Coleg Ceredigion students have been getting involved in activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the controversial flooding of Capel Celyn, near Bala.

As part of their programme of activities, students from the Level 2 Pathways to the Creative Arts and Sciences course were fortunate to take part in a dance workshop led by the celebrated performer, Eddie Ladd.

Eddie is currently touring Wales in a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru production based on the drowning of Capel Celyn, Dawns Ysbrydion, along with fellow performers Angharad Price Jones and Coleg Ceredigion staff member, Anna ap Robert.

Billed as a “story of endangered cultures, language suppression and the subjugation of cultures,” Dawns Ysbrydion opened at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival to great acclaim.

During the one-off workshop, Eddie encouraged students to have confidence in their own work and performances and to explore the themes raised such as cultural identity, communities and language.

“It’s great to throw together in situ and to respond directly to the students’ work created,” said Eddie.

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