DanceXchange will be promoting two of its productions The 5 Man Show and Funny Bones at the Trade Fair, as well as offering general information about the role of the organisation and the projects it’s involved with.
Find our more about the work of DanceXchange by clicking here. Read on for details of the two exciting productions DanceXchange is developing for touring in 2010 and 2011.
The Five Man Show
From suave men in suits accompanied by Leonard Bernstein’s dramatic Fugues & Riffs (Arthur Pita), to highly physical dance (Liam Steel), and breathtaking lift sequences (David Massingham), this unique acclaimed dance show for an all-male cast amazed audiences across the UK and abroad when it first toured in 2006.
With simple yet sophisticated lighting and no set, the choreographers have focused purely on the nature of the space and the physicality of the performers, resulting in three innovative and dynamic pieces of contemporary dance. The 5 Man Show, due to popular demand, is a revival for 2011 as a major UK and International tour.
Funny Bones
Presented by DanceXchange and twoscompany management, Funny Bones is a brand new double bill of contemporary dance, choreographed by Enrique Cabrera and Luca Silvestrini.
Enticing children aged 5yrs+ and their families into a new world of dance and movement, Funny Bones is an interactive and sensory in-the-round performance by a company of outstanding dancers.
Enrique Cabrera’s piece, DanSense, explores the five senses and offers a stimulating interactive dance experience for young audiences featuring newly commissioned music. From costumes adorned with plastic spoons, to buckets filled with water that soaks the dancers (and the audience!), this piece is a beautifully creative piece that will have children intrigued from start to finish.
The second piece, choreographed by Luca Silvestrini, is an imaginative and energetic piece of dance-theatre based on the theme of sport. Entering an unusual arena, the performers move from one sporting discipline to another, facing victories and defeats, competitions and challenges. The audience is called to support and take sides, but who will be the winner?
