Choreography 1999

A series of eight works presented at The Place Theatre, London, each challenging the notion of what constitutes choreography.

By looking at casual or pedestrian action, actions not typically thought of as dance and re-framing this movement, the exhibition presented everyday movement as choreography in its own right.

Individual Works

One Second Choreography: super-imposed frames of movement taken from an overhead shot of commuters. 1m x 1m paint on canvas.

Three Minutes: choreographed countdown. SD video presented on a 1.5” LCD screen placed at the bottom of a plinth.

Move-o-matic: interactive movement duet for two people using instructional text delivered simultaneously over headphones.

Pocket Choreography: Interactive object. 

Radio Commentary: dance commentary audio work.

10,000: Starlings in flight at Brighton’s West Pier. SD video.

Bar Hand: Audience shadows created through lights and mirrors at the drinks bar. Installation.

Choreography Cards: Instructional text cards for pedestrian movement sequences.

Credits

Installation Artist: Nic Sandiland

Voice1, Audio Commentary and Move-a-Matic: Andrew Downs.

Voice2, Move-a-Matic: Leah Crowe.

Presentations

1999: The Place Theatre Foyer, London.