HAPPENCHANCE is a promenade integrated dance, performance project for hospitals and hospices (but not exclusively - we have created our work so it can be engaging and enjoyable in a wide range of settings).

Initially devised for the University Hospitals of North Midlands, Artistic Director Rachael Lines created five new contemporary dance works, especially for the hospital environment and all who attend; in and outpatients, visitors and staff.

Performers travel between public spaces and corridors to wards, and specialist units - we can even venture outside on the hospital grounds. We have work suitable for Children’s wards, Renal Units (Kidney Dialysis), Chemotherapy, Stroke, General Wards and Outpatient waiting areas – in fact our work can be performed anywhere!

We have different work available for both indoor and outdoor settings. We tailor what we perform for the right environment, situation, hospital and patient need. It can include storytelling and live music.

We can also facilitate one-to-one and group activities for staff, visitors and patients.

It was made into an integrated dance piece and is performed with live music, composed by Greg Hall.

The work includes some audience interaction and the chance to make some paper aeroplanes!

Accompanied by pre-recorded music and a live Cello (composition by Greg Hall), dancers move around the environment alone and together.

This relaxing, breath-taking, beautiful and thought provoking work has been created for passers-by to enjoy as they travel to their next destination, and for those who want to sit and take time to watch and listen.

MUSE includes hints, twists and refelectioms of all our performance works. It is adapted to suit both the space we are performing and our audience.