“Build Your Worlds” was a Southwark Council commission for their London Life program of live art and performances in spring 2013. This program was developed in partnership with Dulwich Society, Friends of Dulwich Park, Dulwich Festival, Pavilion Café, local councillors and residents.

The dance performance/installation included more than 200 participants from different local community groups which contributed through dance and visual arts activities to the final performance in Dulwich Park on the 19th of May.

Giant and colourful windmills, interactive berries, dancing tunnels and an array of abstract architectural features constructed by the audience were the perfect background for this participatory event that unfolded during a long day full of quality dance, beautiful original music, fun and surprises.

Artistic Direction: Carlos Cortes

Production: Elisabeth Michau

Original music: James Welland

Costume Designer: Anna Cocciadiferro

Costume Assistant: Andrea da Costa

Dancers: Julie Havelund,

                 Natasha Kowalski,

                 Elisa Vassena,

                 Emelie Wangstedt                                                     Click image to access the BYW

Community Dancers: Children and young people from:          adventure        

                 Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

                 Bessemer Grange Primary School

                 Freedom Academy of Performing Arts

Musicians:

                 Simon Hall Cello,

                 Justin Bui Violin,

                 James Welland Piano,

                 Lucy Landymore Percussion

Special collaboration: The Dragon Cafe and Copleston Centre