Family Prom to return to BREC stage for 2023 featuring intergenerational dance performance

An intergenerational dance performance is set to take centre stage as the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and the Philharmonic South West Orchestra gear up for another Family Prom. In the midst of going on a musical journey across genres and through the ages, this year’s Family Prom event, taking place on September 16, will also feature a special performance entitled // Bookshelf //. Featuring intergenerational local family pairs as performers, // Bookshelf // is a seated dance based on the concept of parents reading books to their children, then those children reading books to their children and so on. The performance seeks to bring intergenerational family members closer through the power of music, shared experience and dance, with selected family pairs given the opportunity to join in the fun, on stage with the Philharmonic South West Orchestra. As performers, they will be guided through the process of learning choreography and working together in a rare opportunity for family members to dance with their loved one on stage whilst finding connection through the process and music. A Taster Workshop will be held for family pairs to understand and engage with the process before committing to rehearsals and performance, with registrations set to open on Tuesday August 1. This year’s Family Prom takes on the theme of ‘Melodic Moves’, celebrating eclectic dance music with a folksy feel, and will take patrons on a journey through music and dance from Spain, Romania, Olde Britain, Celtic and American fiddle, ballet and waltz, conducted and hosted by David Pye.