Ripples: Inhale and Hold. Part of BIG DANCE 2008

"Inhale and hold". An endurance event. Four dancing men equipped with a lifeguard's tower and miniature band attempt to perform their way across Devon, north to south, at a long list of waterside locations - lido, riverbank, moat and shore. Your involvement is vital. Join them where you can for the BIG DANCE between 10 and 13 July.

Thanks to support from Devon County Council, Dance in Devon is delighted to commission outstanding, Devon-based dance artist, Sarah Shorten. She is renowned for her creative interpretation of dance in unusual places and spaces and will choreograph a performance specifically celebrating the inspiring Devon landscape.

Demanding great stamina and perseverance, this dance expedition will begin on 10th July, when our four dancing heroes will set off from a North Devon waterside location, yet to be revealed... Will they make it? Will the people of Devon dance along with them to support them in their quest? Join the dancing men at the following sites to track their progress…

Thursday 10th July, 12.30 pm - The Manor, Lynmouth, Thursday 10th July, 5.30 pm - Landmark Beach, Ilfracombe, Friday 11th July, 1.30 pm - Grand Western Canal Country Park, Canal Basin, Tiverton, Friday 11th July, 7.00 pm - Hatherleigh Community Centre (river), Saturday 12th July, 12.30 pm - Roadford Lake, Okehampton, Saturday 12th July, 7.00pm - Dartington Hall (riverside)
Sunday 13th July, 2.00 pm - Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool, Sunday 13th July, 5.30 pm - Tinside Pool, Plymouth.

Big Dance
Exploring the diversity, accessibility and fun of dance, Big Dance creates extraordinary events in unusual places and encourages as many people as possible to become involved in dance. Big Dance offers opportunities for dancers and non-dancers alike to perform, participate or simply to watch. Big Dance is an Arts Council England initiative, and activity in the South West is coordinated by Dance South West. Funding also comes from Youth Dance England. Details of the all Big Dance events in the South West are available now at www.5678.org.uk

Dates

The Manor, Lynmouth 10/07/2008

Thursday 12:30 - 14:30

Landmark Beach, Ilfracombe 10/07/2008

Thursday 17:30 - 19:30

Grand Western Canal Country Park, Canal Basin, Tiverton 11/07/2008

Friday 13:30 - 15:30

Hatherleigh Community Centre (river) 11/07/2008

Friday 19:00 - 21:00

Roadford Lake, Okehampton 12/07/2008

Saturday 12:30 - 14:30

Dartington Hall (riverside) 12/07/2008

Saturday 19:00 - 21:00

- Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool 13/07/2008

Sunday 14:00 - 16:00

Tinside Pool, Plymouth 13/07/2008

Sunday 17:30 - 19:30