A unique light project zigzags across the GLOW route. The project began several weeks before GLOW, involving dozens of dancers from Kunstkwartier Helmond. In Light Parade, created by the Italian artist collective Onda Studio, people just like you and me dance in illuminated costumes, performing a spectacular choreography and surprising audiences at various locations along the GLOW route. A light festival as a stage for dance!
Light Parade is a participatory project in which community, light, art and technology come together to create a travelling performance. The light artwork adapts to its surroundings, the people and the possibilities of each moment. This means the artwork looks different wherever it is presented around the world. The project brings light, music, dance and theatre to the streets of Helmond. The illuminated costumes are designed for everyone, regardless of age, size or dance experience. Thanks to their integrated control and programming system, music, dance and light are seamlessly synchronised.
The choreography and lighting design are created by Luciënne Lambermont. The choreography is about two groups trying to bring a heart together. They are literally searching for connection. The choreography is therefore aptly titled “Connection Found!” During a series of workshops, the dancers from Kunstkwartier were trained not only to master the choreography, but also to get used to the illuminated costumes and performing in an outdoor environment. This collaboration between all the enthusiastic participants creates a unique experience in which everyone contributes to the performance and to the experience of GLOW. Their combined efforts result in a surprising flash mob that catches the audience off guard at different moments and locations along the route.
Look around you and try to spot Light Parade!
