7 hilarious photos of ‘bouncy pink pied pipers’ dancing through Birmingham

A hilarious promenade performance took place in Birmingham city centre this afternoon, as a team of big, bouncy pink pied pipers led smiling crowds from Victoria Square down New Street and to the Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham, as part of the Birmingham International Dance Festival.

The troupe began with the Le Grande Phase, a promenade performance from Victoria Square, then along New Street and to the Bullring by way of the iconic Bull; before heading to St. Martins Square.

Performing for around 45 minutes in total, the members of dance group Cie DidierThéron later took part in an ‘AIR’ performance, once again at Victoria Square in the evening.

The public interactive art was part of the Birmingham Dance Festival, an award-winning biennial festival presenting a vibrant programme of international dance in venues and public spaces across the city.

Here’s 7 hilarious images from the Birmingham performance:

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Produced by DanceXchange and returning for its sixth festival between 1st – 24th June, the festival showcases fantastic dance in Birmingham’s theatres and taking over the city’s streets and squares with show-stopping free performances.

Inspired by themes of imagination, body, mindfulness, and digital art, BIDF aims to share great choreography, opening up new and surprising ways for the public to experience dance.

Events and activities have included an early morning rave, social dance, mass participation events, family-friendly activities, freestyle fusion, and immersive Virtual Reality experiences.

For more about where they’re performing in the city, Have a look at the full schedule for the weekend here: www.bidf.co.uk.