On the 23rd of October I skipped the ordinary introduction and instead of presenting my eclectic art and scarves , I went on travelling around the Cardiff town to watch Lord of the Flies, a contemporary dance production under the direction of Matthew Bourne and Scott Ambler.
Set design and costumes depicted contemporary school uniforms, and with a mystical touch the designers are reconstructing the deserted island between red, green and yellow lights,nevertheless using mist and a heavy use of metal display. The props on the stage had a multi purpose as the dancers will climb, jump and dance their ritual.
Every space available was used within the performance and the excellent choreography made the amateurs young students to blend and achieve exceptional standards. The fluidity of the action projected the dance as soft and poetic,cutting out the violence of the acting which it is very well explained in the fantastic novel of William Golding. The story, the action and the movement were unified under the enchanting tribal sounds feeling the savage atmosphere with emotional intensity.
Every space available was used within the performance and the excellent choreography made the amateurs young students to blend and achieve exceptional standards. The fluidity of the action projected the dance as soft and poetic,cutting out the violence of the acting which it is very well explained in the fantastic novel of William Golding. The story, the action and the movement were unified under the enchanting tribal sounds feeling the savage atmosphere with emotional intensity.
Image courtesy of www.standard.co.uk
The most fantastic side of the project is the training of students from depraved areas along with professionals, inspiring young teenagers to join the industry and making a powerful difference in their lives.
The touring brought 13 cities together to celebrate contemporary dance and performance.
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