Bicycle Ballet

Jodie Buck – Rehearsal Director, Hadleigh

Karen — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:52 +0000

Jodie had trained in Irish, and Hip-Hop before she found a passion for contemporary dance at the age of 16. She started contemporary at A level, where she studied at Palmers college in Essex, before continuing her training at the University of Chichester. Jodie enjoys teaching, and in the summer works at impulse Leisure centre as part of a Summer Dance programme teaching ages from 3-16+. Jodie has worked with Lila Dance Company as part of the Extra curriculum Chi collective group in her second year at university, which she loved as it challenged and developed her physically ability. Jodie was chosen to be part of 3Fall Dance Company in her final year at University, and went on tour to perform works created by Cai Tomas, Liz Richards, and Aya Kobayashi. Alongside Teaching, Jodie would love to continue performing with a Company in the next few years, and hopes to Choreograph and form her own Company in the future.

Jodie is very excited to work on the Bicycle Ballet Project in Hadleigh, as she is used to working with the community, and enjoys teaching enthusiastic participants. As well as broadening her creative mind, she feels the project will help her gain great experience in directing a set piece, heighten her teaching skills and benefit her for the future.

Jenna Owles – Rehearsal Director, Hastings

Karen — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:00 +0000

Jenna was first introduced to contemporary dance at the age of 15, which lead her to study dance at GSCE and A-Level. During this time she performed in many school productions and began to realise she had an underlying passion for dance. Since then she has achieved a Dance BA Honours at The University of Chichester.

Whilst studying at Chichester Jenna has choreographed and directed six contemporary works. She has also performed for the university’s ‘Chichester Collective Company’ working alongside Carrie Whitaker and Abi Mortimer, and also with choreographer Virginia Farman as part of a performance with Red Earth. She also toured with ‘3Fall Dance Company 2011-2012’ in their spring tour.

Jenna feels privileged to be working with Bicycle Ballet for their Mass Performance this summer. She aims to direct an exciting and fun project that Hastings community will thoroughly enjoy.

Participation

Karen — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:59:32 +0000

the dance of cycling workshop
Inspired by your bike skills, tricks and the geometric patterns of Busby Berkeley’s film choreography, bring your bike and work with the cast to create a simple, but stunning routine to perform in the show.

No experience necessary

All ages welcome, although a level of cycling proficiency is required – minimum Level 2 Bikeability is suggested.

You will need to bring your own bike and wear a black top, trousers and shoes for the performance

Tandem Ballet R&D Sharing

Karen — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:33:56 +0000

Tuesday 10th July, 3.15pm
Battersea Sports Centre, Hope Street, SW11 2DA

A unique event to share initial R&D ideas, movement and audio, of a dance performance on tandem bikes, performed by local dancers and blind and partially sighted participants.

The Tandem Ballet R&D will explore the potential for creating a unique dance performance with blind and partially sighted people, working with dancer front riders, on tandems.

We anticipate sharing two or three sequences which will be devised using contemporary dance / post modern dance techniques as a starting point from which to evolve a unique movement vocabulary and theatrical imagery out of the participants’ experiences of cycling.

A pre-sharing, audio description introduction for blind and partially sighted audience members and audio described performance – please arrive at the venue at 2.45pm.

Access – Fully accessible venue and guide dogs welcome. Limited transport available, please contact 07504 182375 for further information

http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/644/sports_facilities/384/battersea_sports_centre

reCyculture

Karen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:27:04 +0000

reCyculture is a sculptural, installation project, using re-cycled bicycles to create iconic imagery in unexpected, urban and rural landscapes. It is a celebration of the bicycle in all its forms and contexts, rooted in the communities through local people’s creative responses to the project.

A new project, working with local communities in Kent, will take place, during summer 2012, in response to the Paralympic Cycling events in Brands Hatch, near Sevenoaks.

