This is a past event
Local dance companies Dorset Youth Dance, The Remix East, COAST Youth Dance Company (PDSW) and Co-Evo join forces.
Dancers from Dorset Youth Dance and Movers and Shakers came together during the second UK COVID-19 lockdown to create a short dance film, Tess.
Now, as part of Inside Out Dorset they also join with inclusive performance company The Remix East, COAST Youth Dance Company (PDSW) and Co-Evo.
The choreography is inspired by Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles and the beautiful Dorset countryside. The piece celebrates creativity, connection and nature.
This work was created with social distancing measures in place and yet the result is still a moving and passionate dance.
Watch the films below:
Tess I
Tess II
Tess III
Produced by Activate, created in partnership with Movers & Shakers. Choreographed and directed by Claire Benson and filmed and edited by Dan Tucker.
Thanks are extended to Ilchester Estates and Reverend Jean for granting permission to film on location and to Vintage Wildflowers for giving us permission to use their music.
Tess has been supported by Arts Council England, Dorset Council Lighthouse Poole, DCMS, Festival Coast Live!, SoundStorm
Access
There is flat access to the grass performance area from hard-standing, pavement with dropped curbs. There is standing area around performance, with some seating available in vicinity.
Further access information can be found through the ‘Plan your visit’ link below.
Plan Your Visit
With the current climate crisis, we try to work in a greener way and understand that we all need to be part of the solution in protecting our planet. We encourage you to consider how you get to the festival and adapt to ‘greener’ ways if possible. Follow this link to plan your visit to Inside Out Dorset.