Wanted: Dance groups and dance schools to take part in a fantastic opportunity to perform in an ambitious mass dance project as part of Knowsley’s Borough of Culture 2022 programme.

Working alongside globally renowned Creative Consultant, Jeanefer Jean-Charles and a local creative team, this new mass dance piece will celebrate Knowsley’s rich sporting heritage and tell the borough’s stories of people, places and magic.

The piece will be showcased outdoors as part of a high-profile finale to a week-long Sporting Legends Relay on 23 July 2022.

Jeanefer Jean-Charles is a globally respected Creative Director and Producer with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in large-scale performances, opening ceremonies, stadium events, outdoor spectacles, carnivals, and parades. Her work has taken her to over 21 countries and has gone down in the Guinness Book of Records.

As a leading authority in mass movement and public engagement, Jeanefer is passionate about empowering and involving people in activities. Her passion and creativity bring to life the talents, strengths and shared stories of local communities and artists in inspiring and unforgettable ways.

Recruitment is taking place throughout April with the project being developed in April and May. Rehearsals will take place in May, June and July (rehearsal schedule to developed with dance groups and dance schools directly) and the final performance will take place in Knowsley on Saturday 23 July.

Please register your interest by 30 April 2022 by emailing bev.ayre@knowsley.gov.uk and if possible include a link to your work.

Further details about the exciting year-long Borough of Culture programme can be found at www.cultureknowsley.co.uk or you can follow @CultureKnowsley on social media.

Further information about Jeanefer can be found on the Jeanefer Jean-Charles and Associates – Creating a Movement website.