Inside Out Dorset Festival to Conclude with Dynamic Dance and Martial Arts Performance

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The Inside Out Dorset festival is set to conclude with a vibrant performance of Sonnet of Samsara, featuring a fusion of martial arts and contemporary dance. The event, scheduled for Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, will bring together community dance groups and international dancers to perform along the Weymouth seafront. This spectacle has been created by Jayachandran Palazhy of Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, choreographer Charlene Low, and Ali Pretty of Kinetika. The performance tells a story of a future affected by climate change, where a gift of precious water is delivered by boat and presented to a Carnival Queen figure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Inside Out Dorset festival will conclude with a performance of Sonnet of Samsara, featuring a mix of martial arts and contemporary dance, on September 19-20.
  • The performance will be held along the Weymouth seafront, from the Town Bridge to the Esplanade, involving community dance groups and international dancers.
  • Sonnet of Samsara has been created by Jayachandran Palazhy, Charlene Low, and Ali Pretty, who have worked with 5 community groups to prepare for the performance.
  • The story behind the performance is set in a future affected by climate change, where a gift of precious water is delivered by boat and presented to a Carnival Queen figure.
  • Leading up to the finale, Inside Out Dorset will feature art and dramatic interventions at four other locations, including an installation of flags and sails on Town Quay in Christchurch and a sound installation at Moors Valley Country Park.
  • The performance is part of Weymouth's Dusk Til Dark performing arts event, which includes a range of arts and cultural activities.

Statistics:

  • September 19-20: The dates set for the performance of Sonnet of Samsara.
  • 19-20 September: The weekend when the performance will take place.
  • Weymouth seafront: The location where the performance will be held, stretching from the Town Bridge to the Esplanade.
  • 5 community groups: The number of local groups that have been working with choreographer Charlene Low to prepare for the performance.
  • Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, Kinetika: The organizations behind the creation of Sonnet of Samsara.

Sources:

  • Inside Out Dorset festival
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