strut

by mhz

Premiering in October 2021 as part of Dance International Glasgow.

STRUT is a night time outdoor performance and mobile projection parade by Megahertz featuring  5 local dance heroes from  Govanhill and Pollokshields who will perform personal choreographies reflecting the celebratory energy of our much loved neighbourhoods  in their own styles of  Bhangra, Salsa, Romani, Hip-Hop and Contemporary .

These talented movers and shakers were selected from a wide-ranging Open Call, with the help of a community panel, and most of them are performing publicly for the first time.

The rotating one-performer parade weaves through the streets, giving the spectators time to watch several dances, and show their appreciation by cheering, flickering their lights and wave to their neighbours before the procession has moved away. 

STRUT harnesses the power of freestyle dance as a universal expression of freedom, joy and sense of belonging.

CREDITS

STRUT Dancers: Seema, Joshua Macmillan, Nancy Jacinto, Nathan Mcgarvey, Mexico and Rusi Rostas.
Design, Direction and Community Engagement: MHz
Mentor/Dramaturg: Jennifer Jean-Charles
Dance Facilitators: Jennifer Taggart + Alexandra Tsiapi
Translator: Rahela Cirpaci
Stage Manager: Abigail McMillan
Community Panel: Usma Ashraf, Tabassum Niamat and Alexandra Tsiapi
Producers: Feral
Stewards and FOH Management: Bob Wong/In-House
Photos by Simon Murphy

Supported by Creative Scotland, Tramway, Govanhill Baths Community Trust and Renfrewshire Leisure.