Calling all Liverpool region dancers

Join dancers in Liverpool to help with new film project

Dancers of all abilities from across the Liverpool city region are being invited to get involved in a new dance film project.

The city's Leap Dance Festival and Liverpool dance company Taciturn have launched an open call for the community dance film, which is set to be shot on May 17 in Huyton.

Participants will be asked to commit to learning some basic choreography and be available for a workshop/rehearsal which will be held as part of the Leap Dance Festival Takeover at Shakespeare North Playhouse this Saturday (May 9).

The film is inspired by Taciturn’s project Women Holding Things - a reflection on the tenacity and vulnerability of women - and participants will be invited to bring along something with them as part of the dance ritual.

The open call is aimed at individuals aged 16 and over from the Liverpool city region. Some experience of dance or movement is useful, but organisers say it isn't compulsory. While they are hoping to attract as many women as possible for the project, everyone is welcome.

Choreography is by Jennie Hale and Jen Rees of Taciturn, and Jennie Hale will also be performing a solo piece in the studio at Shakespeare North Playhouse as part of the May 9 takeover.

The composer is Chris Davies and videographer is Anna Levin. Producers are Chaos Arts CIC, the team behind the annual Leap Dance Festival, which runs until Saturday,

More info on taking part? Email jen@leapfestival.co.uk