Archive for February, 2012

Breathe the Beat Call Out for Dancers

Breathe the Beat roadshows will be travelling to the West Midlands throughout 2012, calling in Birmingham as part of IDFB on Saturday 28 April, showcasing the best local talent and professional dance companies. The new surroundings of the iconic Bullring’s Spiceal Street will be brought to life with this spectacular day of free dance performances and workshops, and Breathe the Beat is offering local dancers the chance to get involved.

Usually found competing in (and winning) dance contests around the globe, Brooke and Roxy (below) from 2011 Hip Hop International World Champions Plague Dance Crew, will be performing throughout the day, so don’t miss this unique chance to perform on the same stage as two of the best street dancers in the world, here in Birmingham!

Brooke and Roxy

Breathe the Beat is looking for a wide range of high quality dance performers and groups of any style, from hip-hop to Bhangra, to perform solos, duets or group pieces.

If you think that sounds like you – you can apply by filling in this form.

Visit breathethebeat.com to watch a series of dance tutorials from renowned hip hop artist Salah (which also feature guest appearances from Brooke and Roxy), and to enter an exciting competition, the winner of which will get to meet Salah and perform at the roadshows.

New Venues for IDFB 2012

We are delighted that a record seven venues will host performances during this year’s festival, in addition to events such as outdoor spectacular Wings of Desire taking place in public spaces across Birmingham city centre.

We are particularly excited to be working with three new host venues – The Crescent Theatre, where Birmingham Royal Ballet will present a triple bill including the world premiere of a new commission by US choreographer Jessica Lang; mac birmingham, the new location for our popular Family Weekend, including a performance for babies and the enchanting children’s show Clouds, both by Aracaladanza; and Warwick Arts Centre (above), which will play host to Canadian choreographer Dave St-Pierre’s controversial show Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde!, sure to be one of the most talked about shows in this year’s programme!

Click here for more information on all of IDFB 2012’s host venues.

Current Opportunities: Costume Design

IDFB is setting a challenge for fashion/clothing design students to design a creative, imaginative eye-catching costume that can be worn during IDFB 2012 to promote and draw attention to the festival brand. The costume is intended to be a unique way to raise the profile and awareness of the festival for its duration.

The oppportunity offers both the chance to have your work seen by thousands of people in Birmingham city centre, and to be involved in IDFB 2012! The deadline is Tuesday 28 February.

Please click here for the full design brief, and to download the application form.

We are also looking for a Costume Designer for Wings of Desire, our major new outdoor dance theatre spectacular that will transform Victoria Square from the ordinary to the extraordinary, incorporating dancers, rock climbers, circus, soundscape and architectural projection. Please click here for more information about how you can get involved in this new, ambitious production.

  • Posted by IDFB on February 9th, 2012
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