideas and modern attitude
that draws from a melting pot of forms including flamenco, kung fu,
contemporary and street dance – the first stage of cultural fusion!
Performances on the hour, every hour between 1pm and 5pm
In the event of rain the performances at Exchange Square will transfer
to the Printworks
Performance time 10mins
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Sat 16 July Exchange Square, M4
1.15pm, 3.15pm
Sun 17 July Market Place, Stockport, SK1
12.00pm, 5.00pm
Axial Dance (Britain) - BUBBLE
Free
BUBBLE is intriguing– a duet set in a transparent surreal world ,
reminiscent of a novelty ‘snowstorm’ you can shake and look into.
Beginning and ending in sleep, it’s a world of white which turns blue
as dream s take hold and feathers rain down. Watch from a standpoint or
walk all around it...
In the event of rain the performances at Exchange Square will be
transferred to the Printworks
Performance time 1/2hr
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Sat 16 July 2.00pm, 5.00pm
Sun 17 July 2.00pm, 5.00pm
Meeting point Barca, Catalan Square, M3
Lowdownndirty (Britain) - Dead Manky
Free
A dance, theatre and mask performance on a hidden plot of wasteland in
the heart of Manchester performed by choreographer Emily Burns and mask
maker Steven Whinnery. Join them in occupying this piece of land where
risk and fear, the bizarre and the extraordinary are experienced in an
anarchic display of dance and mayhem. Wear sensible shoes and take a
trip into an underworld where a cast of dodgy and unpredictable
characters spin out of control and wrestle with life.
Suitable for age 12+, saucy so be prepared
Performance time approx 1/2 hr
An Urban Moves Commission
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Sat 16 July, Exchange Square M4
2.15pm, 4.15pm
Sun 17 July The Market Place, Stockport SK1
12.30pm, 4.30pm
Vendaval (France) - Raconte Moi (Tell Me)
Free
Vendaval are a French-based company of mostly Spanish dancers with a
performance inspired by the places they've passed through and the
journeys each has made. Raconte Moi, danced on a scaffold, conveys the
excitement and difficulty of communication in a new country and pays
homage to Andalucia and the influence of tango.
In the event of rain the performances in Exchange Square will be
transferred to the Printworks
Performance time 1/2hr
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Sat 16 July 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Sun 17July 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Meeting point Barca, Catalan Square, M3
Choreographed by Inés Boza, Senza Tempo (Spain/Catalonia) - La Travesia
Free
Right at the birthplace of the industrial revolution, stand the bridges
of Castlefield at the junction of the first canals. What have they
seen, what have they witnessed during all these long years? “Any place
has a history, lots of histories to count”...and La Travesia (The Cross
Roads) adds a new chapter. Inés Boza is the Director of Senza Tempo,
Spain’s leading exponents of open air dance, who have been frequent
visitors to Manchester, premiering two of their previous works here in
Castlefield. She has been commissioned by Urban moves to work with six
British dancers to create a new site specific work for the festival.
Performance time approx 1/2 hr
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Sat 16 July 8.00pm
Sun 17 July 8.00pm
Meeting point Argent House, 1 Piccadilly Gardens (pedestrian walkway)
Compagnie Ecart (France) - Chin-Chilla
Tickets £5/£3 concessions
Compagnie Ecart, are a group world renowned for dance in unusual
spaces. Chin-Chilla is a cinematographic dance piece which will be
performed in an atmospheric underground car park at a secret location!
Merging real and virtual video images to create visual illusions, it tells of an
incident in the little town of Chin-Chilla where an appointment is missed
and a story upset...
Performance time 1hr
Tickets are available from Contact Theatre on 0161 274 0600
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The Bal
Free
The Urban Moves big participatory ball! This is your chance to join in
with the dancing and try different dance styles for the first time or
have fun with those you know. Between dances you can catch your breath
and watch a diverse range of dance performances.
