August 2011

High art in low, and other, places

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Set against the backdrop of the city, the month of August will be dedicated to exploring of the use of public space for dance performance.

Through a programme of live “happenings”, workshops and discussions, participants are invited to immerse themselves in the question of how the body might engage with landscape, architecture, politics and society.

Drawing on current and historic examples of site specific work, from international and local dance artists and producers, the month will include a “live lunch” that presents the historic connection between architectural design and the body; 4 days of workshops exploring narrative and location, and social taboos and the body as apolitical agent; performance “votives” by invited artists; plus a performance lecture presentation of your top ten favourite site specific events.