Two dancers in casual athletic wear perform dynamic poses in a spacious hall with colorful stained glass windows. They both have one arm extended upward and the other out, creating a sense of motion and balance.Two dancers in casual athletic wear perform dynamic poses in a spacious hall with colorful stained glass windows. They both have one arm extended upward and the other out, creating a sense of motion and balance.

The City Breathes

Category: Show

A dance and spoken word trio exploring health and wellbeing.
‘The City Breathes’ is a poetic and engaging trio, featuring two dancers and a spoken word artist. It is a response to the health challenges that we face in our cities, and speaks to how mindfulness and connectedness are important pathways on our journeys towards healing and wellbeing. The spoken word is weaved into and around the movement, almost becoming a community prayer; a call to action for healing and connections across our communities. ‘The City Breathes’ was created based on research undertaken with diverse community groups in Coventry, and in consultation with academics at Warwick University and Coventry University.

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Show Details

  • Date Created: 2019
  • Length: 20 minutes
  • Performance area: min 8m x 8m expandable to larger areas; indoor or outdoor.
  • Approx. get-in / get out: 30mins (sound/flooring if needed)
  • Workshops available: Yes
  • Access facilities: BSL / sign-language interpretation, Relaxed performances
  • Scale: Small scale
  • Availability: Yes, ready for touring
  • Language: English
  • Audience type: All audiences, all ages

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