Bicycle Ballet Mass Participatory Show

‘It was amazing to dance with my bicycle as my partner – it made complete sense, after all, we see each other and ride together almost every day!‘ Manchester participant

‘Participation in the BB was a truly life affirming experience,’ Brighton participant

‘A really great show‘ Jeremy Shine, Director Manchester International Arts

‘One of the best street shows I’ve seen,’ Donna Close, Brighton & Hove City Council

Bicycle Ballet is a spectacular dance performance on bicycles which explores the highs and lows of city cycling: the sheer joy of swerving downhill on a bike, the wind behind you and the sun on your face, tempered by the gritty reality of urban cycling – manoeuvering amongst traffic, pollution, theft and vandalism.

Up to 80 local people dance and cycle between set formation pieces reminiscent of Busby Berkeley’s film choreography, with visual spectacle, humour, poignancy and character based stories inspired by people’s cycling experiences – learning to ride, fall off, tricks – and memories.

Commissioned by: Arts Council England & Brighton & Hove Arts Commission. Supported by: Tru Thoughts
Produced by: KP Projects