Photo Credit: Youichi Sakata

Returning to nature, harmonious coexistence and co-creation of human and nature.

The collaboration of dancers and musicians make out dynamic and lyrical performance.

CREDITS

Music: Koji Kawai, Toshiaki Komori

Funded by Toshima Mirai cultural foundation

“…the autonomous and fluid body movement is a masterpiece.”

by Art critic Tetsuya Miyata

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Akiko Ono and Makiko Hata

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 40 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/846598429

Photo Credit: Youichi Sakata

Photo Credit: Youichi Sakata

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

Three contrasting solos at the three different spaces.

The dancer’s body express stillness, movement and her thoughts.

CREDITS

Sculpture : “Recurrence Eternity” by Tomoyo Hiraiwa

Music: Micheal Wall, Kouji, Kawai

Funded by Nagagawa Special Steel Inc.

”..needless to say it is inventive, playful and exceptionally well executed”

by Donald Stewart, Fringe Reviews

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Takako Segawa and Akiko Ono

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 1

LENGTH OF WORK: 22 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: Trailer - https://res.cthearts.com/event/34:3474/34:63420/

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

It is permitted to alter the shape and structure of the sculpture Standing Still. I recall that the material of aluminium was precious in the era of Napoleon III... Then the silver feet lead me to…

CREDITS

Sculptor: Hiroshi Kinoshita

Music: Masaki Yoshida

Film and Editor: Shigeru Kawai

“I watched it a few times just because the grace, poise and the fluidity of the movement abounded”

by Donald Stewart Fringe Reviews

CHOREOGRAPHER: Akiko Ono

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 1

LENGTH OF WORK: 5 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/YFDGle9QgWY

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

Photo Credit: Shigeru Kawai

Photo Credit: Grace Elliott

On Paper was the title piece for Anita’s self produced show; A choreographic showcase which brought together emerging and established choreographers to present pieces inspired by the theme of hidden illness. On Paper tells the story of Anita’s personal journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a disorder where a person experiences chronic and often debilitating neurological symptoms. Danced to Runner by Dustin O’Halloran and a text written by Anita’s Father Richard Mannings and voiced by Anita.

GENRE: Contemporary-Ballet Fusion

CHOREOGRAPHER: Anita Mannings

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 5 minutes 40 seconds

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum size: 6m x 7m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SeOe-Gf5KKM?si=Mn4WRpATt2JfrfmB

Photo Credit: Rog Palmer

Photo Credit: Rog Palmer

Photo Credit: Bri Zubick

Dare you to doubt me was a piece made for film, inspired by the constant rejection that most dancers, in particular females, experience in the dance industry. Influenced by and danced to the song of the same name by The Script, Anita wanted to shine a light on the harsh and sometimes inappropriate criticism that female dancers experience during professional training and their careers. In the video, you will witness true words that have been spoken by people during the dancer’s careers, but despite this they have kept going.

GENRE: Contemporary-Jazz fusion

CHOREOGRAPHER: Anita Mannings

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 4

LENGTH OF WORK: 2 minutes 28 seconds

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum size: 8m x 10m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0F8L9ck1fg

VIDEO CREDITS: Little Squid Films

Photo Credit: Anita Mannings

Photo Credit: Little Squid Films

Photo Credit: Deerecting Prod

Moments is a short piece inspired by the pure joy of movement and of being oneself. Danced to Moments by Kidnap Kid featuring Leo Stannard, the piece fuses Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary styles in order to create a dynamic, colourful and joyful choreography filled with themes of Nostalgia, Celebration and Joy.

GENRE: Contemporary-Jazz fusion

CHOREOGRAPHER: Anita Mannings

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 1 minute 11 seconds

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum size: 6m x 7m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz dj-60nQQs

VIDEO CREDITS: Deerecting Prod

Photo Credit: Deerecting Prod

Photo Credit: Deerecting Prod

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

A man crawls to his death. Spilling out the essence of life, he envisions vivid memories to accompany his decline...

The Multi-Award Winning short film 'Descent' was filmed in the iconic location of the feature film 'The King's Speech'.

It features Sade Alleyne, Renako McDonald, Roman Tio, Antoine Marc.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Antoine Marc

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 4

LENGTH OF WORK: 4 minutes 56 seconds

AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: N/A

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/138305446

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

Jemima is contemplating a gate opening in front of her. Intrigues, she goes through it to unravel its mysteries...

