Forward Motion is a collection of outstanding British screen dance works curated by an expert committee comprised of representatives from our three partnering organisations alongside artists, producers and academics, and produced on behalf of the British Council and South East Dance, with the support of the Arts Council of England.
features over 20 historic, seminal and ground-breaking films along with interviews and insight into artistic practice, offering a unique snapshot of Britain’s fast upraising screen dance output.
is designed for screenings and events in the UK and worldwide over the next three years, not only celebrating British screen dance talent but also provoking discussion and debate and engaging new artists, markets, audiences and participants in this exciting artform.
Don’t miss the screening of , in which high profile dance makers introduce a film that has inspired their practice.
features Akram Khan introducing Lloyd Newson’s multi-award winning The Cost of Living; Rosemary Butcher selecting an excerpt from Feature Film by visual artist Douglas Gordon; and Shobana Jeyasingh choosing Miranda Pennell’s Tattoo.
Admission free.
