This April, take flight with A Journey of Flight, a mesmerising dance performance and accompanying workshops inspired by the beauty and complexity of the migration of birds. Created by Shetland-based Choreographer Kathryn Gordon, this immersive production blends choreography, live music and stunning visuals. As part of its Scottish tour, the performance lands at CatStrand from the 4th – 6th April, as part of Move South at the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.
A Journey of Flight
Take A Journey of Flight, an immersive 50-minute dance performance inspired by the migration of birds. Through mesmerising choreography, live music from Jenny Sturgeon and stunning projected visuals, the performance creates a thought-provoking journey of arrivals, departures, the nostalgia of place and the notion of flight itself. A Journey of Flight offers a visually captivating and thought-provoking experience that invites reflection and inspiration.
Set against a backdrop of flowing white sheets with visuals projected onto them, the dancers move through ever-changing spaces and explore the delicate balance between nature, movement and our emotional ties to place and each other. Attendees can become part of the performance with an optional audience participation segment, where you can craft your own paper aeroplane and set it soaring into the story. These personal and interactive moments deepen the connection to the journey, making it truly memorable.
Alongside the performance, audiences can take part in two engaging workshops, offering a chance to explore the themes of migration, flight and creativity in a hands-on way. Whether through crafting paper planes or expressing movement in dance, these workshops provide an accessible and enriching experience for all ages.
A Journey of Flight Performance Details:
Saturday 5th April
5pm
£12/£8/£5
CatStrand, New Galloway
Paper Plane Workshop Details:
Friday 4th April
4pm – 6pm
£3
CatStrand, New Galloway
Through simple mindfulness exercises, participants will craft paper planes and have the chance to write your reflections on the planes, which will then become part of a beautiful mini installation displayed in the venue.
Open to all ages and abilities, the workshop offers a meaningful way to connect with the themes of the performance. Families are welcome to participate together, making it a memorable shared experience.
Movement Workshop Details:
Saturday 5th April and Sunday 6th April
1pm
£6
CatStrand, New Galloway
Participants can contribute to a special curtain raiser performance to open A Journey of Flight. For those looking to explore their creativity, this workshop is a unique opportunity to engage with a touring dance performance in a fun and inspiring way. Participants will leave with a sense of achievement and a deeper connection to the journey that unfolds on stage.
Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this journey of movement, emotion and creativity. Secure your tickets now and experience A Journey of Flight at Move South this April.
For tickets and more information, visit https://gcat.scot/arts/
