FRANCIS FOOTWORK

FRANCIS FOOTWORK is a virtual reality dance piece about the freedom of expression and individuality. The VR experience is embedded in two workshops. In this workshops the children can get familiar with the story and characters of the piece through dance exercises.

Developed by David Bolger and the CoisCéim Dance Theatre from Dublin, the format will take place for the first time at Staatstheater Darmstadt at the beginning of June.

What is it about?

When the kind-hearted King Two Lefties ascends the throne, he is persuaded by his trusted advisor Colonel Headbanger to rule the country with an iron fist. He wants to put an end to all dancing. So Francis gives him a dancing lesson he will never forget!

First day on June 1st:
Introduction to the story of Francis Footwork through simple, lively movement tasks, varied exercises and light and humorous dance activities. The children get to know the characters and the specific movement sequences of the characters.

Second day on 8.6:

The focus of the second day is the VR experience. The children experience Francis Footwork with VR glasses. Afterwards they are encouraged to share and exchange ideas and react to all that they have seen and experienced supported by our professional dance facilitators.

Francis Footwork – a Virtual-Reality dance piece

2 days of workshops and performance
For everyone between the ages 7-11
On 1. and 8.6.2024, 10 am -12 pm (ATTENTION the event is made up of two parts/dates)
Binding registration for both dates
Costs:14€

Photo: Ros Kavanagh