28-30 JUNE
2019
PDSW FESTIVAL OF DANCE Funk and Soul Opening Party 2 , Fri 28 Jun, 7pm – 9.30pm
THE UPSIDE DOWN MAN
Join us for our opening party with a live DJ and Rachel King who’ll be teaching soulful moves (7pm–8:30pm) then party on into the night!
(THE SON OF THE ROAD)
A FREE festival in everyday places Across Bournemouth Town Centre & Seafront It’s through your generous donations we can bring you events such as this free Festival of Dance - look out for our donation buckets!
By Mohamed Toukabri
Wed 26 Jun, 7.30pm 1 Pavilion Dance South West, Ticketed, £5 “I am not one story, I am many stories.” Mohamed Toukabri’s autobiographical solo delves deeply into the experience of a young man finding himself in dance and in Europe. From discovering street dance as a 12-year old in front of the railway station in Tunis to his 10 years of performing with renowned companies like Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Jan Lauwers, his movements and reflections resonate with sharp insight to explore a personal yet universal migrant experience.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE TERRACE Sat 29 Jun, 12pm – 3pm
2 Pavilion Dance South West Terrace For the first time our Festival includes an outdoor community stage featuring the freshest performances from our local dance groups. We’re excited to see all ages performing an eclectic mix from Street dance to Salsa, Contemporary dance to Chinese Folk dance. Expect a vibrant and celebratory stage with a chance for you to take part!
DOUBLES By Joe Garbett Dance
Sat 29 Jun, 11.30am & 3pm 4 Lower Gardens Doubles brings bursts of colour to the streets in a collision of dance and ping pong. Watch as the dancers spin and slide in this playful pop-up performance that smashes expectations of dance and advocates the importance of safe, positive and accessible public spaces. Grab a bat and join in! #doubles @joegarbettdance