What is 12 moves?

'12 Moves’ was a 2 year project across Worcestershire inspired by the People Dancing programme, part of the West Midlands’ Culture Programme for London 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands. The first part of the project with two Dance Squads was to deliver sessions to young people and adults which began in July 2010 (see past events). ‘12 Moves’ continued to grow and include performances, film and flashmobs culminating in a largescale final event in March 2012 (see below)

The aim of the project was to give people in Worcestershire the opportunity to take part in dance – for health, for fun, to create and to see dance in surprising places using film and live dance. The Dance Squads aim was to demonstrate how dance can be one way of getting fit and be part of a healthy lifestyle. There were different types of sessions to choose from that included streetdance, Zumba, Chance to Dance (for people aged 55+), creative.

\take a look at the 12 Moves page on http://www.dancefest.co.uk/

12 Moves - Roadshows and Grand Finale

Thousands of people came out in Worcester on 24th March to enjoy a day of dance as part of 12 Moves, the project to get Worcestershire dancing.
Dance groups popped up in Crowngate Shopping Centre, Angel Place and outside the Guildhall during the morning, providing two hours of free performances, including a Chinese lion dance, Latin movement and contemporary dance. Around 500 shoppers watched the performances.
During the afternoon and in a very special preview, The Hive opened its doors to the public for the first time. School children and performers entertained the crowds with a promenade performance, art installations and have-a-go activities. An estimated 2,500 came through the doors, intrigued to see the interior of Worcester’s new library and history centre.
Over at Croft Road, crowds turned out for the Breathe the Beat Roadshow, a free afternoon performance with hip hop dancers Brooke and Roxy plus performers from Dancefest’s Worcester-based groups.
Then as night fell, over 1000 people came to see 12 Moves: After Dark, a magical film screening with live music which saw the Croft Road railway arches light up into a giant cinema screen. The film shown contained the work of hundreds of Worcestershire dancers, turned into an animated feature by digital artists SDNA.

The day’s events were produced by Dancefest, the dance development organisation for Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

For more information about 12 Moves please contact Jenny Davis, Arts Development Officer on 01386 565396 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk (hours of work 9-5pm Tues, Wed & Thurs)

'12 Moves' is part of the People Dancing Programme, part of the West Midlands' Culture Programme for Londo 2012 funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England West Midlands and Advantage West Middlands. www.wmfor2012.com/culture