Film by Alexandra Palace
About the Creation
Led by Alexandra Palace, dancer and choreographer Tom Hobden and his company UNIT collaborated with residents from Latimer House to create a film based around their memories and feelings.
The residents choreographed professional dancers with support from Tom, bringing their stories and experiences to life. These touching and energising films were screened at the Haringey Feast.
About the Artist
UNIT, led by Tom Hobden, are champions of everyday dancing! They are all about spreading movement positivity and creating memorable, creative experiences that get everyone dancing for their health, happiness and moments of meaningful connection.
UNIT has toured 5 intergenerational performances, created 2 outdoor spectacles, 4 dance parties, produced 5 bespoke commissions to bring venues and their communities closer, screened 5 dance films nationally and internationally and engaged over 1000+ participants in regular classes, youth companies, graduate labs and residences. They have worked with young people, elders, care homes, workplaces, universities and other inclusive settings integrating over 20 professional dancers with complete beginners.
They have been associate artists with Dance East and Studio Wayne MacGregor and have partnerships with Saffron Hall, The Junction and Collusion and been regularly funded through Arts Council England, Start East and Associate Artist schemes.
About the Community
Residents from Latimer House shared their memories, stories and personal experiences which were reflected in choreography performed by professional dancers for the Haringey Feast.
Latimer House, located in South Tottenham, provides retirement housing along with health and wellbeing activities for residents.