An enchanting 360 degree performance of dance, music and animation inspired by the memories of Stoke Town: the place, the people and the potential that lies within.
BENCHES
Created from thoughts and images of the people of North Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent this project used public benches as a meeting point and unveiled aspects of the areas contemporary identity. Public response inspired a contemporary movement piece which was photographed and displayed on 15 buses travelling through the CIty of Stoke-On-Trent. A series of impromptu dance performances were held across the city bringing contemporary dance to the heart of everyday activity.
www.placespaceidentity.net
Based in Staffordshire, restoke combine dance, music and visual art to produce works that breathe new life into forgotten spaces.
RESTOKE's aims are to:
- create high quality artwork and performance in the public realm.
- integrate the arts into regeneration by working in partnership with local authorities.
- empower communities through engaging in high quality arts activities.
"The quality of this work demonstrates that we have
world class artists living and working in Stoke-on-Trent."
John Holmes - Strategic Manager - Culture & Tourism
"RECLAIM proved that stoke has a voice
that is not just regionally but nationally relevant."
Charlie Baker - URBED (Urbanism Environment Design) ltd
"The regeneration of Stoke Town has been identified as a key element of developing a true, world class city centre. The re:stoke team are producing the quality of work and kind of approach that is really helping deliver against this aim."
Kevin Bell - Strategic Manager City & Towns Regeneration
"I felt inspired, alive, emotional without knowing
what I was specifically feeling; overwhelmed with emotion."
RECLAIM Audience Member
Pupils from The Willows Primary School joined the RECLAIM community and took centre stage in Spode Works.
If you would like to find out more about music, dance and visual art workshops with the re:stoke team contact us at info_restoke.org.uk
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