A group of young people from Hull’s renowned Beats Bus project will take part in a groundbreaking dance-circus skills workshop at Hull New Theatre on Saturday 18th October.
The beginner’s workshop for those aged 6-18 will be delivered by members of the internationally acclaimed Cirque Éloize company who are in the city ahead of their explosive new show iD:Reloaded, which hits the Hull New Theatre stage on 17 and 18 October.
The performance and workshop form part of Hull Theatres’ ongoing partnership with Dance Consortium, a group of 23 large-scale venues whose mission is to engage people across the UK and Ireland with the very best international contemporary dance.
Claire Elsdon, Theatres and Hall Manager at Hull Theatres said: “We’re proud to welcome Cirque Éloize to Hull New Theatre and thrilled to be able to offer our local youngsters this opportunity to work with such a prestigious company. Through partnerships like this, we’re not just presenting world-class talent on our stages – we’re helping to unlock it in our own communities.”
Jeannot Painchaud, Artistic Director of Cirque Éloize, added: “We believe in the power of performance to connect, inspire and transform. Sharing our skills with young people in Hull is a real privilege – we hope it’s the start of a creative journey for many of them.”
However, the youngsters will also get the opportunity to turn the tables on the artists as the iconic Beats Bus makes a visit to the venue on Saturday 18th October between 11am and 1pm allowing them to showcase their skills to the Cirque Éloize company.
Steve Arnott, Director of Beats Bus, commented: “At Beats Bus, we give young people the tools to express themselves through the elements of hip-hop: breakdance, graffiti, MCing and DJing. This workshop brings something fresh and exciting into the mix – it’s another way to show the city, and the world, what young people in Hull have to offer.”
Tickets for Cirque Éloize at Hull New Theatre on 17th and 18th October are on sale now. Book at the Hull City Hall Box Office, call 01482 300 306 or visit www.hulltheatres.co.uk