Presented by BANDALOOP
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present this breathtaking performance on the iconic façade of Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.
An enduring symbol of hope for Londoners for more than 300 years, director Melecio Estrella has taken inspiration from the inscription Resurgam (I shall rise), carved onto the south portico of the cathedral, to create this awe-inspiring performance, which explores what it takes to be optimistic in challenging times.
BANDALOOP, is co-produced and co-commissioned by the City Corporation and Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.
Dates/Times: 31 Aug to 2 September - 6:15pm
Location: St Paul's Cathedral Churchyard (Southside). The performance of Resurgam will take place on the façade of St Paul's Cathedral and can be viewed from the southside of the Cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes
What to expect: Aerial / Dance / Circus / Family friendly
Bandaloop 2014, Oakland City Hall. Image ©Jessica Swanson
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About BANDALOOP
Innovators of vertical dance, BANDALOOP honours nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance.
Seamlessly weaving dynamic physicality, intricate choreography and climbing technology to turn the dance floor on its side. Founded by Amelia Rudolph and under the artistic direction of Melecio Estrella, BANDALOOP re-imagines dance, activates public spaces, and inspires wonder and imagination in audiences around the world. The company trains dancers and youth at home and on tour, and has performed for millions of people in over 300 cities in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia, and on screens in films and digital media.