the whitworth social

“All you need is the space and the right soundtrack”
- Dave Haslam

Do you like a good knees up? Did you waltz round the floor to the Phil Moss Dance Band? Were you a regular at The Ritz Northern Soul All-nighters? Did you rave at the Hacienda? Were you at The Smiths first ever gig? Did you go and watch Top of the Pops being recorded in Rusholme? Ever taken a dance class? Do you dance on your own in your bedroom to a favourite record? If dance and music have played a part in your life in Manchester we would like to hear from you.

Artist Lucienne Cole is working on a project with the Whitworth Art Gallery looking at social dance. There will be a research introduction to the project culminating with a live performance and an open dance event for all to join in. There will also be print material produced to document the project.

You can help us by telling us your stories and experiences of dancing and music in Manchester. Please download this Whitworth Social Survey and email it to us at whitworth.projects@googlemail.com