FIELD – SOMETHING FOR THE FUTURE NOW 2020 is a research project conceived in a physically distant world.

Unfolding through facilitating outdoor practice with dancers from the Edinburgh community and in collaboration with Associate Artists, Karen Tennent and Skye Reynolds, FIELD allowed everyone involved to move and be connected together in a physically distanced environment. Gathering safely outdoors over the summer, this constantly evolving practice was beautiful and uplifting.  Playing with space and distance in response to each other, the landscape and the elements to create a series of movement scores which formed the framework for the practice.

On Sunday 30th August, we shared this work in practice at the historic and majestic setting of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh over four hours in the afternoon.  Framed by some of the city’s most impressive landmarks, the wonderful open space of the park became the stage. There was room for everyone to be there safely, comfortably and to experience live dance performance happening in Edinburgh, during what would have been Festival time.

“It was joyous to see some live performance and playful and inventive dance.” - Audience Response

“A very special afternooon.” - Audience Response

CREATIVE TEAM

Concept and facilitation: Christine Devaney 
Associate Artists: Karen Tennent, Skye Reynolds
Core Field Researchers: Amy Robertson, Christine Devaney, Greg Sinclair, Lucas Chih-Peng Kao, Neil Callaghan, Tess Letham, Tony Mills, Skye Reynolds, Sky Su, Simone Kenyon

Community Field Researchers: Cynthia Cheung, Emili Astrom, Grahame Wilson, Jennifer Farmer Mark Saunders, Michael Sherin, Thomas Gotz
Event Safety Consultant: Fi Fraser
Event Stage Manager: Yvonne Buskie
Photography, Film: Lucas Chih-Peng Kao

Special thanks to: Ranger & Visitor Services Manager - Historic Environment Scotland, Annie Betts