GDance is delighted to be involved in producing the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration event at Cheltenham Racecourse on 23 May 2012.
These are the exciting ways that you or your group can become involved in performing at the event:
1 The Carnival Carousel (approx 7.30 – 8.30pm)
You can enter your group to be part of a processional performance in which they dance around the track at the Paddock area of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Requirements:
§ the dance piece must travel forward slowly
§ it must be suitable for viewing from both the front and side
§ it can be related to the themes of ‘Olympics’ or ‘wind’ (not compulsory)
§ it needs to be approximately 4 minutes in length (which will be repeated)
§ your group will need to wear something that identifies you as a group, e.g. Costumes or school uniform.
Practicalities:
§ The floor is a rubberised racetrack. It is similar material as used in children’s playgrounds to protect them from injury when they fall. The track is approximately 2 metres wide
Application process for Carnival Carousel:
- Groups will be selected (aiming for a strong representation of the diversity of dance groups / schools in the county) by a cross-arts Torch Relay Celebration panel.
2 Specially Commissioned Choreographed piece
Two short, large scale pieces are being created by professional choreographer Marie- Louise Flexen for performance in the centre of the Carnival Carousel when it stops.
We are looking for 60 dancers from 10 + years of age, including:
§ Experienced dancers to form a central focus to the piece
§ Community performers with some experience of dance who have enthusiasm, interest and commitment
§ We will welcome applications from dancers from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.
Practicalities:
§ You must be available for all rehearsals on:
- 2, 3, 10, 11 & 12 April
- 9 May (after school) – tbc.
- 21 May (tbc) and 23 May (the day of performance) at Cheltenham Racecourse
§ A schedule will be created with the times you will be required on these dates.
§ Rehearsals will take place in Gloucester or Cheltenham (tbc)
§ Unfortunately, we cannot help with travel arrangements and you would need to organise transport yourself.
Application process for commissioned piece:
- Dancers will be selected by the choreographer based on compatibility with her brief for the piece. You will be informed if you are successful or not by 26 March
3 Flash mob dance
This is a short dance sequence (also choreographed by Marie-Louise Flexen) that will be used in the finale of the Carnival Carousel Performance. It is a simple sequence that is available on you tube for everyone to learn.
There will be a cue at the end of the performance when all the dancers in the paddock will come into the audience to dance this sequence together before the release of hundreds of white balloons.
If you are interested in learning this sequence and being in the finale go to
All best wishes
Helen Crocker
Creative Producer
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