The award-winning dance film Gates is using Extended Reality technology, a way of mixing virtual environment with real performance. Here assisted by large LED panels to immerse performers into the digital content while tracking camera’s direction and position

CHOREOGRAPHER: Antoine Marc

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 1

LENGTH OF WORK: 2 minutes 16 seconds

AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: N/A

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/554155898

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

The expectations of who we are supposed to be are often imposed onto us. All showcasing fabricated images of each other, often simplify versions of beings we barely know. An identity continuously changing, through interactions, life events and environment.

WITHER explores the complexity of identities and the ever evolving state of being that defines who we are.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Antoine Marc

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 1

LENGTH OF WORK: 2 minutes

AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: N/A

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/422364551

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

Photo Credit: Antoine Marc

Photo Credit: Paulina Ozynska

Parade - The Giant Wheel is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by 5 street artists and accompanied by music and a large community cast of local groups and individual performers.

Autin Dance Theatre uses their unique blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality and innovative large designs to transport audiences and communities along a carefully choreographed procession. 

The 50-minute itinerant act is punctuated by 3 static moments that celebrate the tension and fracture between our individual identities and our shared collective humanity. Ultimately, Parade is about celebrating different journeys whilst honouring our shared life struggles.  

The Giant Wheel carries the performers high above the streets, spins them around ferociously, turning their worlds upside down, at times giving them momentum and speed, and at others rocking them gently back and forth imitating the laborious and repetitive cycle of life. 

Parade is an ambitious and scalable street performance that has inclusivity and accessibility at its heart. Local participants can join Parade’s community engagement plans including opportunities for groups to perform alongside the procession and for individuals to join the large-scale movement of mass participation.

GENRE: Contemporary/Dance Theatre/Circus

CHOREOGRAPHER: Johnny Autin

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 6

LENGTH OF WORK: 50 minutes. The company can perform the full show up to a maximum of 2 times per show day, with a minimum of 90 mins between the end of 1 performance and the start of the next one. (Ideal programming showtimes are 1pm & 4pm)

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025, Year Round

FEES: Available upon request - email annalise@autindt.co.uk

VENUES: No

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes - Large Scale

(Minimum size of stage: Moving piece - 6m height clearance outdoor - due to the size of the Giant Wheel with a standing performer on top - and at least 2m wide walkabout performance space on hard and even ground.

For static sections: 7m x 8m)

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - target audience is 5+

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/VRlKj6H_wZ8?si=zpnWKeaQfbcxKrZ3

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Please go to our website for list of updated tour dates for 2024 - https://autindt.co.uk/dates/

Photo Credit: Paulina Ozynska

Photo Credit: Paulina Ozynska

Photo Credit: Dani Bower

OUT OF THE DEEP BLUE is an outdoor physical theatre performance featuring a 13-foot tall Puppet operated by 5 puppeteers and a female dancer.

This spectacle is designed specifically for family and festival audiences and tells the magical story of Eko, a sea giant who rises from the deep ocean and who encounters, on the shore, a courageous little girl called Violet.

The choreography is a larger-than-life ‘pas de deux’, which uses contemporary dance theatre and masterful puppeteering as storytelling tools, accompanied by a mesmerising soundscape.

The performance is in two-parts: a 25-minute promenade of the giant puppet interacting with the location, environment, architecture and the audience, and a 25-minute dance theatre duet located at a set performance space (traditionally the walkabout leads to static show).

Created in 2021, OUT OF THE DEEP BLUE has toured and continues to tour extensively across the UK and internationally. The show has visited over 95 festivals and performing to more than 760,000 audience members.

GENRE: Contemporary/Dance Theatre/Puppetry

CHOREOGRAPHER: Johnny Autin

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 6

LENGTH OF WORK: Running time: approx. 50-minute performance (25-minute promenade + 25-minute static show). Can be performed up to 3 times per day, with a minimum of 90 minutes in between each performance

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025, Year Round

FEES: Available upon request - email annalise@autindt.co.uk

VENUES: No

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes - Large Scale

(Minimum size of stage:  Minimum playing space for promenade: 5.5m height clearance outdoor - due to the size of the puppet - and at least 3m wide walkabout performance space on hard and even ground.

Minimum playing space for static show: 10m x 10m - with 5.5m height clearance - on flat and even surface. Any terrain works: grass, sand, etc.)

