Husa Creation Space Grants – Off the Wall

Off the Wall are the latest artists to use HfC's Creation Space - a Husa initiative providing Cornwall-based artists with seed funding, coaching and the resources to test ideas and forge new work. They've been exploring and developing their latest project Wipeout! - a dynamic and interactive piece of aerial dance theatre commissioned by the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. 

Creation Space is part of our mission to connect Cornwall to the world. Over more than a decade our Husa programme has become an engine of support, giving artists, freelancers and organisations the space, connections and confidence to carve out creative careers in Cornwall. 

Off The Wall Aerial Dance was founded in 2019 by Becky, Charlotte and Grace, three dancers and aerialists based in the South West. They weave contemporary dance techniques with aerial stunts to craft energetic performance pieces that create a sense of flight.  

Charlotte from Off the Wall said:

“This Creation Space grant allowed us to run a week's R+D for the project to try out new ideas and collaborations before creation starts in July. We've had a fabulous week and are extremely grateful to Hall for Cornwall for the support.” 

The show will run every day over the 2025 summer holidays, alongside dedicated workshops throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

The project is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and by Falmouth University, Boardmasters Foundation and Hall for Cornwall.  

HfC Deputy Creative Director, Helen Tiplady, commented:  

“I’ve always been a massive fan of Off the Wall. Their gravity defying dance skills, their fearless drive to push themselves and limits. We’re proud to have been able to support them through our Creation Space programme. As a female led company, we’re delighted to watch their ideas take flight, and can’t wait to see the show over the summer.” 

Find out more about Off the Wall’s upcoming shows and workshops (including an appearance at Glastonbury Festival) at offthewallaerial.com 

Good Luck! / Chons Da! to Off the Wall in all their aerial endeavours 

For more about Husa, Creation Space and HfC artist support, visit the Husa page or get in touch. 

📸Dan Martin