‘Locked Down’
'Locked Down' is a dance for film birthed during the Covid-19 pandemic and inspired by personal experiences that were brought forth by having to isolate. The film is a window into the mental and emotional states felt whilst the quarantine took place. These states in which the dancer inhabits express ideas of loneliness, anxiety, freedom and escapism. The lacking sensation of touch, repetitive patterns, restricted space, discovering oneself and finding freedom are also notions which fuelled the movement language.
Choreographer: Jordan James Bridge
Dance Artist: Izzac Carroll
Words: Conn Williams
Music: ‘Is It Cold In The Water?’ by SOPHIE (Flume & Eprom Remix) and ‘Klass’ by Tom Ashbrook
Film Producer: David Bewick
Photography: Pedro Labanca
Assistant Camera: Jade Parsley
Editor / Colour Grade: Pedro Lebanca
Premiere: Online September 2020
Commissioned by The Lawrence Batley Theatre & Studio Wayne McGregor
“Bridge is a young choreographer with the beginnings of a strong voice.”
Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian.
“Carroll draws attention to the much-missed sensation of touch”
“Now more than ever the need to create and share new work seems paramount. As we emerge from this moment of separation, stillness and reflection, dance has so much to contribute to a freshly minted community of togetherness and understanding. Dance connects people. We dance to move you and Jordan’s choreography touches raw.”
Wayne McGregor, Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor
Awards
'Best Experimental' - Andromeda Film Festival, Turkey, 2022
'Excellence in Choreography' - Aalchemy, 'Give Me A Break' Film Festival, NYC, 2022
‘Best Choreography’ - New Renaissance Film Festival 2021
‘Best Music/Dance Video’ - London International Web & Short Film Festival, 2021
