Monday, February 01, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
FORUM
Just a reminder that my Dance Forum and my Communication Forum are open to new members. Why not come on over and join in the discussion or start a new thread of your own?
I look forward to chatting with you there.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
1Voice Weekend (Update)
The 1Voice weekend was, once again, a huge success and it was so good to meet up with many old friends and to get to know some of the new families and children coming through.
My thanks to all who were involved in the organisation and running of the weekend for making this such an enjoyable and valuable event.
My thanks to all who were involved in the organisation and running of the weekend for making this such an enjoyable and valuable event.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
1Voice Weekend
This weekend (Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November) sees me join 1Voice in Blackpool. I am looking forward to renewing a lot of old friendships and making some new ones.
It's hard to believe that this is the TENTH anniversary of the Blackpool weekends! Congratulations to Katie, Tamsin and all those committee members and volunteers who have worked so hard over the years to enable this event to happen and to be such a valuable success.
It's hard to believe that this is the TENTH anniversary of the Blackpool weekends! Congratulations to Katie, Tamsin and all those committee members and volunteers who have worked so hard over the years to enable this event to happen and to be such a valuable success.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Cosmic Celebrations
In 2000/2001, with funding from a Millennium Award, I put together a full stage production of a dance performance called "Cosmic Celebrations". Working with a group of friends, I choreographed the whole performance, wrote the music, booked the theatre, even planned the lighting scheme. The performance took place at Pacific Road Theatre, Birkenhead on 20th April 2001.
Below are parts 1 and 3 of the show. Part 2 will follow shortly.
Below are parts 1 and 3 of the show. Part 2 will follow shortly.
Labels: Alan Martin, Cosmic Celebrations, Millennium Project
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Films
Two posts in one day!
As mentioned in my previous post, I am involved in the making of no less than three short films at the moment.
As mentioned in my previous post, I am involved in the making of no less than three short films at the moment.
- I have been working with the Callup Group in Liverpool to produce a promotional DVD, showing the sterling work which they do as a mutual support group.
- A filmmaker called Andy Taylor Smith is making a cinema "short" about a pivotal moment in my life. This is nearing completion now.
- Thanks to an Arts Council award, I have been working on a short dance film based on two dancers. I am dancing with Laura Haughey and have been very fortunate to have Bill Hopkinson as dramaturg. I plan to show the film at film festivals next year and, eventually, to put it up on YouTube.

Colourscape Merton and Clapham Common
August and September have been absolutely manic - so much so that I haven't had chance to post anything on here!
I am involved in the making of three short films but will talk about those in a separate post. This post is about my latest work with Colourscape/Eye Music.
16/17/18th September I was again working with David Stevens, this time at St Ann's School in Morden, South London, creating music and movement with some of the lovely children there and culminating in a fabulous performance on the Friday.
On the Saturday, the weather was absolutely brilliant and I again danced with Michèle Lainé in Colourscape on Clapham Common, both in my chair and also some floor work. We were joined for one dance by Mr Silver and a number of people commented on how terrific that was.
Photos will follow shortly.
I am involved in the making of three short films but will talk about those in a separate post. This post is about my latest work with Colourscape/Eye Music.
16/17/18th September I was again working with David Stevens, this time at St Ann's School in Morden, South London, creating music and movement with some of the lovely children there and culminating in a fabulous performance on the Friday.
On the Saturday, the weather was absolutely brilliant and I again danced with Michèle Lainé in Colourscape on Clapham Common, both in my chair and also some floor work. We were joined for one dance by Mr Silver and a number of people commented on how terrific that was.
Photos will follow shortly.
Labels: Alan Martin, Colourscape, Eye Music, Michèle Lainé, St Ann's Morden
Friday, July 31, 2009
Colourscape, Sutton (Cont.)
I have now put together a slide show of some of the photos of me dancing with Michèle (Be sure to turn up your speakers!) :

Labels: Alan Martin, Colourscape, Michele Laine
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Colourscape, Sutton
June and July were absolutely manic, with trips to Ulverston, Preston, Barnsley, Wakefield, Rotherham, Devon and Sutton! I guess the greatest thrill for me was dancing in Colourscape at Sutton with Michèle Lainé, a brilliant acrobat and performer. You can view a slideshow of our work by visiting my website at Mouse on the Move - What's New. .
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Relaunch of Forum
First of all, an apology! I have been so busy this year that it has been difficult to make time to update this blog. I will try harder - honest!
Now to the reason for this post. Sadly, earlier this year, the Forum I was hosting on Dance and Communication issues was invaded by a bunch of idiots ( I could use another word, but I won't!), leaving inappropriate postings, pictures and website links. This left me with no option other than to delete all posts and purge the membership list.
I have now put into place a number of security measures. All memberships now have to be approved by me. Registration only takes a couple of minutes.
If you have any interest in starting or joining in discussions on Dance or Communication issues, do come on over and join me - it will be lonely without you! The link is Alan's Forum .
Now to the reason for this post. Sadly, earlier this year, the Forum I was hosting on Dance and Communication issues was invaded by a bunch of idiots ( I could use another word, but I won't!), leaving inappropriate postings, pictures and website links. This left me with no option other than to delete all posts and purge the membership list.
I have now put into place a number of security measures. All memberships now have to be approved by me. Registration only takes a couple of minutes.
If you have any interest in starting or joining in discussions on Dance or Communication issues, do come on over and join me - it will be lonely without you! The link is Alan's Forum .
Monday, November 03, 2008
ISAAC Story Writing Competition (Continued)
It was a tremendous thrill to attend the Story Reading Reception at Downing Street recently and to receive my certificate as the UK adult winner. It was brilliant, too, to renew many old acquaintances.
Huge thanks to Liz Moulam and Patrick Poon from Communication Matters, who had worked so hard to make sure the evening was such a huge success.
Huge thanks to Liz Moulam and Patrick Poon from Communication Matters, who had worked so hard to make sure the evening was such a huge success.



