The Littoral Zone - between high tide and low

From the 20th to the 24th of August choreographer Rob Heaslip will be in residence at Craignish Village Hall with artist Frances Drewery to create a new piece of work drawing from themes of coastal salt water, the Gaelic Cailleach and environmental impact. The Littoral Zone, part of the ‘Salt Lab’ series, is a five-day programme of morning dance warm-ups with opportunities for local artists and an afternoon workshop on the Saturday. The workshop will explore the themes of the week’s work through movement, voice and design. No previous experience is necessary (16+). On Saturday 24th there will also be an informal presentation of a solo piece for Frances created during the week. The Saturday workshop and solo presentation are free but donations (up to £5) will be very welcome.

The Littoral Zone programme

Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd 9.30 -10.30.
9.30am: Drop-in morning dance session at Craignish Village Hall. Come and start your day with an energetic dance warm up. Arrive by 9.15 for a 9.30 start.
2.00 – 4.00pm: Opportunities for artists. The studio will be open to artists interested in drawing movement. This will be an untaught session so open to all confident artists. Scale and media is up you but remember that it is part of the working day so the focus is on silent participation. Please let us know if and when you would like to take part as we may be spending some days out on location.

Saturday 24th
2.00 – 4.00pm: Open dance workshop exploring the themes of the weeks work through movement, voice and design. No previous experience necessary (16+), call or e mail to register. Donations welcome on the day.

Followed by an informal presentation at 6.00pm of a solo piece for Frances created during the week.

Contact: cvh.artsevents@gmail.com
01852 500746 (the hall is not staffed every day, please leave a message)

Rob Heaslip is a dance artist originally from Ireland.
His works address themes of unconscious, unsought & unexpected behaviour. Somewhere between Contemporary Dance and Folk Theatre he is telling stories about people, how they think, move and act amongst each other.
Rob began his career with Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, training at both The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance and The University of Limerick.
In 2012 he created his first ensemble work MEITHEAL which has been performed numerously throughout The UK and Ireland. He has since created FREAGRA | A Blurred Expanse in 2016 and is currently creating his Trilogy A Glimpse of Flesh and Blood.
Rob was the Director and Choreographer for Glasgow Youth Dance Company until 2016, creating numerous works.
He also works in dance for screen, creating Strange Attractors dance film with film-maker Marie Liden, as well as choreographing scenes and opening credits for the internationally acclaimed TV series Outlander. In 2010 he was assistant choreographer at the Handover Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at New Delhi, India.
As a teacher Rob has worked at The Royal Conservatoire of Glasgow, The University of Limerick, Dance Base Edinburgh, Dance Ireland, Dance Limerick, and Dance House Glasgow.