South West Dance Hub presents Biophilia.

A trio of magical performances by Devon based artists.

Dance, costume, sound and moving image combine to create evocative dance theatre, taking inspiration from the natural world.

Swift Dance Co presents Glimpses of Wonder:

This new work explores our relationship to self & others, questioning how we view our place within ecology through our connection with nature, consciously & somatically.

The performer is viewed within a life size specimen cabinet, drawing on imagery from an era when specimens were contained behind glass with parallels to our modern screen based connection to the natural world.

The costumes were inspired by the collections of starfish and sea urchins within Sladen’s study at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. The process of the original costume and sound design evolved alongside studio exploration with the performers.

”So moving. Such a sense of benevolent exploration and a powerful naivety”

“Amazing use of tension and fluid movement”

“Very captivating and beautiful”

”Sea creatures like the three graces, glutinous, & mesmerising. Imagine Jane Austen underwater”

Concept & Design: Ruth Bell.
Co-choreography & Performance: Donald Craigie, Willa Faulker, Malin Kvist, Clare Parker, Maria Tarokh.
Costume: Ruth Bell.
Sound Design: Jenny Pill.
Additional music: Wyla-Johan Caroe

NooN presents Murmur:

Murmur is a multi-sensory, cross-artform performance and interactive installation piece which explores and amplifies mycelium communication and the deep subconscious. Mycelium are the branching, fusing networks of fungi. It is as mycelium that fungi live the majority of their lives, unseen, underground. Much like us as artists.

Blending movement, costume, music and projection to amplify natural phenomena, Murmur invites audiences into a hidden and otherworldly sphere where communication takes place on a vibratory level.

Murmur is conceived as a series of intimate encounters, taking the form of a concept album. With the backbone of this structure, Murmur invites us into a dialogue with the natural world; between performer and audience; and across artforms through live improvisation.

“So many breathtaking moments! Enchanting! Altogether the most intriguing and captivating performance I have watched and felt for the last 4 years.”

“Ethereal, moving and captivating. Bodies became the fruiting, writing underbelly of mycelium. Connectivity was core.”

“I have little to say because your performance touched deeper than words – beautiful, loved the shimmering movement, sound, video.”

NooN are a newly formed cross-disciplinary collective seeking to push the boundaries of where multi-artform work can be presented, and concerned with the deep ecological communication of the natural world.

Clare Parker / Movement Direction & Staging; Costumes & headdresses; Dancer
Ric Byer / Music Composition & Performance
Emilio Mula / Film & Generative Art
Willa Faulkner / Dancer
Malin Kvist / Dancer
Ellen Conrad / Wearable sculptures
Mary Willows / Butoh Creative

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Curtain raiser performance by Chhaya Youth

Chhaya Youth Dance Company was established in 2015 by Kay Crook and provides an excellent opportunity for young dancers, aged 13 to 21 years, to develop their technical, creative and performance skills. Chhaya Youth runs weekly classes at Exeter Phoenix on Monday’s, 5.00- 6.30pm and offers free trial classes for all new starters throughout the year.

To sign-up or to find out more information visit their website.

CONTENT WARNING

Suitable for all ages | Parts of the performance include moving image with strong B&W contrast and flashing lights.

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VENUE: AUDITORIUM, EXETER PHOENIX

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