Dance Exposed 2011 comprises a series of portable dance products that are created to feed into a city's cultural life. Inspired by the need to increase the profile of dance amongst a wider audience, Dance Exposed involves the commission of two dance pieces. These adaptable performances can take place in public streets, shopping centres, parks and other public spaces.

Audience comments:

"Beautiful piece of work, very nice to see dance theatre in a public space."

"Thought provoking, interesting, passionate."

"Great to see dance outside a conventional space. Great work."

"Weirdly exciting – not something you see everyday."

"It was the first time I have seen contemporary dance live and I think the idea of performing in public spaces like this is great to get people interested in dance."

"Choreography was brilliant."

"Energetic, powerful and entertaining."

"Totally cool - Brilliantly performed."

Title: Picture in a Frame
Description: Filip Van Huffel’s trade mark visceral movement style is utilised to the full as four dancers consider poise, placement and changing relationships in a restricted space.
Choreography: Filip Van Huffel
Performers: Ryan O'Neill, Deirdre Griffin, Lucia Kickham, Vasiliki Stasinaki
Photography: Joe Fox            
Video Production: BlueBird Media
Duration: 13 mins

Title: Not Now!...Later!
Description: This piece of physical and intimate dance theatre piece looks at a very private argument in a very public space. A couple, in the middle of an disagreement, struggle to deal with being in the company of strangers and two friends trying to have their say.
Choreography: Stevie Prickett

Performers: Ryan O'Neill, Deirdre Griffin, Lucia Kickham, Vasiliki Stasinaki

Photography: Joe Fox            
Video Production: BlueBird Media
Duration: 15 mins

Dance Exposed 2011 was principally funded by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The programme premiered at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's in the Ulster Museum October 2011.