GDIF 2023 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 25 August-10 September 2023
The Air Between Us
26 August | Greenwich Park
What to Expect: Family friendly | Sensory spectacle | Speech free
Free
This spectacular aerial performance spirals into the air against the panoramic cityscape of London at the top of Greenwich Park hill.
Multi award-winning disabled artist Rodney Bell and critically acclaimed dancer/choreographer Chloe Loftus’ counterweighted duet is a celebration of equality and connection. Representing diverse cultures and experiences, Chloe and Rodney explore our capacity to exist in balance and harmony. Like planets encircling around each other, magnetically pulled by each other’s energy, this UK premiere comes to GDIF direct from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
THE AIR BETWEEN US is a free unticketed event, just show up. More information on how to attend and access information will be published in June.
About Rodney Bell and Chloe Loftus
Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto) is a renowned disabled dancer and performer. His artistic expression demonstrates elements of traditional Maori culture, and at the same time he’s continually seeking new ways to enhance his creative process.
Chloe Loftus Dance have been creating vibrant choreographic work that has toured extensively to critical acclaim since 2005. Specialising in outdoor and pop-up performances and engaging new audiences to dance theatre and in 2013 were nominated for a Theatre Critics of Wales Award for Best Small Scale Dance Production.
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Supported by
The Air Between Us at GDIF 2023 is supported by Royal Parks, Greenwich Park through the Lottery Community Fund and Lottery Heritage Fund.