How far would you go for a better life?

Inspired by true accounts of human trafficking, Justice in Motion present BOUND, a compelling and thought-provoking tale of dreams and broken promises, of hope, optimism and resilience in the face of harrowing circumstances.

Driven by the desire for a brighter future, three very different, but equally desperate, people unknowingly take the biggest gamble of their lives. Finding themselves bound by a dark and saddening reality, how they define, shape and rebel against their isolation and exploitation, is the core of this dramatically powerful piece.

Told through a dynamic fusion of dance, poetry, music, parkour and projection, this promising young company bring you a “beautifully crafted” (audience quote) story of strength, in the face of adversity.

“The movement is stunning and the music / visuals come together in potent and disturbing effect.” (your.harlow)

Baby Boogie (presented by Dancin' Oxford) is back so prepare to get funky!

Toddlers and grown-ups grab some space on the dance-floor and let the music take you away.

Try the warm-up dance workshop before the disco then take a break in the chill-out zone with free activities in the cafe!

Workshops (at 10.30am & 1.30pm) last 45 minutes

Disco 60 minutes

For ages 5 and under

Audiences: See new dance work and give feedback.

Dancers: Try out your works-in-progress in a safe space.

Want to perform?
Contact info@oldfirestation.org.uk with DANCE SCRATCH in the subject.

Dance to Cello. This is a dance session for contact improvisation with an introduction /warm-up and musical accompaniment by cello. All are welcome including those not at Oxford University and beginners.

Contact improvisation is a dance which originated in the 1970’s and which has now spread throughout the world. It’s often taught in university dance courses but it’s easy to learn and fun. It’s an improvised dance - a dialogue in movement - which has a fluid and dynamic form, and it’s social dancing; not stage dancing. Suitable for everyone, whatever your age, gender or dancing experience.

Please wear loose clothing in which you can move freely and bring a water bottle. Note that the session is in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement. Please ask at the reception if necessary.

Afterwards, we'll go for afternoon tea and cake.

Price: £10

Map showing venue: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Oxfo...@51.7576177,-1.2504299,17z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1sOxford+University+Club!3m1!1s0x4876c6abee97e5db:0xe4906420b9f4aef1

Other dance sessions this year are: Dec 4 2016.

Photo credit: Young Toymaker, 2007. Creative Commons License: Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Alasdair Malloy presenter

Celebrating dance from all round the world, Alasdair Malloy and the Oxford Philharmonic spin us off our feet on a joyous journey round the globe, discovering just how the whole world loves to dance. Leaping from ballroom to barndance, salsa to samba, this concert will certainly get more than your toes tapping! Come in your favourite international dress and be prepared to learn a very unusual dance: Mr Mozart'€™s Macarena!

Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm
Concert ends 4pm

In partnership with Oxford City Council

Supported by the Aird Charitable Trust

The Hiccup Project

Multi-award winning show May-We-Go-Round? is a collision of fiercely energetic dance and comedic
 theatre. Cristina and Chess jangle through the merry-go-round of romance, taking audiences along for the bitter-sweet ride.

They are enthralled and compelled by their romantic encounters. Are they enjoying it? Yes. Does it make sense? No. 
But, round and round they go…

Honest, provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, it celebrates love and lust in all their enjoyable and confusing forms.

“Genre-splatting, refreshing, inventive…Theatre and dance that hurls custard pies at convention. Outstanding.” Fringe Review

DANCE TO CELLO - CONTACT IMPROVISATION SESSIONS

30 OCT,
20 NOV,
4 DEC

SUNDAYS 14:00–16:00

The University Club, 11 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ

Dance to Cello. This is a dance session for contact improvisation with an
introduction /warm-up and musical accompaniment by cello. All are welcome
including those not at Oxford University and beginners.

Contact improvisation is a dance which originated in the 1970’s and which
has now spread throughout the world. It’s often taught in university
dance courses but it’s easy to learn and fun. It’s an improvised dance
- a dialogue in movement - which has a fluid and dynamic form, and it’s
social dancing; not stage dancing. Suitable for everyone, whatever your
age, gender or dancing experience.

Please wear loose clothing in which you can move freely and bring a water
bottle. Note that the session is in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement.
Please ask at the reception if necessary.

Afterwards, we'll go for afternoon tea and cake.

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