In 2013 VDT are touring Motherland to the Edinburgh Fringe (19-23 August) and Peak Performances, New Jersey, USA (17-20 October). Watch this space for the range of participatory events that will accompany the performances.
In 2012 the Motherland tour included a wide range of events including; workshops, symposiums, debates and installations. Full details below.
| 17th & 18th November 2012 | The Garden of HopeA playful and interactive physical environment and installation to creatively share ideas, stories and memories and ask “What do we hope for now”. This engaging pop up installation is open to all of any age. | ||
| Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff | |||
| 15th November 2012 | Schools Movement WorkshopThe workshop will explore some of the ideas and techniques used in Motherland, through the development of basic dance and movement skills, using the body for expression, and the use of space. | ||
| LICA, Lancaster University | |||
| 15th November 2012 | Professional Development WorkshopAn intensive workshop for dancers and actors exploring the integration of movement in performance. Open to professional performers with or without physical training. | ||
| LICA, Lancaster University | |||
| 7th November 2012 | Dance United WorkshopChoreographic development class for Dance United artists and Lawrence Batley Youth Theatre leaders led Motherland performers and musicians | ||
| Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield | |||
| 5th to 9th November 2012 | Professional Development ClassesContemporary technique morning classes for professional dancers, led by the Motherland performers and musicians. | ||
| The Place, London | |||
| 29th, 30th, 31st October 2012 | The Story of HopeA series of over 55’s participatory workshops, to give voice and creative expression to people’s experiences and ideas underpinned by the question ‘What do we hope for now?’ The workshops will lead to a curtain raiser performance by the group before the Motherland performance. | ||
| DanceXchange, Birmingham | |||
| 21st October 2012 | Community Development WorkshopA training day focusing on ‘best practice’ for creating and developing choreography within a community context. | ||
| Yorkshire Dance, Leeds | |||
| 21st October 2012 | The Story of HopeAn over 55’s participatory workshop to give voice and creative expression to people’s experiences and ideas underpinned by the question ‘What do we hope for now?’ | ||
| Brighton Dome | |||
| 14th October 2012 | New Greenham Arts WorkshopInvolving a number of original Greenham Common Peace protesters this workshop will explore memories and experiences from time spent at Greenham Common, revisit the politics of the time and translate these stories into performative acts. A younger generation of local women will join during the afternoon, to engage with original Peace camp women and discuss how the history of the protest has touched their lives.
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| New Greenham Arts, Newbury | |||
| 13th & 20th October 2012 | Hope, Aspiration and MotherhoodA drop-in installation that starts empty and fills up with stories, experiences, memories and ideas. A playful interactive environment to explore thoughts and allow the general public to engage in creative exercises themed around hope, aspiration and motherhood. | ||
| Brighton Dome | |||
| 9th October 2012 | Considerations in Contemporary Performance SymposiumA ballsy, thought-provoking debate led by Charlotte Vincent with a panel of established and emerging female artists to discuss the politics and issues involved in making contemporary performance work. | ||
| The Point, Eastleigh | |||
| 8th, 9th, 10th October 2012 | Youth Theatre WorkshopCross-disciplinary workshop involving The Point Youth Dance Company and Youth Theatre Company. The workshops will lead to a curtain raiser performance, before the Motherland performance at The Point, for invited friends and family. | ||
| The Point, Eastleigh | |||
| 7th October 2012 | Making Physical Theatre – Professional Development WorkshopA one-day intensive workshop for dancers and actors with Choreographer and Artistic Director of Vincent Dance Theatre Charlotte Vincent, exploring the integration of movement in performance. Open to professional performers with or without physical training, this workshop will shift notions what ‘dance’ can be, move people and make them think. | ||
| Corn Exchange, Newbury | |||
