Dance Away The Spiders at Cathedral Gardens

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Dance Away The Spiders

Cathedral Gardens, Cathedral Quarter
12 October 2019

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Dance Away The Spiders explores repression, resistance, trauma and immigration from the perspectives of a group of young refugee women.

This performance is a celebration of the participants’ home nations and different cultures. Using visual art, textile art, dance and movement, Dance Away The Spiders creates a liberating performance for both participants and audience members to enjoy.

Part of Journeys Festival International Manchester.

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