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - target audience is 5+

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNoBQnn1VfHGEBAmMkaID7QFR1aECrzpi

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Please go to our website for list of updated tour dates for 2024 - https://autindt.co.uk/dates/

Photo Credit: Paulina Ozynska

Photo Credit: Peter Lopeman

Photo Credit: Autin Dance Theatre

Street Games is an inclusive and accessible fun day of street games, live music and dance with BSL Performance and Interpretation.

You can expect games from around the world that everyone can get involved in, hosted by 3 fabulous Game Hosts and party music sets from EIF Sound and Music throughout the day.

Recently commissioned by OPUS (Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces) as the official Festival Site warm-up party to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and for Birmingham Pride, we engaged with a total number of 6750 people!

GENRE: Fun inclusive basic movement and games

CHOREOGRAPHER: Johnny Autin

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 3 game hosts, 2 DJs, 1 BSL Interpreter and 1 Stage Manager

LENGTH OF WORK: Approx. 60-minutes (45-minutes Street Games + 15-minutes DJ music set). Can be repeated up to 3 times per day, with a minimum of 90 mins between the end of 1 slot and the start of the next one.

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025, Year Round

FEES: Available upon request - email annalise@autindt.co.uk

VENUES: No

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes - Mid Scale (Minimum size: 8m x 8m)

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - target audience is 5+

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNoBQnn1VfHGEBAmMkaID7QFR1aECrzpi

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Please go to our website for list of updated tour dates for 2024 - https://autindt.co.uk/dates/

Photo Credit: Autin Dance Theatre

Photo Credit: Autin Dance Theatre

Photo Credit: ASH

Foyer de danse, a miniature genre piece, animates Edgar Degas’ iconic paintings and pastels of Paris Opera Ballet dancers. Ashton’s ballet opens on a group of dance students, the coryphées, who take a barre under the guidance of their Maître de ballet (originally danced by Ashton himself) before the arrival of L’Etoile and, later, intrusions from a lascivious patron. Ballet Central’s performance will be the first time that the ballet has been seen in its entirety in over 90 years.

Foyer de danse is performed by arrangement with The Frederick Ashton Foundation, and is one of over 100 ballets created by Frederick Ashton (1904–1988).

GENRE: Classical Ballet

CHOREOGRAPHER: Frederick Ashton

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 9 dancers

LENGTH OF WORK: 15 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: May - July 2025

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

Newbury Spring Festival – 22 May

The Theatre Chipping Norton – 30 May

Salisbury Playhouse – 4 June

South East Dance, Brighton – 6 June

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – 12 June

Linbury Theatre, Royal Ballet & Opera – 17 June

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds – 19 June

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge – 27 June

Britten Theatre, London – 16 & 17 July

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: ASH

Years ahead in the future of planet Earth, only one species remains, thriving in a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. The Kardashians! Famous for being famous and living on money alone, they dominate a decimated planet. They dance on and on in this grotesque ballet, desperate for attention from an audience that no longer exists.

This piece connects with a new body of work Thick & Tight are presenting this summer called Natural Behaviour, which explores what it means to be natural or unnatural within society and ecology. It looks at the essential role of queerness, diversity and difference within the natural world.

GENRE: Contemporary Dance/Theatre

CHOREOGRAPHER: Thick & Tight

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 19 dancers

LENGTH OF WORK: 10 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: May - July 2025

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

Newbury Spring Festival – 22 May

The Theatre Chipping Norton – 30 May

Salisbury Playhouse – 4 June

South East Dance, Brighton – 6 June

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – 12 June

Linbury Theatre, Royal Ballet & Opera – 17 June

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds – 19 June

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge – 27 June

Britten Theatre, London – 16 & 17 July

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: ASH

Presenting a new generation of dancers in this fast-evolving artistic world, Mbi’s innovative creation depicts the energetic ambition and perseverance required to pave new pathways in dance theatre and performance. Drawing from the Earth’s vibrations and warmth, Rise explores the practices of ritual and shared human experience, striving to shine a light on what is next to come.

“In this young group of artists, I found the joy of dance and their support for one another really touching. So I wanted to make something that reflected that with a little bit of my feelings to support them rise up to this chapter in their lives.”

