Project Archive

2018

6 Feet, 3 Shoes

“A perfect fusion of fun, rhythm, emotion and magic.” Scottish Storytelling Centre

Premiered - 2018 / Restaged for touring - 2019

Artists

  • Concept - Jen Wren

  • Choreography - Jen Wren & Originating Cast

  • Music - An array of arrangements of Spanish & Scottish traditional music

  • Original Compositions - Ross Ainsley & Amy Geddes

  • Costumes - Jen Wren

  • Lighting - Mark Baker

  • Originating Cast (R&D) - Jen Wren, Susana Aguila & Luisa Galan.

  • Also performed by - Leticia Cabezudo, Charlotte Matthiessen, Emily. Al Macsween, Cormac Byrne, Maribel Garcia, Lowena Hoskin, Amy Geddes, Caterina McEvoy. David Connah and Emily O’Shea

  • Photography - Boneshaker

6 Feet, 3 Shoes is Slanjayvah Danza’s acclaimed dance-theatre production celebrating friendship, cultural exchange and the joy of dancing together. Created by choreographer Jen Wren, the work brings Scottish traditional dance, flamenco and contemporary movement into a vibrant fusion driven by live fiddle, guitar, song and percussion.

Told through the true story of three women — two from Spain, one from Scotland — whose lives intertwine across borders, the piece blends percussive footwork, storytelling, music and humour with moments of deep emotional resonance. From fiery flamenco sections to the rhythmic precision of Scottish step dance, the show reveals how people find family, belonging and understanding across cultures, even without sharing a language.

At heart, 6 Feet, 3 Shoes is a celebration: of friendship, of music, of traditions carried across generations. Audiences are invited not only to watch but to join in — clapping, stamping rhythms, and often finishing with a ceilidh-style social dance. This sense of connection has made the piece a favourite among rural, family and festival audiences alike.

Slanjayvah Danza are forever grateful to the many organisations that have supported the journey of 6 Feet, including Arts Council England, and Creative Scotland, and the many, many venues, audiences, producers, project friends and behind-the-scenes supporters who are too many name but without whom this project would not have happened.

“A true story of friendship … showcasing the power of sharing cultures. A beautiful blend of Scotland and Spain, this show is not to be missed.”

— Broadway Baby

Touring and Accolades

6 Feet, 3 Shoes was an international success and a rural touring powerhouse. It premiered at Seven Arts (Leeds) in 2018 and was then restaged in 2019 at Kala Sangam (New Bradford Arts Centre) ahead of a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe during which it picked up multiple accolades, including Mervin Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Fringe top 5 dance show, award credits from The Place and a nomination for the Total Theatre Award.

With support from Arts Council England, the RTDI network, the National Rural Touring Forum, The Touring Network, China Plate, The Place and Creative Scotland's Touring Fund- 6 Feet, 3 Shoes continued touring until the end of 2022, completing over 100 performances with equal amounts of community activities.

“The atmosphere is infectious” - Highlights Rural Touring

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