‘When we meet… 5 dances’ is a short dance film created by film maker Sam Ryley (Canteencreate) and composer Gary Lloyd (Company Carpi) with Wanna Dance? dancers at the end of the second year of our Artist-in Residencies in 2024.

The film features Johnny, Vicky, Dylan, Leon and Beth in duets with dance artists, Ruth and Jane. Each of the duets emerged slowly, over the period of the Wanna Dance? residencies and the film captures these dances at one moment in time.

“The film shows what can happen when movement, embedded in sound can become the topic, the conversation. How foolishly restrained we can be in our typical interactions – so rigid, so un-embracing of vitality. Be unapologetic and proud in this dancing conversation. The film also shows how the word “sensory” means so much more than a passive recipient of another’s objects… to engage in senses means temptation, exploration, anticipation, attention… to be absolutely sensual in its core meaning. To be in the senses can be delicate and mighty. Breathtaking.” – Sheridan Forster – PMLD Communication Expert

WATCH THE FULL FILM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYBvHnNHygg / https://pmld-dance.org/gallery-1

We’d love to hear your responses to the film – get in touch and find out more via the PMLD website: www.pmld-dance.org