Dancing
Inside was an 18 month project delivered by Motionhouse at HMP
Dovegate as part of Arts Council England's 'Dance Included' programme.
Between January 2003 and July 2004 under Kevin
Finnan's leadership, the Motionhouse dancers worked closely
with small groups of residents from HMP Dovegate's therapeutic
community to develop physical skills, promote creative exploration
and devise two performances for their peer community - one
outside in the exercise area and one developed in response
to, and performed on, their accommodation wings.
Over eight residencies the company used contact
improvisation to teach the men and build their confidence in
their own performance. In addition, Volatile was performed
to the entire community.
Dancing Inside was researched and evaluated
by both Dance and Forensic Psychology departments at Surrey
University.
Click here to read the Uni. of Surrey Stage 1 Report
Click here to read the Uni. of Surrey Final Report
Click here to read 'Holding The Balance'-Animated
Click here to read 'Dancing Inside'-Dancing Times
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