Failures
There have been a few opportunities recently to set up some crazy experiments in the studio. This new work is very much in progress, but it has provided great entertainment, many failures and a platform from which to begin a new live piece. Although nothing has been made, there has been 12 weeks of research, experimenting and thinking around some impossible tasks. Thank you to my collaborators Florence Eade and Rebecca Chapman for trusting in this crazy process. I will begin again on this project soon. It is imperative now, that I train for the movement language ahead. I need some funding, some serious strength and ongoing humour to get this done.
LANDINGS
‘To grow, we must first be able to land’. LANDINGS is a new place for growth. LANDINGS will dip deeper into a choreographic language to discover how to break away from conditioned movement. Having spent a lot of time at site specific locations in recent years, Rachel has returned to the comfort of the studio for a while so that she can explore, momentum, collision, flight and landing. She will begin her work on the floor, exploring perspectives and layering projections. She is interested in movement over screens, exploring the relationship of sound and audience proximity to the screen body. LANDINGS considers previous work, drawing connections and bringing ideas together to move forwards.
Still
The Autumn Festival of Norfolk and Total Ensemble Arts Initiative once again give dance a bespoke platform in the county’s arts festival scene.
Copperdot Studio is thrilled to be presenting Timeless Stories at The Autumn Festival of Norfolk. We are deep in rehearsals and have had a lot of fun. We have been fortunate to have some support from The Norfolk Arts Project Fund and have been blessed to invite other dance artists to come and work with our group at @copperdotstudio, with @canavan.rachel. Thank you @katydunnedancetherapy, @Iamsarahlewis, and Rebecca Chapman for your support in recent weeks with this incredible group.
Our performance explores themes of stillness, flight, and the beauty of human interaction. Directed and choerographed by Rachel Canavan.
Save the date Saturday 19th October 2024 at the Blake Studio Norwich
@autumnfestivalofnorfolk with thanks @NorfolkCC and @NCCArtsService
