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Originally conceived as a Mass Participatory Performance with a cast of a hundred, Bicycle Ballet has been re-developed in 2009 as a medium-scale, touring show, 'the dance of cycling,' for outdoor events and festivals. 

The first photos of the show performed at Brighton Bike Week can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raysto/sets/72157619747271416/

the dance of cycling

Weaving through traffic and meandering pedestrians, bicycles dance to the pulse of the city in a show that captures the joyous world of cycling.

Inspired by personal stories, 'the dance of cycling' celebrates the playful, chaotic and sometimes treacherous world of cycling, with a fast paced contemporary choreography of striking imagery, visual spectacle and comedy.

'the dance of cycling' is choreographed by Janine Fletcher and the cast, with addition direction by David Bernstein of Strangelings and a sumptuous soundtrack ranging from jazz and samba funk to the orchestral and elevatoresque by Ollie Aylmer, featuring tracks from the Tru Thoughts label.  

Workshops are available alongside the show, for local people to work with choreographer, Sarah Alexander, to develop a routine as part of the performances.  Click on the Workshops tab for further details. 

What people said about 'the dance of cycling':

'The show is a joy, it attracted a huge crowd and captivated kids and adults alike, a great soundtrack and truly engaging performance - I watched it twice in a row.'
Claire Teasdale, Joint Festivals & Events Manager, Bristol City Council

'I thought it was a lovely show.  There were moments of genuine elegance and others of real absurdity and downright silliness – really nice contrasts.'
Stewart Collins, Artistic Director, Henley Festival

'I really enjoyed it - my 9 year old son was completely mesmerised by it!'
Audience member

2009 Tour Dates

June:
Tues 2nd – The Tour Series, Woking.  Town Square, 12noon & 1pm.

Sat 13th   – Fuse Festival Medway.  Boley Hill Car Park, Rochester, 12.30pm & 3.30pm.

Sun 14th  - Brighton Bike Week.  Jubilee Square.  2pm & 3.30pm.

Sun 21st - Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride.  The Lloyds Amphitheatre,  Harbourside.  2.15pm & 3.30pm

Fri 26th   – City of London Festival, Paternoster Square, 12noon, 1.30pm & 5.30pm. 

July:
Fri 10th  – City of London Festival, Montgomery Sq, Canary Wharf.  12noon, 2pm, 5pm. 

Sat 25 July - Step Up Bradford, Centenary Sq, Bradford.  2pm & 3.30pm


August:
Sun 30th - Summer Sunday, Centre Sq, Middlesbrough.  Between 2pm & 4pm

Mon 31st - Devizes International Street Festival

September:
Sun 20th - Watch This Space, National Theatre

Sat 25th - The Bristol Do

Sun 26th - The Bristol Do