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Dance project Afro Play set to
explore identity in African Culture through the theme of Colour Vs Place
AN exciting new dance project called:-
'Afro Play' is set to spring into life and promises to challenge
conceptions of the African diaspora and culture. African dance Trailblazer
Champion for 2017 Ithalia Forel is working in partnership with One Dance UK to
bring the project to the North West from February onwards. During its debut
season Afro Play will explore the issues that arise for individuals identifying
with African culture, using the theme of Colour Vs Place. There will be a
dance intensive at LIPA, over 21 February to 25 February 2017, leading to a
performance piece at The Place, in London. There will also be a panel discussion
exploring how people connect with African culture and how it permeates our every
day life; from the coffee we drink at our favourite coffee shop to choreography
in new music videos.
The project presents an exciting opportunity
for professional dancers to apply for a place on a dance intensive with
pioneering African dance artist Alesandra Seutin, (from Vocab Dance). You can
watch a video for full details on how to apply
online. The intensive session at LIPA
will provide a safe platform for dancers to explore inequalities that exist
around identity and heritage, with the final piece being performed at the
prestigious venue:- The Place in London, in May 2017.
Ithalia, who also co-founded the successful
world dance company Movema in Liverpool, is keen to build on partnerships with
LIPA, Edge Hill and LJMU. African dance Trailblazer Ithalia is also keen
to work with dance agencies to ensure dancers across the North west take
advantage of this opportunity to showcase their talent, in an often
underrepresented genre of dance. Ithalia, 38, said:- "Afro Play is
an excellent chance for anybody who connects with African Culture to engage with
this project and help us all gain a deeper understanding. You don't need to be
of African descent to appreciate and feel inspired by African culture. I'm
excited to be in a position to promote the profile of North West dancers in this
art form and promote African dance and its many offshoots to a wider audience.
Alesandra Seutin is a a pioneer in the art of African dance and this is an
inspiring opportunity for up and coming dancers to take a dance intensive with
her and become part of our performance at The Place, in London. We are looking
for professional dancers from the North West to come and take part in building
the Afro Play dance showcase with us. There will also be a panel discussion
exploring how people connect with modern African culture and how it permeates
our every day life; from the coffee we drink at our favourite coffee shop to
influencing choreography in new music videos."
You can buy tickets, submit application for free training, to be part of the
London based performance, be part of the conversation, via going to Purple
Revolver's Facebook
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