SHORELINE by Simon Birch Dance

Shoreline is an utterly unforgettable experience for audiences - a quite magical dance and choral event set right on the edge of the sea, with the dancers moving in and out of the water.

Shoreline is danced on beaches and the music, entirely acoustic, is sung by community singers. The company of professional dancers are all of the highest calibre and their dancing leaves audiences with the sensation of having witnessed something truly special. Shoreline is a powerful and highly engaging piece reflecting through movement and music everything that is extraordinary about our dramatic coastline.

To kickstart the making of the work Simon Birch conducted engagement activities in various towns across Cornwall, inviting the public to contribute to the project by sharing information about their favourite coastal locations. The material gathered was used to inspire the choreography and the music, and formed part of the libretto.

Shoreline was created in partnership with Dance Republic 2, Falmouth University and the National Trust and was supported by FEAST Cornwall and Arts Council England.

Shoreline was first performed as part of SALT 2016 .

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