XXIV

Choreographed by Corrie King , funded by Westway Trust

XXIV - TWENTY FOUR is explorative piece reflecting upon the individual differences between the people and their cultures, living in high rise council estates and the societal culture created from that. The diversity and inclusion that exists in these high rise communities will be exhibited in the variety of the performers backgrounds. XXIV explores the frustrations that are common amongst families living in such conditions and also acts as a tribute to the fallen voices of Grenfell Tower. The piece hopes to pay respects to the many that lost their lives that tragic day

Rehearsals and research and development

Production and performance

Research within the local area of North Kensington through community outreach work, looked to explore the social issues within the urban environment of North Kensington. The aim was to explore solutions for social change and represent this artistically through movement and dance. This included:

EDUCATIONAL VISITS

3 x trips to arts, cultural and educational spaces (as choreographer and also with dancers), to broaden artistic and professional experiences within “urban” spaces in London eg. Roundhouse, Battersea Arts Centre, The Bush Theatre

DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

3 x Artist development sessions with leading dance industry professionals WHYers, that works well on almost every site.

CONVERSATION

with local communities to gain perspective on their experiences of high-rise communities:

Kids on the Green, Harrow Club, The Tabernacle, Local school (Avondale Primary School, Freedom of Dance school) and personal relationships within the area

REFLECTIONS

Artistic ‘reflection sessions’, to develop the narrative and the artistic quality of the piece through team conversation

Another part of the process explored artistic development opportunities to support emerging talent within the area and support the choreographer's professional development as a in his teaching. This consisted of:

THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

WHY IS XXIV 'TWENTY FOUR' IMPORTANT?

" This give me a chance as a growing artist and as a member of the community to not only develop myself but give back to my community as a direct result of development through the process of “Twenty four”. Moreover, I believe that “Twenty four” will be able to voice an opinion based on primary community research and development to bring light to community-based issues as well as try to offer solutions through discussion. In addition, I hope that through this we may be able to help other communities around London facing similar talks of discussion around high rise communities are share our findings across the city. Another reason Twenty four is important is that I will get to work with local artists, and connect with more people and help them to also connect with others". - Words from the choreographer Corrie King

• A showcase of 10 dancers (established and emerging). 3 core dancers (Including the choreographer) and 7 for ensemble piece

• 15 minute performance of work-in-progress of a new piece of work, inspired by high-rise communities in North Kensington

• An informal Q&A session, giving audiences and artists the opportunity to discuss and give feedback on the piece

• An exhibition of 3 visual artists work (animated film, photography, painting) from artists with a relationship with North Kensington

THE PRODUCTION

As this is an ever-developing concept, XXIV content is yet to be released, but will be exhibited in due time.