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Terpsichore: in Greek mythology, the Muse of dancing and choral music. Delight in dance.
–ing: suffix, denoting a verbal action, an instance of this, or its result.
Terpsichoring is a dance company based in York, UK.
We believe in the power of art to change lives and influence society.
Many people feel scared and powerless in the face of the climate emergency.
Through carefully crafted performance we will connect, inspire, and create a better world.
Aims
Terpsichoring wants to see:
More and better performance art produced
More people accessing and engaging with performing arts
People more aware of and empowered around environmental issues
Vision:
Terpsichoring aims to have a permanent group of performers with whom to create and tour original work. The company wants to collaborate with professionals of creative disciplines and beyond, as well as be opened to students and new artists to explore their practices and ideas.
Terpsichoring seeks to entertain, engage, stimulate conversation, nurture, and bring joy and positivity. It creates and tours original work that explores environmental topics from different perspectives, and storytelling in narrative and abstract forms.
Values:
- educate, engage and entertain audiences
- widely accessible
- helpful to society
- decisions informed by environmental responsibility
- support new/young artists in their creative expression
- open-minded
- explore cultural interchange and be culturally diverse
- committed to freedom of creativity
- truthful and thorough research
- learn and create through collaboration and engagement with experienced creators, including young creators
- commited to excellent work led by a moving body
Terpsichoring is a charity registered in England. Registered charity no. 1201714.