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Urban Moves, Manchester - A MASSIVE thanks to everyone who took part in two fantastic shows on 25 July. There's a few images of rehearsals and performances here, with more to follow:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bicycleballet/sets/72157624492965428/

Oerol Festival - beautiful workshop images here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/raysto/sets/72157624324355206/

Bicycle Ballet currently produces two dance performances on bikes: 'Bicycle Ballet', the original mass participatory show, performed by up to 80 local people; and 'the dance of cycling,' a medium-scale touring show, with an optional participatory element.

Both shows are currently available for bookings. Details of the 2010 tour and workshop dates are below.

the dance of cycling

Weaving through traffic and meandering pedestrians, bicycles dance to the pulse of the city in a show that captures the joyous world of cycling.

Inspired by personal stories, 'the dance of cycling' celebrates the playful, chaotic and sometimes treacherous world of cycling, with a fast paced contemporary choreography of striking imagery, visual spectacle and comedy.

'the dance of cycling' is choreographed by Janine Fletcher and the cast, with addition direction by David Bernstein of Strangelings and a sumptuous soundtrack ranging from jazz and samba funk to the orchestral and elevatoresque by Ollie Aylmer, featuring tracks from the Tru Thoughts label.

Workshops are available alongside the show, for local people to work with workshop leader, Sarah Alexander, to develop a routine as part of the performances. Click on the Workshops tab for further details.

What people said about 'the dance of cycling':

'I really really liked it. It was a charming, witty and refreshing piece of outdoor performance and I was gripped.' Nicki Street, Fools Paradise

Highly original, visually beautiful and an intriguing narrative on our times. It was a real hit with the audience. Dave Buxton, Artistic Director, Devizes International Street Festival

'The show is a joy, it attracted a huge crowd and captivated kids and adults alike, a great soundtrack and truly engaging performance - I watched it twice in a row.'
Claire Teasdale, Joint Festivals & Events Manager, Bristol City Council

'I thought it was a lovely show. There were moments of genuine elegance and others of real absurdity and downright silliness – really nice contrasts.'
Stewart Collins, Artistic Director, Henley Festival

'I really enjoyed it - my 9 year old son was completely mesmerised by it!'
Audience member

2010 Tour Dates

All dates are for 'the dance of cycling' unless specified otherwise

June:
Sun 13th – Lewisham Bike & Kite Festival. Blackheath, SE3. 2pm & 4pm

Mon 14th & Tues 15th - Workshops. Oerol Festival, Terschelling. 1pm-3pm, Midsland Parkeerplaats. Oerol Festival

Sat 19th - Market Square, Northampton. times tbc

Sat 26th – Festival Buitengewoon, Doetinchem, Holland. 7pm and 8.30pm, Marktplein, Doetinchem

Sun 27th - Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, times tbc

July:
Sat 3rd – Free Workshop The Big Dance, Lambeth. Brockwell Park, 5-7pm. See Workshop page for details of how to participate

Sun 25th - Mass Participatory Performance, Urban Moves, Manchester, 2.15pm & 3.45pm, Castlefield Arena.

See Workshop page for details of how to participate

August:

Sunday 29th - Leicester Skyride. Space Centre Car Park. Workshop 10am-12noon; Performances at 1pm and 2pm (subject to confirmation)

Bank Hol Monday 30th - Streets of Dance, Durham. Millennium Place, 1.20pm.

September:

Sat 11th - Tour of Britain, Rochdale. Further info to follow.

Sun 12th - Arts Fresco, Market Harbrough, The Square, 1.30pm & 3pm (subject to confirmation)

Sun 19th - FREE Workshop. Car Free Day, Clapham times tbc

Fri 24th - The Art of Suburbia, Sutton. Town Square, 7.15pm

Sat 25th - The Art of Suburbia, Sutton, High Street (junction with Throwley Rd). Workshop 10am-12noon; Performances 1pm & 3pm

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the dance of cycling