Co-produced by The British Council and South East Dance in the UK, Forward Motion is a package of high quality British screen dance expertly curated into three programmes. Featuring historic, seminal and ground breaking films, Forward Motion creates a moving snapshot of Britain’s prolific screen dance industry.  This was shown in the Film Lounge, 4:00-6:00pm, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.

Thursday - FORWARD MOTION: INTROS
Professor Liz Aggiss introduces the genre of screen dance. This programme includes short dance films with artist interviews. Includes Touched by Wendy Houstoun and David Hinton, Tra La La by Magali Charrier and the rarely seen gems Basini by Liz Aggiss and Billy Cowie and Sardinas by Lea Anderson.
Pictured: Tra La La by Magli Charrier

Friday - FORWARD MOTION: INSIGHTS
Dr. Vena Ramphal presents a programme of experimental films with artists discussing their work. Features the enchanting Hands by ex-Royal Ballet soloist Jonathan Burrows and filmmaker Adam Roberts, Vanishing Point by Rosemary Butcher and Horizon of Exile by Isabel Rocamora (winner IMZ best screen choreography 2007).
Pictured: Vanishing Point by Rosemary Butcher

Saturday - FORWARD MOTION: ARTISTS’ CHOICE
High profile dance makers introduce a film that has inspired their practice. Includes Akram Khan introducing Lloyd Newson’s multi-award winning The Cost of Living; Rosemary Butcher selecting an excerpt of Feature Film by visual artist Douglas Gordon; and Shobana Jeyasingh choosing Miranda Pennell’s Tattoo.
Pictured: Tattoo by Miranda Pennell

Designed for screenings and events in the UK and worldwide celebrating British screen dance talent and engaging new artists, markets, audiences and participants in this exciting artform.  For more information www.britishcouncil.org/forwardmotion