FluxDelux
FluxDelux is a no-experience-required participatory experience. Movement scores, created and narrated by choreographers Peggy Baker, Jera Wolfe and Jaz ‘Fairy J’ Simone provide a simple set of guidelines for participants to follow and interpret in their own, unique way. Highly flexible, presenters can offer an in-person group workshop/performance experience, or individuals can initiate their own exploration of the work at home. FluxDelux is recommended for participants aged 9 - 90 who share in the creation of a spontaneous choreography either on their feet, using a wheelchair, or any other mobility device. Peggy Baker Dance Projects offers this experience to you completely free as far into the future as possible! Simply hit the play button below to begin your Flux Delux experience.
For Presenters: In a group setting in which the participants access the sound file via handheld devices and earphones at staggred start times, result in a multi-layered, ever-evolving and constantly recalibrating spontaneous choreography. Throughout FluxDelux, participants navigate new and creative physical experiences that explore how we can all share space, hold space, and make space together. A gloriously eventful collective choreography arises through surprising, poetic, and empathetic encounters with others within the imperative of social distancing.
Creative technologist: Jacob Niedzwiecki.
Soundscape created by Joshua Van Tassel
FluxDelux was originally created with Tangled Art + Disability and students from Rosedale Heights School of the Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take?
The timing for FluxDelux is flexible. The full FluxDelux score with all three choreographic adventures lasts roughly 30 minutes.
What is the best space to present FluxDelux?
FluxDelux can be presented either indoors or outdoors on falt surfaces suitable for mobility devices. This updated version has been designed specifically to adapt to COVID-19 health, safety and physical distancing guidelines.
Do participants need to arrive at the same time?
No! The participant is in charge of when to press play on their device. So, they can begin at any time during the presentation.
What do participants need?
A smartphone, a set of headphones, and a sense of adventure! For participants without a device, printed instructions can be posted around the space to provide guidelines for taking part.
What age group is this for?
FluxDelux is recommended for anyone 9 – 90+ years. Canes, strollers, walkers and wheelchairs are all welcomed
What You’ll Need
iPhone or smartphone if you have one
headphones
sensible shoes
comfortable clothes that are easy to move in
make sure you have a safe pocket for your device
water bottle
your sense of adventure
travel light
avoid heavy or unwieldy bags
FluxDelux participants, Ottawa 2015. Photography by Michel Dozois.
FluxDelux participants during Nuit Blanche Toronto, 2015. Photography by Sean Howard.
FluxDelux participants at Nathan Phillips Square as part of the Parapan Am Games, 2015. Photography by Nicole Myers.
The original development of FluxDelux was supported by: