Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Dance-Print debut at Camberwell College



Harlequin Cascade dance flooring will play a part in the debut performance of a unique dance-print event - a trio - at Camberwell College, University of the Arts London on 28th May. 

Developed by independent dancer-choreographer Rachel Thew the event will be "performed and filmed in the fabulous setting of 'Wilsons Hall' (with original wooden carvings and stained glass) which belongs to the university." The free event is for students and staff of the university and open to members of the public and a repeat performance during the MA Visual Arts Courses' Final Shows in July is on the cards.

 Rachel explained the concept to British Harlequin. "Dancers create marks with water-soluble paint as they dance. A large print (4 x4 m) is taken on cloth from the surface of the dance floor. The print is suspended and becomes the 'backdrop' for the following dance. The whole process is repeated until the stage area is totally enclosed. The event is filmed and projections of edited 'snippets' of the action are projected on a large screen in the pauses between acts."

A trailer has just been released by Moshe Ladanga.

dance+print trailer from mosheladanga on Vimeo.


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