Cheshire Dance to perform at Chester’s Roam the Rows event

Jul 30 2009 Flintshire Chronicle

CHESTER’S importance as an historic port has inspired a new street performance.

Stir will see 40 professional dancers take over Watergate Street as part of Roam the Rows, Chester Performs' free community street arts event.

The performance will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

The piece, produced by Cheshire Dance, is inspired by the history of Watergate Street, from the days when the River Dee was a major port to the present day.

Programme manager of Chester Performs, Amber Knipe said : “Roam the Rows is a celebration of Chester and we felt Stir embodied this idea.’

Dance director for Cheshire Dance, Jacqueline McCormick, has collaborated with Chester artist, Ruth Spencer, to choreograph the piece.

Roam the Rows will feature performances by professional artists, musicians, dancers and storytellers.

Visitors will be able to take part in live doodles and visual art displays as well a join in games and treasure hunts.

To find out more visit the website www.chesterperforms.com