GDIF 2024 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 23 August-8 September 2024
Dandyism
Part of Dance by Design: Greenwich Peninsula
28 & 29 August, 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Duration: 20 mins
What to Expect: Make some noise
Free
Famed for their reinvention of fashion, to create a style uniquely their own, the ‘Sapeurs’ of Brazzaville and Kinshasa provide the inspiration for this dance celebration of African style and cool. Speaking of empowerment, identity and resilience, Dandyism is a timely, flamboyant and defiantly joyous work from Patrick Ziza Dance.
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Access
Site Access
Site information is available on the Dance by Design page.
Show Access
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Relaxed Introduction
- Audio Described
Brochure
Large-print and Easy Read versions of the festival brochure will be available to download in advance or to pick up on the day.
An Audio brochure and BSL interpreted brochure will be available online.
Notes for Audience
This is a movement piece with a moment of a song performed in Portuguese which compliments the movement but isn’t intrinsic to the understanding of the piece.
This is a fun filled show where audiences may make noise and are encouraged to engage.
Where to find it
Dandyism will be performed at The Tide, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0ES.
Watch the trailer
About the artist
Born in Rwanda and moving to Newcastle Upon Tyne aged 17, Patrick Ziza’s work explores themes of African heritage, cultural norms, identities, gender, how these are expressed and repressed by African people who have lived in western communities (outside Africa) most of their lives.
Supported by
Dandyism is supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals, Dance City, Arts Council England, and The National Lottery.