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Take Part | Community Dance Show

Showing: Thu 10th Jul

Enjoy an evening of live dancing and screenings of selected short films on dance.

You will be etching to get on stage and join the dance groups performing here by the end of the night. There will be different dance styles at all levels from amateurs to semi-professionals by groups from the West and South of London. To give you a chance to catch your breath, there will be screenings of selected short films on dance in between. (For short film info please see below)

Whether you are someone who loves to dance or you enjoy watching other people dance, this will be an enjoyable evening of entertainment for all the family.

Dance Films on Screen

Chinese Shadows by Mei Mei 2'30 min 2008

Dancing in parks, gardens and hills of London this movie strives to explore Chinese aesthetics and identities. 

Composition in Black & White by Anais Leroux  3'06 min 2008

In this short movie two men dance within frames on a metronome rhythm. Their movements are ruled by the basic rhythm of the metronome. However, they are also influencing it and creating a richer soundtrack.

Don't Stop Me Now by Sophie Baxter 3'43 min 2008

This is a short film exploring the fun and excited  side of classical ballet.

I Wish I Were by Anna Dionello 3'23 min 2006 

This short video explores the concept of the lack of presence in human life. All what man possesses is temporary. In I Wish I Were, a woman dances while dreaming. She is not a trained dancer but she dreams of dancing. This work reveals a loss of sense of reality and ability to imagine ones self as another person.

The Jaffaman by Oliver Ashton 9'30 min 2003 

A futuristic dance travelogue of a b-boy's journey through life. Shot in a supafly style that fuses late 70s New York with today's London, the film features a searing soundtrack by former Cookie Crew member and hip hop don, DJ Biznizz. Impressive choreography from contemporary dance maestro Robert Hylton whose fancy foot-work saves his soul from the devil.

Tickets: FREE

Finally we still have places for any dance groups who might be interested in performing on the night on a voluntary basis. This is an ideal opportunity for groups based in West and/or South London area. The performance can be of any style or level from beginners, amateurs to semi-professionals and the performers can be of any age. The performance need be no longer than ten minutes long, with very simple technical and lighting requirements.

If you are interested in taking part please send a short email describing your dance act to the contact below.