Metamorphosis explores the Carnival tradition of whole body painting as an empowering, transformative and life changing experience. This groundbreaking project will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for women and artists to tell their stories through the unique art form, creating beautiful, thought provoking imagery.
Cabasa will change the lives of peri and post natal women experiencing feelings of anxiety and isolation through this artist led outreach and engagement project. An exciting team of emerging and established artists will be trained by high profile industry leaders, learning the incredible power of art as a catalyst for positive change.
“This project has potential to help women struggling with negative body image. I whole heartedly support the project and would be happy to refer patients who might be interested in taking part” Dr Aisha Malik (MbChb, BSc, MRCGP). Tameside GP.
More about this project soon. If you would like to be involved email: [email protected]
Global Grooves‘s Project Phoenix, a fire recovery project commission after a storage mill burned down containing previous costumes and structures we helped create. We project managed the making of costumes (made with handmade fabrics) and large puppets for Global Grooves over a 2 year period.
Costumes and puppets by Global Grooves and Cabasa Carnival Arts
Lead Costume Artists and Makers – Emily Wood, Iola Weir, Tony Mason, Mel Roberts.
THE TEAM
Design & Concept – Cabasa Carnival Arts, Iola Weir & Candida Boyes
Artistic Director – Emily Wood
Head design and sculpture by the queen of faces AKA Melanie Roberts
Mechanics and movement by the genius that is Ian Broscomb
Beautiful face decoration designed by Lizzie Rigby
Silks & Fabric – Emily Wood
Team of Amazing Artists:
Abbie Boughton
Becky Bryson
Dan Jones
Eleanor Kalaher
Ellesse Young
Fiona Bunting
Gordon Banks
Helen Findlay
Jon Mambo
Julia Walker
Lauren Moore
Lucinda Potter
Rachel Elaine
Huge thanks go to Global Grooves – Manchester for The Vale and their additional support on the day.
Photo by Mark Waugh & Christian Dyson
The Tempest (Global Grooves 2016) – in the 400th anniversary year since Shakespeare’s death, this Carnival drew influence from themes of conflict, transformation and harmony from his final play “The Tempest”, retold through global Carnival traditions.
Creating Carnival is an artists development programme for new Carnival practitioners designed to offer a complete pathway into the profession. The 2016 programme identified 6 established Carnival artists on the cusp of regional and national profile, and helped to move them to the next stage in their carnival careers.
Carnival Lead Artists Team:
Adriana Rosso – Guest Jab Choreographer
Bridget Withycombe-Wharton – Lead Choreographer
Emily Wood – Lead Visual Artists
Helen Curtis– Lead Music Artist
Kate Rothery – Producer
Rowan Taylor – Lead Visual Artists
Web links:
Global Grooves – www.globalgrooves.org
Creating Carnival – www.creatingcarnival.org
Future Leaders – www.futureleaders.org.uk
Sponsors and Funders:
Arts Council England
Bangdrum CIC
British Airways
Contemporânea Percussion
Photo credits: Christian Dyson
Lead Artists:
Adriana Rosso – Lead Choreographer
Emily Wood – Lead Costume Artist
Hannah Jones – Print Designer
Jack Tinker – Musical Director
Kate Rothery – Elephant Dresser
Leon Patel – Artistic Director
Manuela Benini – Zamana Choreographer
Marium Mohammed – Lead Costume Artist
Melanie Roberts – headdress Designer
Mike Green – Lead Elephant Designer
Natalie Lawson – Lead Costume Designer
Rajeev Gupta – Bhangra Choreographer
Rowan Taylor – Burrokeets Dresser
Vicky Richards– Lead Costume Artist
Creative Partners:
Adriana Rosso Dance – Choreography
Bhangracise.co.uk – Bhangra Dance
Cabasa Carnival Arts – Costume
Dream Engine – Heliosphere
Handmade Samba (Handmade Parade) – Percussion
Mambo Amp – Parade Amplification
Manchester School of Samba – Percussion
Nutkhut – Zamana
Orixa Bloco – Percussion
Sambafriq – Percussion
The Vale – Studio and Rehearsal Venue
