Some models aim to reproduce reality as closely as possible. Others need to step beyond everyday scale and become part of a story. Dance4Life brought us just such a brief: a striking bespoke shoe for its children\u2019s show formation, Keckov\u00fd GALA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The prop is more than background scenery. In the photographs, the dancers hold it and incorporate it directly into the performance. The familiar trainer shape takes on a new role as a recognisable motif throughout the choreography.<\/p>\n Behind the finished result were 3 days and 8 hours of continuous 3D printing<\/strong> \u2014 the 80 hours mentioned in the school\u2019s thank-you message. Large-format production turned the shoe into a prop with a bold sole, laces and a tall tongue.<\/p>\n Workshop photographs show the printing process and a pair of white prints before finishing. They reveal how the digital shape gradually becomes a physical object ready to take its place on stage.<\/p>\n On stage, the white prints give way to a glossy finish and striking details. In the group photograph, lighting also highlights the outlines of the soles. The transformation shows how 3D printing can provide a foundation for stage design.<\/p>\n For us, the value of this collaboration lies in what happened after printing: the object found its place in the choreography and became part of a shared performance.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks to Cubelab 3D printing Brno for creating the iconic prop for the whole formation. Together, we made something truly exceptional, designed specifically for us!\u201d<\/p>\n Dance4Life dance school, public Facebook post (translated from Czech)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Thank you to Dance4Life for their trust and for the photographs in which our work continues its own story.<\/p>\n We can create a bespoke object for a dance performance, theatre production or exhibition. Send us a sketch, photograph or description, approximate dimensions and details of how it will be used. Together, we will discuss production options and the next steps.<\/p>\n80 hours, layer by layer<\/h2>\n
From the workshop to the stage lights<\/h2>\n
What Dance4Life said about the collaboration<\/h2>\n
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