THE RISING
by HeatherWalrondCompanytheatre, dance
The Rising explores with live music and dance what it means to feel alive and empowered, drawing from ideas of vulnerability and community.
about the production
The Rising is inspired by Heather’s experience of Fijian dance forms and culture, whilst working with Vou Dance Company in Fiji. The piece explores what it means to feel alive and empowered, drawing from ideas of vulnerability, surrender and our embodied sense of community. Live music originally composed and played by multi award winning musicians, Will McNicol and Luke Selby. Funded and supported by: Arts Council England, Gane Trust, Devon Educational Trust, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth Dance, Dance in Devon and Barbican Theatre.
about the artist
‘HeatherWalrondCompany’ is a British professional dance company based in Devon. It is supported by Arts Council England and lead by Choreographer & Artistic Director Heather Walrond. The company’s main interest is in the collaboration between different cultures from around the world and using live music and dance within the choreography, to bring the performance’s alive. The company aims to bring more professional and cultural opportunities for students and professionals living in the South West as well to make work that engages and moves audiences of all ages and cultures.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 6 metres
depth: 6 metres
* 1 single DI box, USL, jack input for the Guitar. Fed to house mixing desk.
* 1 bass drum mic + stand (type AKG D112 MKII) Fed to house mixing desk.
* 2 overhead mics + stands (type 2x AKG C430) Fed to house mixing desk.
* PA system suitable to the space.
* Monitors for the whole space, and a separate wedge dedicated to the musician (USL) are ideal.
Lighting is simply designed and on request a lighting rig design can be sent to the venue.
Young people aged 16-24
Heather Walrond is a new choreographer of rare talent. Her first work, 'The Rising', taps into a common sense of the joy of movement and of community and is so life affirming and uplifting that it can appeal to everybody. Choreographically it is full of nuance, flow and beautifully judged shifts in dynamic. Experienced dance audiences and the general public alike rose to their feet at the end of 'The Rising', when performed at Pavilion Dance. It does that to you
The contemporary folk feel of The Rising is infectious.
From a non dancer who is more a tune to Strictly, this performance rocked my world for the entire time. On the edge of my seat the whole time- Superb, Outstanding, Superlatives galore’
very accessible.
Workshops, curtain raisers, Drinks reception, post show creative discussion
£1200
Accommodation preferably provided by venue.
Both negotiable.
