Pavilion Dance South West is a registered charity (1111641) dedicated to transforming communities through dance. Communities might be professional choreographers, dancers, producers, young people, or people living with Parkinson’s.
PDSW projects grow from one blueprint: to enable communities to enjoy creativity and well-being offered through dance.
Projects
- PDSW October Ceilidh with Melobo and caller Jane BirdPDSW Ceilidhs, the premier English Ceilidh series in the South West. The dances will be held in our fully air-conditioned Ocean Room Theatre, here at Pavilion Dance in the heart of Bournemouth. The dancing will be on our sprung floor with atmospheric lighting creating a unique folk dance club experience. Come with a partner, group of friends, or on your own; English Ceilidh is a social dance and often dancers will change their pairs to meet new people. English Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee) is
- Dance Club NightsPull on your dancing shoes and join us in the Ocean Theatre, which will become our regular Dance Club featuring live bands and a dancefloor! Every other month, our regular Ceilidh series will be showcasing the very best Folk bands from the South West, giving you the chance to get together with friends and family for a fabulous night. English Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee) is a lively and energetic form of communal folk, barn, or country dancing. Come with a partner, group of friends, or on your
- “Where is Christmas?” by Commotion DanceIt’s Christmas Eve in the Commotion House but it doesn’t feel like Christmas at all. Piles of boxes are stacked and packed ready to move home, with Christmas nowhere in sight…. Come and peek inside our world of boxes and help us find Christmas. Stacking, sorting, packing and piling unfold into adventurous possibilities with quirky characters, enthralling movements and enchanting live music. Transforming the good old cardboard box into a wonderland of curiosity on the road to discovering where
- PDSW October Ceilidh with Melobo and caller Jane BirdPDSW Ceilidhs, the premier English Ceilidh series in the South West. The dances will be held in our fully air-conditioned Ocean Room Theatre, here at Pavilion Dance in the heart of Bournemouth. The dancing will be on our sprung floor with atmospheric lighting creating a unique folk dance club experience. Come with a partner, group of friends, or on your own; English Ceilidh is a social dance and often dancers will change their pairs to meet new people. English Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylee) is
- Trip Hazard – Flexer & SandilandPart one-liner gag, part public intervention, Nic Sandiland’s Trip Hazard demonstrates cause and effect between actions in a public and digital space. This humorous take on everyday movement will be popping up in various locations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in November! Watch out….do you dare to cross the hazardous line to see what happens…..? This digital project is outdoors and free-to-view. Just turn up anytime after 6pm. Locations will be revealed soon… Keep your eyes on
- SevensA new triple bill of classical Indian dance by UK’s leading choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE. Through the medium of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and originally composed live music, ‘SEVENS’ will explore the sacred, and sometimes sinful, significance of the number seven. From playful and energetic, to soulful and contemplative, the show will take audiences on an emotion-filled and entertaining journey. An ensemble cast of renowned UK-based Indian classical dancers and musicians will be sharing the s
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