Project Xchange presented at Dance International Glasgow 2019 England | Nigeria | Scotland
An evening of new choreographic works reflecting some of the eclectic dance styles across the African and Caribbean diaspora. Presented as part of DIG - Scotland’s biennial International Dance festival.
Path
by Hermes Iyele (Nigeria)
A journey of/to self-discovery, reinventing what is from what was, Hermes is questioning history, religion and beliefs while focusing on his Orisha. Deconstructing the old to form a new, on this journey there are three steps: The Beginning, The Questioning, Rebirth
Baa Saa Ona
By Akrowa UK (Scotland)
A mouth-watering offering of dance, percussion & song, Baa Saa Ona literally means “come and taste”. Adie & Thomas of Akrowa invite you to sample this excerpt of their larger work by exploring people, place and community, through their explosive rhythms and energy - a wee moment of Ghanaian movement & musical magic!
Hustle
by Christian Noelle Charles (Scotland)
A performance study interpreting the experience of being in rehearsal, specifically exposing the structure of how dance and performance is made. A voice recites, representing that practice makes perfect and the hustle.
UTOPIAN (terms and conditions apply)
By Symoné (UK)
Exploring Symoné's personal experience living inside a cult. She invites the audience to join her in a journey of altered realities, manipulation of the mind. Told through a multitude of circus skills with influences of American rave culture and ballroom dance (Voguing)