Sat 16 July 8.00pm – 11.10pm
Albert Square, Manchester
8.00 – 8.40 Salsa workshop
8.40 – 8.50 Hip Hop performance
8.50 – 9.30 Caribbean workshop
9.30 – 9.40 Flamenco performance
9.40 – 10.20 Jive workshop with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
10.20 – 10.30 Belly Dance performance
10.30 – 11.10 Tango workshop
Sun 17 July 1.00pm – 4.10pm
Stockport Market
1.00 – 1.40 Dandia Ras workshop, traditional South Asian stick dance
1.40 – 1.50 Belly Dance performance
1.50 – 2.30 Salsa workshop
2.30 – 2.40 Bharatanatyam performance
2.40 – 3.20 Caribbean workshop
3.20 – 3.30 Hip Hop performance
3.30 – 4.10 Jive workshop with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
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Beginners Workshop Programme
These are open workshops for anyone wishes to have a go! It is also
possible to book places in advance of the workshops on 0161 232 7179.
The fee per person per workshop is £2 or block booking rates available
Monday 11 July – Town Hall Ballroom Stockport
5.15 – 6.15pm Hip Hop
6.30 – 7.30pm Flamenco
7.45 - 8.45 Bollywood
Weds 13 July Romiley Forum
5.30 – 6.30 Hip Hop
6.45 – 7.45 Belly Dance
8.00 – 9.00 Salsa
Thursday 14 July Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester
4.45 – 5.45 Hip Hop
6.00 – 7.00 Flamenco
7.15 – 8.15 Tango
Saturday 16 July Grand Central, Stockport
11.15 - 12.15 Hip Hop
12.30 – 1.30 Caribbean
2.15 – 3.15 Jive with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
3.45 – 4.45 Salsa
Surday 16 July Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester
11.15 – 12.15 Jive with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
12.30 – 1.30 Tango
2.15 – 3.15 Caribbean
3.45 – 4.45 Jive with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
5.00 – 6.00 Caribbean
6.00 – 7.00 Salsa
Sunday 17 July Grand Central, Stockport
10.30 – 11.30 Caribbean
11.45 – 12.45 Jive with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers
Contact Dance Initiative Greater Manchester for further information
0161 232 7179.
Urban Moves is presented by Dance Initiative Greater Manchester (DiGM),
and Manchester International Arts (MIA). The full performance programme
is also available on the website www.urbanmovesfestival.co.uk. , along
with downloadable listings.
Urban Moves is funded by Arts Council England, Manchester City Council,
and Stockport County Council.
For press enquiries please contact Rachel Bartholomew at
rachelbartholomew@mac.com or on 07768 614865. Images available.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Background
Dance Initiative Greater Manchester
DiGM is the dance agency for Greater Manchester, and a partner in
national dance agency Dance Northwest. The agency runs creative
projects throughout the region, and provides grants, advice and
information. Current active projects include Afro-Vibes, workshops in
African and Caribbean dance; a collaboration with the Commonwealth Film
Festival to present When Dance Meets Film, a dedicated dance in film
strand; Danceworks 2005, a community dance showcase; Greater
Manchester Youth Games , a youth dance showcase; Older People Dancing,
dance provision for older people.
Manchester International Arts
MIA are the organisers of the Garden of Delights, Streets Ahead and
other major open air events and festivals in Manchester. As with all their
projects, they will be helping to present innovative and unique
international and British acts with the aim of creating an exciting and
energetic atmosphere in Manchester City Centre.
Manchester City Council
Urban Moves is part of Manchester City Council's seasonal events
programme, there is a variety of events taking place throughout the city all
year.
Other highlights include the BUPA Great Manchester Run, the Garden of
Delights and the European Christmas Markets. For a complete list and
updated information visit www.manchesterlive.co.uk or call Manchester
Visitor Information Centre on 0161 234 3157 for a full 2005 Events
Calendar.
Councillor Mark Hackett, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for
Culture and Leisure says:
"Manchester City Council is delighted to support Urban Moves, the
unique dance festival that brings a whole new dimension to our cultural
event programme. Most of the performances are free, so local people and
visitors have a great opportunity to enjoy a truly memorable experience. "
Urban Moves is supported by Dance Northwest, City Life, Instituto
Cervantes, Alliance Francaise, Zion Arts, Arts About Manchester, AGMA.
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