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DANCE IN THE DARK
A dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3-6 & grown-ups - in development Autumn 2023
Dance in the Dark takes us on a night-time adventure into a playful world of imagination. Audiences are invited to come in their favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den.
As darkness descends, we play in the spooky shadows, listen to night-time sounds, and feel the wind and rain on our faces as we encounter a storm. We meet friendly nocturnal creatures such as slithering slugs, magical moths and fantastical fireflies. Discover the magic of the dark as we whirl and twirl, catch a shooting star and learn how to be brave at bedtime.
Dance in the Dark is a multi-sensory feast, co-created with children and families, it features; contemporary dance, live music, immersive sound and audience interaction.
Research & Development
Trailer for promoters
A mini-documentary of the Research & Development
co-creation process for 'Dance in the Dark' between professional artists, young children & families
Dance in the Dark: Creative Team
Director: Kath Kimber-McTiffen
Composer: Anthony Kimber-McTiffen
Set, Costume & Props: Kirsty Harris
Lighting: Arnim Freiss
Sound Design: Iain Armstrong
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Publicity Design: Hannah Broadway
Film Maker/photography: InfuseDANCE
Performers:
Selene Travaglia
Ayesha Fazal
Anthony Kimber-McTiffen
Produced by
Jo Valentine & Kath Kimber-McTiffen
Research & Development of Dance in the Dark has been funded by Arts Council England, Leamington Town Council, Heart of England Community Foundation and Warwickshire County Council.
We are also being supported to develop the show by Birmingham Hippodrome, Midlands Arts Centre, The Core at Corby Cube, Motionhouse and The Centre for Dance Research, Coventry University.
And with community partners, Barnados Warwick District Children and Family Centres, Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Children and Family Centres, Bedworth Children and Family Centre and Edgewick Primary School, Coventry.