Doorstep Duets
Overview
Now in its fifth year, Doorstep Duets was originally created in 2021 by New Adventures and Farnham Maltings as a response to social isolation. Offering free opportunities for local communities to enjoy world-class dance performances on their street, in their park, or through local community organisations.
This year, we have created a brand-new short piece, My Feet Don't Quite Touch the Floor, with choreographer Shelby Williams to tour throughout the South-East of England during July 2025. The creation of this piece is overseen by New Adventures artistic team Kerry Biggin and Etta Murfitt in collaboration with company dancers.
About My Feet Don't Quite Touch the Floor
Have you ever let your mind wander? Lost in a daydream, what did you wonder? Meet Reverie. They know this is where they belong, but it doesn’t feel quite ‘right’. Should they sit on their hands until this feeling passes? With a growing sense of curiosity, Reverie must walk away from their dreams and ideas or find the courage to embrace them.
This imaginative story is inspired by the experiences of two legendary dancers at the beginning of their own dance journeys. It was their ability to seek their own paths and let their minds wander that inspired their extraordinary careers as dancers, makers and creative leaders. However, this remarkable skill was not always seen in such a positive light.
When we embrace wonder, we unleash possibility and creativity. What colour is your imagination?
Download a conversation with choreographer Shelby Williams to find out more about the inspiration behind My Feet Don't Quite Touch the Floor.
Tour Listings
Public Performances
All performances are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather conditions.
1 July 2025 Farnham Library, Farnham Maltings 2.00pm
2 July 2025 Farnham Maltings Bridge Square 5.15pm
11 July 2025 Culver Square, Colchester 1.15pm and 2.00pm
12 July 2025 Mercury Theatre, Colchester 12.00pm
16 July 2025 Marlowe Theatre time TBC
18 July 2025 Dalby Square, Margate 12.00pm
22 July 2025 Woking Library 10.00am and 11.00am
22 July 2025 Henry Plaza, Woking 12.00pm
22 July 2025 Addlestone Library 3.00pm
23 July 2025 Walton Library 10.00am and 11.00am
23 July 2025 Molesey Library 2pm and 3.00pm
24 July 2025 Merstham Library 10.00am
24 July 2025 Redhill Library 12.00pm
24 July 2025 Belfry Shopping Centre 2.00pm
24 July 2025 Redhill Library 3.00pm
25 July 2025 Longmead Centre, Epsom 10.00am
25 July 2025 Epsom Library 11.30am and 1.30pm
25 July 2025 Ashtead Library 3.30pm
26 July 2025 Latitude Festival time TBC
Company
Production and Touring Crew
Photos & Videos
Previous Doorstep Duets productions
Hum by Anjali Mehra, 2024
Back to Us by Glenn Graham, 2023
Ding Dong by Sophia Hurdley, 2022
High Tide by Daisy May Kemp, 2022
A Doorstep Duet by Paul Smethurst, 2021
Partners
Thank you to our Partners and Funders.
Special thanks to The Backstage Trust, The Bernard Sunley Foundation, The Head Family.