Further information soon and at http://on.fb.me/HXBvhh

Green Horses on the Wall, Wandsworth Arts Festival May 2012

Performance Parking, Car Free Day, Brighton 2006 & Wandsworth Arts Festival 2011

Attitude Kings

Karen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:01:04 +0000

Chris Paradox

Karen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:56:27 +0000

Chris Paradox is an ‘Inspiration Engineer’ and ‘one legged, existentialist, stand up, beat poet.’ He has been performing at spoken word events, festivals and venues across the Uk and world since 2002.

After losing his leg in a diving accident in 2008, he has adapted his act and also runs inspirational performance poetry workshops.

http://www.inspiration-engineer.net

Bicycle Ballet @ Preston Guild Wheel Launch

Karen — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:38:44 +0000

Preston Guild is a historic celebration held every 20 years, dating back to 1179. The Guild plays an important role in the development of Preston, with everyone – residents, visitors, artists, businesses, athletes and performers – getting involved.

Bicycle Ballet will be helping to launch the Preston Guild Wheel. A continuous, 21 mile long ‘greenway’ that encircles Preston, linking the city to the countryside.

More info on the Bicycle Ballet Mass Show

Taster Session, Thursday 26th April at the Guild Hall.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW: please complete the online form: Interest Form

Rehearsal Schedule to date: plus an additional 5 weekly evening sessions, 6.30-9pm

Sat 14th July, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Sun 12th August, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Sat 18th August, time tbc – Mass & Chorus Rehearsal, run through & dress rehearsal

Sun 19th August, 10am – 1pm – Mass & Chorus Rehearsal & run through

Show times tbc

Bicycle Ballet @ Stade Saturdays, Hastings

Karen — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:08:33 +0000

“Stade Saturdays” is a series of music, dance and artistic performances that will take place on the Stade Open Space every Saturday evening from May to October.

More info on the Bicycle Ballet Mass Show

Taster Session, 6.30-9pm, Tuesday 19th June 2012 – Come and have a go. YMCA, St Pauls Rd, St Leonards On Sea, TN37 6RS

To participate in the show, please contact: Cat Denning, 01424 451986 or email stadesaturday@hastings.gov.uk

Rehearsal Schedule

Tues 10th April, 6.30-9pm – Taster Session, come & have a go

Sun 1st July, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Tues 3rd July, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

Tues 10th July, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

- summer break -

Tues 4th September, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

Tues 11th September, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

Sat 15th September, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Tues 18th September, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

Tues 25th September, 6.30-9pm – Weekly Chorus Rehearsal

Fri 28th September, 5 – 9pm, Mass & Chorus Rehearsal, Run through & Dress Rehearsal

Sat 29th September, 10am – 1pm, Mass & Chorus Rehearsal & Run through

Show times to be confirmed

Bicycle Ballet @ Hadleigh, Essex

Karen — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:55:47 +0000

As a Host County for the London 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike event, the county of Essex continues to celebrate its cycling links by hosting the Bicycle Ballet in Hadleigh, Essex. Come and get involved.

More info on the Bicycle Ballet Mass Show

Sixteen people turned out for a fantastic Taster Session, at Hadleigh Old Fire Station on Sat 21st April. Thanks to all who came.

TO PARTICIPATE in the show, please contact Felicity Alwell on felicity.alwell@essex.gov.uk or complete the form at this link: http://www.essexlegacy.org/celebrations/bicycle-ballet/

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE to date

Sat 21st April, 2-4pm – Taster Session, Come & have a go!

Sun 24th June, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Potential evening rehearsal in week beginning 25th June to be confirmed

Fri 6th July, 6.30-9pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Thurs 12th July, 6.30-9pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Fri 20th July, 6.30-9pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Fri 27th July, 6.30-9pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Sat 28th July, 10am – 5pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Thurs 2nd August, 6.30-9pm – Chorus Rehearsal

Sat 4th August, 11am – 4pm – Mass & Chorus Rehearsal, Run through & Dress rehearsal

Sun 5th August, 10am – 1pm – Mass & Chorus Rehearsal & Run through

Show times: 2pm & 4pm