Journey (UK/Namibia, 2002)
A high quality performance project involving 120 people, using voice, percussion and movement. Initially, there was an exchange of artists between Namibia and Scotland and preparatory rehearsals took place. The University of Namibia Choir came to Glasgow in October 2002 and joined the Scottish component, made up of both professionals and amateurs, many of whom were performing for the first time. All worked for the first time with a cast of this size on a project of this scale, which allowed for an exciting and intensive emotional connection readily communicated to the audience. Participants developed self-expression and creativity, confidence, co-operation and sharing, teamwork, cultural awareness, friendship, musicality, rhythm, spatial awareness, dance ability and vocal technique.
The project encouraged different age groups to participate in building a performance. It developed an enjoyment of the arts by participating and performing, developed networks of groups from different cultural communities who will continue to access dance and music, and promoted the development of dance and music in Glasgow.
Carntyne Project (UK, 2001-02)
Aims: To provide opportunities to a whole cluster group of east end schools in Glasgow, working in partnership with The Dance House. To provide opportunities to experience different forms of dance and physical movement. To provide a structure for future development work for teachers.
Outcomes: Improved self-expression and creativity, health and fitness, self-esteem and confidence, work discipline, co-operation and sharing, group relationships. Skills building: rhythm, shape and pattern, movement memory, observation, devising and problem solving, analysis and evaluating.
The programme ran weekly over three blocks, with three classes simultaneously . Children aged 5-14 from eight schools received dance workshops resulting in two performances.
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