City Steps
 

THE City Steps Dance Festival returned to sunny Liverpool over 12 June and 13 June 2014, with performances popping up just about everywhere including squares, plateaus and shop windows.

The event which was hosted by Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) and supported by City Central BID and IFB 2014 Culture brought a diverse mix of dance and movement to the sun kissed streets.

Needless to say, each presentation was met with much curiosity and enthusiasm as shoppers, tourists and commuters gathered to watch and at times even found themselves caught up in the action.

This is not something you see every day. It provided great entertainment and some refreshing respite amid the sweltering temperatures.

There were even 2 Tea Ladies from Axial Dance who were the cause of much fun as they pushed their cups and saucers around the City.

Sometimes the public reactions were priceless, with expressions ranging from the perplexed to the highly amused.

'The Deep' dance company drew a sizeable crowd for its colourful piece inside the TK Maxx shop window and had people of all ages beaming with delight.

There were many more offerings at numerous locations including Williamson Square, Mann Island, the Pier Head, Church Street as well as various shops and establishments.

Other contributions came from Taciturn, Company Chameleon, Liverpool Improvisation Collective and a floral spectacle by Italian duo Nicoletta Cabassi and Simona Lisi.

Karen Gallagher, Artistic Director of MDI said:- "City Steps is a chance to take world class dance out into the City and bring Liverpool to life. It is an opportunity for us to engage people in the art form as well as a chance to show the international business community the best in UK Culture and what Liverpool has to offer. MDI is thrilled to be an official partner of IFB Culture - One City, One Summer."

For further information about the event or the companies taking part please contact Laura Hall via:- laura@mdi.org.uk.

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