GENRE: Contemporary Dance

CHOREOGRAPHER: Dickson Mbi

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 20 dancers

LENGTH OF WORK: 14 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: May - July 2025

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

Newbury Spring Festival – 22 May

The Theatre Chipping Norton – 30 May

Salisbury Playhouse – 4 June

South East Dance, Brighton – 6 June

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – 12 June

Linbury Theatre, Royal Ballet & Opera – 17 June

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds – 19 June

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge – 27 June

Britten Theatre, London – 16 & 17 July

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: ASH

Photo Credit: Paul Stringer

A radical new dance adaptation of Max Porter’s award-winning novel.

In this 'poignant and vital' (One Dance U.K.) re-imagining of a timeless text, five dance performers take audiences on a journey of despair, humour, and resilience, in a highly charged and controversial new dance-theatre work. 

Using the company’s distinct translation methods – now adapted for the stage – 'Grief Is the Thing with Feathers' tells the story of a father, his two sons, and the sudden loss of their wife and mother.

In their deepest moment of grief, 'Crow' appears - antagonist, trickster, babysitter - and the centre-point around which this dark, yet tender story about family and loss evolves.

Crow lives within all characters, both wreaking havoc, and inspiring change. Performed to live music, within the breadth and depth of Calcutt's animated, cross-arts choreography, audiences will witness a powerful mode of physical storytelling that ‘breaks language.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Helen Calcutt

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 5

LENGTH OF WORK: 60 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: 2024

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/ELHZpTr9mBU?si=Jc9wKZvRft1VG5yU

Photo Credit: Paul Stringer

Photo Credit: Paul Stringer

Photo Credit: Paul Stringer

Photo Credit: Paul Stringer

Photo Credit: Alisa Boanta

"Documentary meets dance to explore allotments and the communities around them"

THE ALLOTMENT PROJECT is a human, humorous & heartwarming performance that celebrates the joy of growing plants, food, and relationships. Mixing Documentary, Dance & Theatre, the show is inspired by interviews from allotment owners & community gardeners, combined with compelling movement to explore allotments and the communities around them!

THE ALLOTMENT PROJECT is presented in the round, and has a flexible, self-sufficent technical setup; making the work ideal for touring to a range of theatre spaces, and for presentation in rural settings, off-site, and in unusual locations - including on allotments.

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

The performance is available as a 20 minute 'half-plot' extract performance suitable for outdoor performance, or a 60 minute 'full-plot' performance suitable for indoor/outdoor/off-site/rural presentation.

CREDITS

Performed by Lucy Starkey & Bethany Edwards

Co-created with Allotmenteers & Community Gardeners in Corby, Chatham & Peterborough

Commissioned by Applause Rural Touring, Creative Estuary and Made With Many

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

Created with support from Peterborough Presents, 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Westraven Community Garden & Arches Local

CHOREOGRAPHER: Tim Casson in collaboration with the performers

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 60 minutes (20 minutes also available)

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2023, Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Small Scale, Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UsAeh_ecdBs

RECENT & UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

half-plot version (20 minutes)

• 6th May 2023 - LODSWORTH - Rural Tour with Applause

• 7th May 2023 - SELLINDGE - Rural Tour with Applause

• 29th June 2023 - SHREWSBURY - National Rural Touring Forum Conference with Applause

• 1st July 2023 - CORBY - Family Arts Festival

• 2nd July 2023 - CHATHAM - Thank You Day with Applause

• 27th July 2023 - LONDON - Crossrail Roof Gardens

• 26th & 27th August 2023 - LEICESTER - Re/action Festival

• 20th October 2023 - YAXLEY - Yaxley Apple Day with Applause

full-plot version (60 minutes)

• 12th October 2023 - STOKE-ON-TRENT - Fenton Town Hall with Restoke (Preview)

• 14th October 2023 - IPSTONES - Ipstones Memorial Hall with Live & Local

• 20th October 2023 - CHATHAM - Luton Invicta Club with Applause

• 14th October 2023 - ORDSALL - Ordsall Parochial Church with Live & Local

• 20th October 2023 - TUTBURY - Tutbury Village Hall with Live & Local

Photo Credit: Alisa Boanta

Photo Credit: Alisa Boanta

Photo Credit: Malachy Luckie

“joyful dance games for everyone to play in public spaces!”

ARCADE is a new interactive performance with dance ‘games’, that animate public spaces - encouraging playful participation to connect people of all ages with the childlike joy of play - and each other!

Each performance ‘set’ lasts approximately 30 minutes and contains six unique games - each announced by The Gamesmaster.

With a fun and bouncy electronic soundtrack, these spontaneous choreographic games are elegantly played and facilitated by our friendly team of highly skilled performers - some games are mesmerising & fun to watch, others invite gentle playful participation.

Suitable for a range of public spaces from parks to high streets, ARCADE offers a joyful & accessible way to connect communities - bringing spaces to life with movement & play!

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

ARCADE is designed for public space (parks, squares, festivals) and is suitable for all surfaces (grass, concrete etc.) with no technical requirements from presenters. The show is scalable with a min 6x6m performance area and can be performed up to 4 times a day. No participant sign-up is required, games are ‘turn up & play’, simple and easy to engage with.

Games can be joined by the public for anything from 30 seconds in passing to a full round of a few minutes - and can be left at any time. We strive to make ARCADE as inclusive as possible with games focussing on play over competition to enable the widest possible participation!

CHOREOGRAPHER: Tim Casson

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 7

LENGTH OF WORK: 30 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2023, Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Small Scale, Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/cTqriH11Q1w

RECENT & UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

• 14th June 2023 - LONDON - Summer by the River

• 17th June 2023 - SKEGNESS - SO Festival

• 12th August 2023 - LONDON - Thamesmead Festival

• 20th August 2023 - LONDON - Kings Cross Summer Sounds

• 9th & 10th September 2023 - LONDON - Greenwich + Docklands International Festival : Dancing City

Photo Credit: Alisa Boanta

Photo Credit: Malachy Luckie

Photo Credit: Malachy Luckie

"the original record breaking interactive dance performance that invites you to be the choreographer – no experience required!”

The TDWM Team have just 2 hours to create a brand new dance, and they need your help!

Help the dancers create some new moves and watch the performance come together before your very eyes. Each newly created dance will then be performed by the TDWM Team on location, filmed and uploaded to YouTube. It’s the show where everyone is a choreographer, so grab one of the team and “Let’s Make a Dance!” - no experience required!

Watch more at youtube.com/thedancewemade

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

The project roams Festivals, Parks and Public Spaces, inviting members of the public to devise original choreography in collaboration with our teams of friendly, creative and highly skilled professional dancers! The newly created dances are then performed by the dancers in each location, filmed, and posted online for the world to see!

The Dance WE Made is The World Record Breaking International Smash Hit Show! Since starting in 2012 , The Dance WE Made has created over 150 dances in 10 countries, has collected dance moves from over 2500 people and our videos have had over 50,000 views online.

“it’s a creative project that not only draws attention to public space and how we inhabit it, but exemplifies the creative force in each and every one of us.”

— the huffington post

“the dance we made brings dance to the public in wonderful new ways”

— the new york times

CHOREOGRAPHER: Tim Casson

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 4

LENGTH OF WORK: 2 hour public engagement, plus 5 minute final dance

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2023, Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/5m6wEj2vw4A

Photo Credit: Malachy Luckie

Photo Credit: Benedict Johnson

Photo Credit: Claire Leach

Closer To My Dreams tells the stories of five dancers moving around spaces with the audience following wearing headphones. The show weaves poetry/rap with Hip Hop choreography. Closer To My Dreams is the journey of two young black brothers and their friends from inner-city Hulme pursuing their artistic dreams.

Living parallel lives, the story shows the journey of two brothers forging the relationships with their peers, family and romantic relationships. Exploring universal questions of how we respond to the trials and tribulations that life throws at us, what path to take, when to hustle and when to let go.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Chad Taylor

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 5

LENGTH OF WORK: 30 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring 2024 & Spring 2025

VENUES: No

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes - Small Scale

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 8+

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

FEES: Available upon request

VIDEO: trailer link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyH19vITYg8

TOUR SCHEDULE:

10th & 11th May 2024: Brighton Festival

9th June 2024: Manchester Whitworth Art Gallery

20th & 21st July 2024: London Ensemble Festival

2nd & 3rd August 2024: SIRF

Photo Credit: Claire Leach

Photo Credit: Amir Shah

Photo Credit: Zbigniew Kotkiewicz

There are 26 vertebrae in the adult human spine. I couldn’t order a replacement. My spine is the length of this light.

Claudia Palazzo presents new performance work Our Suspended Corridors. Created and performed alongside musician/producer Conrad Kira with lighting artist Marty Langthorne.The Performance comprises dance, live sound, wheels, text and a lot of strip lights. It explores notions of urban healing and the concrete fetish, the absorption of bone, noise and cement. Navigating the complex tensions between inherent strength and the impact of damage.

Exploring the materiality of concrete and its relationship to movement and bass. The work looks at the mass made urban material of strip lighting, held up by concrete, as a central vehicle to unpack ideas about absorbing impact, fitting in spaces, re-building and replacing the self in space. In an attempt to unfix the self from ableist ideals of mobility and repair, Our Suspended Corridors drills through to expose the pipework of the body and city.

Get up, just get up…up. It’s better to go out on a high.

Some new kind of high rise

CREDITS

Choreography, concept, performance: Claudia Palazzo

Sound design and performance: Conrad Kira

Lighting: Marty Langthorne and Alistair Armstrong

Producer: Eve Veglio-Hüner

Outside Eye: Harun Morrison

Dramaturgical Support: SERAFINE1369, Emilyn Claid

Prop fabrication: Quentin Chisel

Artist assistance: Eric Domingo Peña Quintero

CHOREOGRAPHER: Claudia Palazzo

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2 performers (Claudia plus live sound by Conrad Kira)

LENGTH OF WORK: 55 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: August 2024 onwards

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

FEES: Available upon request

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbWPpxuWe4Y&ab_channel=ClaudiaPalazzo

Photo Credit: Zbigniew Kotkiewicz

Photo Credit: Zbigniew Kotkiewicz

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

Premiered at Théâtre de la Mer, Arcachon, France. Festival Cadences. 22 September 2019.

Inspired by Nadine Labaki’s movie “Capernaum”, this piece is a reflexion on matters such as the responsibility of procreation, the conflict between modernity and tradition, and how one often wants to decide for someone else.

Costumes : Annie Robinson, Constant Vigier.

Music : Mouzanar, Prokofiev, Grieg, Shostakovitch, Piazzolla.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Constant Vigier

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 4

LENGTH OF WORK: 45 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2023, Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/661955912/90dee55421

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

"16:1" is an ongoing choreographic series, started during lockdown.

One single dancer records themselves 16 times with slight changes of counts or movements in the same choreography.

Editing all the videos together brings all patterns and canons alive, to create a digital piece of art.

These videos can be projected on walls, or can be on screens.

New videos can be made for your own venue and themes.

This project is still developing: it started as videos online, and it could become art installations should space and budget allow it.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Constant Vigier

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 1

LENGTH OF WORK: 1 minute

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2023, Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Small Scale, Mid Scale, Large Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://vimeopro.com/constantvigier/161

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

Photo Credit: Constant Vigier

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Perception is an award-winning hip-hop theatre piece dealing with how we are all perceived by others. Exploring the invisible struggle for control and self-expression whilst maintaining a front that pretends everything is ok. Do you wonder how you are perceived by others? Do they see the front that you portray or the reality beneath the surface? We are often perceived in a certain way due to a front that is not a reality, the reality is we have lost control. At first we have to strip back the layers, discover the issue and bring it too light to then overpower and control it. Once this control is restored the path before us becomes clear.

“Great, really refreshing and honest. Want to see more like this! Talented guys.”

Audience member @ Resolution 2018, The Place

“Lighting was exceptional. Clever use of space and levels. Interesting choice of music.”

Audience member @ Resolution 2018, The Place

"Perception - intense Hip-Hop performance... Way past cool and brilliant and impressive"

@mrlpd Via Twitter

"#ciswhitemen and #hiphop are not the easiest of bedfellows with #mentalhealth", but somehow #ElementzEnt did it.”

