From Anne Errington: "Late 2015 there was a performance at the CatStrand of all the different dance groups in the Glenkens. All ages took part, very young boys and girls, older women and all ages between but there were no men!! So when I heard of the Big Dance Pledge 2016 I thought let’s see if we can get the men dancing. The choreography was by Akram Khan, the music by Nitin Sawney. Workshops for people interested in working with groups were held all over the country - I went to one in Glasgow. In Akram Khan’s video he talks about common movements which unify us all, like washing, swaying, throwing arms in air, turning and more. So I went to the men shed and watched their normal activities. Their wood shaving and sweeping were so similar to the choreography….
40,000 people in 43 countries took part in the Big Dance 2016."
Performed by the Mens Shed Balmaclellan. Man washing face – Brian Jone. Man planing wood – Rob McLaughlin. Man moving objects – Tam Craig. Sweeping man – Alistair Stewart. Man in hat – Ned Maxwell. Lady throwing shavings – Anna Sanders. Choreographer – Anne Errington. Cinematographer – Ray Steinke. Camera assistant – Ian Biggar. Editor – Emily Tryon. Original music track composed by Nitin Sawhney. Hosted by CatStrand, New Galloway.
