In May 2009, SDNA were appointed as Artistic Directors of 12 Moves to bring a fresh digital perspective to this ambitious dance project. 

SDNA developed a new approach to a large scale participatory project, by bringing together an exciting creative team including composer Mira Calix (Warp Records), choreographer Jennifer Irons, code master Evan Raskob, dramaturg Stephen Wilson and costume designer Julia Kalache.

They took inspiration from the stories of prominent Victorian Collectors retold by Gaston Phillips – the keeper of the Worcester Museum and Gallery collection, and created a narrative to inspire participants from different ages and backgrounds as well as our artistic team. 

‘The Story of Robert Fletcher’ – a fairytale that tied Worcestershire’s past and present, and unfolded the life of an obsessive Victorian Collector who found and imprisoned magical creatures was presented through guerrilla projections, flashmobs, interactive installations and shop window performances.

12 Moves culminated in a large-scale outdoor, dance and digital son et lumiere finale, sited in the impressive arches of the viaduct on the riverbank.

12 Moves was commissioned by Dancefest for Dancing for the Games programme, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands.