Physical Storytelling with Taira Foo
Saturday 21st October 10.30 - 4.30
About the Workshop:
In this movement session, we will dive into the physical aspects of storytelling and discover how our bodies can become powerful tools for communication. By exploring the various systems within our bodies, we will uncover a physical language that not only aids in our understanding of the narrative but also enables audiences to fully connect with its message.
Throughout the session, we will focus on the body, heightening our awareness of its weight, rhythm, and breath. Through collaborative exercises, we will strive to deepen our understanding of our individual creative potential, embracing the boundless possibilities that movement offers.
About Taira Foo:
Taira worked as a professional dancer for over 20 years, credits include original cast of ‘We Will Rock You’, The Royal Variety Show, Queens Jubilee, Party in the Park, working with artists such as Snow Patrol, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Vinnie Jones, Phil Collins, Will Young, Ben Elton & Arlene Philips. She now works as a choreographer and movement director.
In 2011 she founded Taira Foo Dance Co. The company have created four critically praised half-hour showcase works - all playing as part of The Place Resolution! festival. The first entitled “The Soloist". The second was an adaptation of the Academy Award winning “Rain Man". The third ‘Flowers in December’, a piece inspired by the Refugees of Syria & the fourth 'S I C K', both written & created by Taira.
Two of the chosen narratives had successful film versions, demonstrating Taira’s ambition and ability to create contemporary narrative dance works that captivate modern audiences.
As well as numerous shorter pieces, Taira also choreographed short dance film ‘UNDO’ which premiered at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival and the Dance on Camera festival in New York.
She has also choreographed numerous professional pantomimes in and around the UK as well as music video’s & theatre productions.
TF Dance Co, with support from the Arts Council created ‘Prisoner 466’ a new contemporary dance work about Mandela's 27-year imprisonment and the international anti-apartheid campaign his imprisonment inspired.
TF Dance Co have most recently appeared in Snow Patrol’s latest release ‘Don’t Give in’.
Taira is currently working on the 4th phase of her new work 'S I C K' which follows one man's journey through depression. With support from the Arts Council, she is working towards touring the work in and around the UK.