Beach of Dreams: Dance and Light on the Welsh Coast
In May 2025, I had the privilege of photographing a captivating dance performance on the sands of West Shore beach, Llandudno, as part of the UK-wide coastal arts festival, Beach of Dreams. This festival, presented by Cywaith Dawns Collective, celebrates the unique heritage, cultures, and futures of our coastlines in the face of the climate emergency.Facebook+11beachofdreams.org+11beachofdreams.org+11
A Performance in Harmony with Nature
The dancers moved with grace and intention, their choreography echoing the rhythms of the waves and the whispers of the sea breeze. The performance was not just a display of artistic expression but also a poignant reminder of our deep connection to the natural world and the pressing need to protect it.
Capturing the Moment
Photographing this event was an immersive experience. The interplay of natural light, the fluidity of movement, and the raw beauty of the coastal landscape provided a rich tapestry of visual elements. Each frame aimed to encapsulate the essence of the performance and the spirit of the festival.
Reflecting on the Experience
This event was a testament to the power of art in fostering community engagement and environmental awareness. It was an honour to document such a meaningful performance that seamlessly blended creativity, culture, and conservation.
Traeth Breuddwydion: Dawns a Goleuni ar Arfordir Cymru
Ym mis Mai 2025, cefais y fraint o dynnu lluniau o berfformiad dawns hynod ar draeth Pen Morfa, Llandudno, fel rhan o'r ŵyl gelfyddydol genedlaethol Traeth Breuddwydion. Mae'r ŵyl hon, a gyflwynir gan Cywaith Dawns, yn dathlu treftadaeth unigryw, diwylliannau a dyfodol ein harfordiroedd yn wyneb yr argyfwng hinsawdd.
Perfformiad mewn Cytgord â Natur
Symudodd y dawnswyr gyda gras a phwrpas, gan adleisio rhythmau'r tonnau a sibrydion y gwynt môr. Nid perfformiad artistig yn unig oedd hwn, ond atgof pwerus o'n cysylltiad dwfn â'r byd naturiol a'r angen dybryd i’w warchod.
Casglu'r gweddill
Roedd tynnu lluniau o'r digwyddiad hwn yn brofiad ymdrochol. Roedd y cyfuniad o olau naturiol, symudiad hylifol a harddwch amrwd y dirwedd arfordirol yn cynnig gweledigaeth gyfoethog. Roedd pob llun yn ceisio dal hanfod y perfformiad a ysbryd yr ŵyl.
Myfyrio ar y Profiad
Roedd y digwyddiad hwn yn dystiolaeth o bŵer y celfyddydau i feithrin ymgysylltiad cymunedol ac ymwybyddiaeth amgylcheddol. Roedd yn anrhydedd gallu dogfennu perfformiad mor ystyrlon, oedd yn uno creadigrwydd, diwylliant a chadwraeth.
Beach Of Dreams West Shore
North Wales Performing Arts
North Wales Photography
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