Tranquil
in collaboration with Meta4 Dance Company
A collaboration with Meta4 Dance Company on Tranquil: a package of community workshops and performances, themed around nature and wellbeing, specifically designed for Rural Touring.
Tranquil provides communities who may be isolated due to age or rural location with the opportunity to engage in high quality contemporary dance
The package
Pelican Theatre collaborated with Meta4 Dance to create a high quality dance experience, curated for rural communities with support from Helix Arts.
Working with 3 different focus groups to learn about the barriers that can prevent audiences from participating in and watching dance, we created a package which consisted of 2 workshops followed by a double bill of Meta4’s ‘Confluence’ and Pelican’s ‘Blue Mind’.
This package was delivered to two communities, in Northumberland and Newcastle in October 2022.
Participant Feedback
“Felt safe and at ease with what was happening. Pace was good, calm and empowering, Well organised. Very enjoyable.”
“The workshop image created will stay with me and is one to use for future relaxation/meditation. Would recommend for anyone!”
“Very enjoyable and fulfilling. It felt inclusive…. I will leave feeling as if I have seen work that was beautiful and inclusive for all.”
“Very enjoyable! Playful, energetic flow. Very engaging and releasing”
Collaborators
Pelican Theatre - Ellie Trow, Pagan Hunt, Maria Giacchetto, Lily Dooks
Meta4 Dance Company - Lily Horgan-Dunne, Charlie Horgan-Dunne, Sophie Halstead, Sophie Holland
Producer - Lissie Connor
Specialist support - Helix Arts, Birkheads Wild CIC, Aria Art and Movement
Videographer - Gary Aggett
Studio Space provided by Dance City’s Creative Summer
