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The Inspire Programme is a once in a lifetime opportunity for individuals and organisations across Yorkshire to be part of the London 2012 Games - now! The Programme recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the games coming to the UK.
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Bollywood to Bradford
Culture
Bollywood to Bradford got people on their feet and moving to the beat of Bollywood at this year’s Bradford Mela. Taking place on the 12th and 13th of June, this exciting event saw a flashmob-style performance of a specially commissioned dance piece led by Zoobin Surty, an acclaimed Mumbai choreographer. The dance was taught to members of the public at Dance for Life classes, in schools and through the Bradford Dance Network and was then performed in a seemingly spontaneous explosion of colour and movement. The project brought together members of different communities in a fun and inspiring event that encouraged its participants to be more active and to enjoy their moving bodies.
The project was documented by the Leeds-based production company Sound Alibi and the resulting film will be shown on the Bradford Big Screen in Centenary Square during Step Up Bradford on 23rd-25th July 2010, when the dance will be repeated.
Bollywood to Bradford is part of the imove programme, which is at the heart of Yorkshire’s cultural ambitions leading to 2012.
imove celebrates and challenges the relationship between people and their moving bodies through a series of exciting and innovative arts projects across Yorkshire. Inspired by London 2012, imove is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Yorkshire Forward and Arts Council England. Find us at www.imoveand.com
