Express Yourself
Jive into The Lowry’s first family dance exhibition
10 April – 27 September 2009
FREE
“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them” (Vicki Baum, American novelist 1888 – 1960)
From rock ‘n’ roll to Riverdance, The Lowry offers visitors the chance to launch themselves feet first onto the dance floor into its first family dance exhibition. Express Yourself takes youngsters and their families on an enjoyable journey through the world of dance from ballet and breakdancing to line dancing and The Lasso.
Designed by Matt Pagett, author of ‘The Best Dance Moves in the World…Ever!’ this hands-on exhibition encourages everyone to have a go themselves. In fact, this exciting exhibition is more feet-first than hands-on as it offers plenty of opportunities to get into the groove. It starts by prompting visitors to use dance to get to know their own bodies followed by examples of dance feats not to try at home!
Express Yourself illustrates the hard work, skill, creativity and dedication of some of the greatest dancers and choreographers of the last 100 years. From tea dancing in the 1940s to Northern Soul in the 60s, this exhibition is all about dance - its history, pioneers, on stage and in the streets. Accessible, informative, friendly and most importantly fun, this exhibition tells you everything you should know before you hit the dance floor!
The whole family can take an adventure through all things dance and even try on some costumes for size in The Dressing Room – everything from Indian Bollywood belly dancers to beautiful, bendy ballerinas! Shake your stuff to the camera in the Express Yourself movie room and watch it played back to you – with an unexpected twist!
This family exhibition aims to encourage every visitor to express themselves through dance and learn what the human body is physically capable of. The Lowry’s focus on dance in the galleries is reflected in the theatres which regularly presents award-winning dance.
Posted on Friday, 31 July 2009 under Press Galleries Press