'I do not even sunbathe naked'

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Dozens of women have volunteered to dance naked for the show

Would you dance naked on the stage to punk music in front of an audience of strangers?

That is exactly what one show at the Edinburgh Fringe is asking women to do.

It is part of a performance called Trilogy, which the authors describe as a venture into modern feminism.

Dozens have women volunteered to take part and after a little practise they are now dancing naked every night.

Nic Green, the artistic director responsible for the show, also performs in it.

She said the "high-energy naked ensemble dancing" was a "celebration of the differences and diversities between us".

Ms Green said she now had a solid group of volunteers but was always looking for more women to take part in the show at The Arches at St Stephen's.

"The more the merrier," she said.

"The more the difference between us, the richer the process - any age, ability, background, we welcome everybody."

Rachel and Becki said it was "invigorating" to take part

Two of the volunteers Rachel Amey and Becki Gerrard said they were "invigorated" and "energised" by taking part and encouraged other women to give a it try.

Rachel, 39, who lives in Edinburgh, said: "I came along for a chat and a cup of tea, then I really liked the women who were organising it.

"That was just a week ago and I've just been on stage dancing naked. It was brilliant."

Becki, 24, from Glasgow, said she had been looking for a women's movement which recreated the thrill of earlier times.

"It feels exciting to have something that is alive in my lifetime." she said.

"It seems like it was all kicking off in the 50s and 60s and now it is about finding a group to share it with."

Rachel said: "It is really moving to be working with women who are younger than me and be thinking the same stuff is true as when I was in my 20s.

"It is really inspiring."

She added that it was one of the scariest things she had ever done.

"I don't even sunbathe naked," she said.

"But there is something about it.

"It is really important because women are scared to be seen for who they really are."