LETTING THE LIGHT IN
a connected conversation for a dis-united nation

In this online conversation with voices from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, hosted by an artist returning to live in England after two decades living in Germany, panellists discuss the specifics of the state of community dance in their locations as we navigate Brexit, the pandemic, war in Europe and the climate crisis.

“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in”
From “Anthem ” by Leonard Cohen (1992.
Hosted by Jo Parkes (Dance Artist, Director and Educator), with Tony Mills (Artistic Director, DanceBase, Edinburgh), Diane Hebb (Director, Arts Engagement, Arts Council Wales), Catherine Young, Artistic Director/CEO, Dawns i Bawb, Mags Bryne & Guests From Du Dance Youth Projects and Steering Group, Zoie Golding MBE (Artistic Director Zoielogic Dance Company).

Letting The Light In

This is the set I had prepared for PaSSion's 25th Birthday on March 14th 2020. 
I have recorded it in its entirety as a tribute to the fallen DFOP David Shuttlewood.
The first track is extremely poignant for many reasons, and this was due to be the last time I was ever going to play this version at Passion as I had decided to retire it so that it wasn't overplayed.
I  have thought long and hard about whether posting this set was the right thing to do, in the end I decided that the love that is shown at Passion needs to be shared. 
This was an event that will be remembered for many reasons, some will never be forgotten. 
This ones for you Dave, a true DFOP 
Love & Kisses
JFK x

JFK's Closing Set at Passion25. In tribute to DS a true DFOP.

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