Friday 21 August 2009

Dilly Dilly at Dance Base @ the Edinburgh Fringe

The ThreeWeeks review of Tabula Rasa's Dilly Dilly, which was a dance show for children:

Dilly Dilly is probably a flower who likes to dance. And why not? At Dance Base the slogan is "Give Dance a Chance", and this particular dance gives younger folk a chance to see a cute and charming performance. The garden set is beautiful. The dancing is assured, but maintains an air of childlike wonder as Dilly Dilly gradually learns more about herself and the natural world around her. The way that dance and nature is mixed seamlessly with video makes this a good introduction to dance for the young TV literate generation accustomed to programmes like 'The Teletubbies'. While not a show for dance purists, its engaging opening and style mean that 'Dilly Dilly' is pitched perfectly at its target children's audience.

tw rating: 4/5

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