This work is inspired by social dance crazes of the 20th Century. These dances were at the centre of popular culture at their time of prevalence, driving new trends in music and fashion, and leading fresh generations of young people to the dance floor.
Inspiration has been taken from the many ways people interact with others through social dances; from intense competition, to joining together to explore the latest dance trend.
Spiltmilk say Dance takes a look back at these dances but re-imagines and re-invents them for a 21st Century audience. As with our previous work, this new piece takes the form of five short dances, each one looking at a different dance craze. If you catch one of our tour dates over the summer, you’ll see The Twist, Hand Jive, Disco (and more!) as you’ve never seen them before.
At this stage the company are working through a process of research and development for the work. The aim is to investigate where the work can be staged most effectively to access and entertain as many new people as possible. As well as the more usual theatre spaces, watch out for us in your local pub, train station or shopping centre!
For details on upcoming performances see here.