@Sel__ByDate Via Twitter

CHOREOGRAPHER: Lindon Barr

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 5

LENGTH OF WORK: 20 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale & Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_42sj6f6Ok

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Photo Credit: Joe Priest

A moment of reflection. How do you see yourself? They say there are two sides to every person. We explore the journey of a woman understanding, discovering and the acceptance of herself. It’s all About Her.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Lindon Barr

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 4 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale & Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVFPcz9kUwE

Photo Credit: Joe Priest

Photo Credit: James Essery

All We Do explores feeling trapped in an isolated world where all we want to do is hide away from our reality. In order to overcome these feelings we find comfort in each other by communicating through our movement.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Lindon Barr

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 4

LENGTH OF WORK: 5 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round

VENUES: Small Scale & Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSHp55GyIgg

Photo Credit: James Essery

Choreographer and stage director, Georgia Tegou’s work approaches ‘Dance-as-design’ intertwining choreography with design to create immersive visual environments. Drawing inspiration from architecture, sculpture, visual arts, science and philosophy, she explores the symbiotic relationship between dance and spatial arts, seeking to encapsulate nuances of the human condition. The performances and installations are created through collaborative processes resulting in experiences that blend contemporary dance, visual physical theatre and performance art. Her work has been presented by organisations such as Dance Umbrella International Festival, Sadler’s Wells, the Royal Opera House, Onassis Stegi, the Greek National Opera, the Venice Biennale of Architecture, The Place, ZfinMalta National Dance Company, Southbank Centre, The Whitechapel Gallery among others. It has received acclaim and has been described as ‘Visually evocative’ (Eckhard Thiemann - The Lowry) ‘Dreamlike (The Times), ‘Tremendously clever’, ‘Admirably Strong’ (Sanjoy Roy), ‘work that’s shifting and challenging dance and its intersectionality to broaden access to wider communities’ (Dance Umbrella). She is a Higher Education Academy Fellow, she was recognized with an ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ by the University of Roehampton and she guest lectures globally. She is currently an artist in residence at Somerset House Exchange, a programme supporting extraordinary interdisciplinary practitioners.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Georgia Tegou

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S EMAIL: georgia@georgiategou.com

PRODUCER: Linda Peterkopa

PRODUCER’S EMAIL: info@georgiategou.com

INTERNATIONAL CONTACT FOR REVERIE: https://www.edmproductions.org/projects/reverie/

WEBSITE: www.georgiategou.com

FACEBOOK: @DanceAsDesign

INSTAGRAM:@georgia_tegou

VIMEO CHANNEL:https://vimeo.com/georgiategou

TOURING: Regionally, nationally and internationally

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES: Yes, workshops, residencies, lectures.

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Photo Credit: Andreas Simopoulos

Photo Credit: Nikolas Louka

Photo Credit: Nikolas Louka

What happens when your world falls apart?

HOMECOMING blends storytelling, dynamic choreography, and cutting-edge technology to trace the journey of a woman on a quest to reconnect with her lost sense of self. Through a stunning live performance interwoven with immersive interactive projections, we follow a journey between two worlds, where reality bends and breaks.

Step into the shoes of a ghost trapped in a haunting, otherworldly limbo, desperately searching to reclaim its body. Told from the ghost’s perspective, this emotionally charged narrative dives into themes of disconnection, the cathartic joy of rediscovering oneself, and the slow process of rebuilding after burnout. This raw and emotional tale invites you to dive into the spirit’s haunting memories and unravel the mystery of her forgotten identity, resonating with anyone who has ever had to reclaim what was once lost. This is not just a story of survival, but of rebirth - a visceral, unforgettable reminder of the strength it takes to come home to oneself.

There are two ways to experience HOMECOMING: as an immersive theater performance that merges live performance with digital elements, or as a VR experience in The Lowry’s lobby. In the VR experience, you step into the role of the ghost, unlocking the story through your own movement.

Accessibility is integral to the piece, placing it at its core.

GENRE: Mixed Reality Performance & XR Immersive Gallery Installation

CREATORS: Choreographer Georgia Tegou & Visual Artist Kristina Pulejkova

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 6

LENGTH OF WORK: 50 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: From Spring 2025 onwards

FEES: Price to be discussed with the producer upon request

VENUES: Mid Scale (Minimum stage requirements 8m deep x 7m opening x 9m height).

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: Available soon

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Programmed presentations:

1st of April 2025, The Lowry Salford, Quays Theatre - Live Theatre Performance & VR experience in the theatre foyer

31st of October & 1st of November, The Place London - Live Theatre Performance & Immersive Gallery Installation

Photo Credit: Nikolas Louka

Photo Credit: Nikolas Louka

Photo Credit: Ben Willis

Moonlight Dream is a new dance theatre production created for babies aged 0-3 years and their caregivers. This heartwarming show draws inspiration from the comforting bedtime rituals and soothing evening stories that accompany their routines. Like a serene fable, Moonlight Dream explores the gentle transition into sleep, the sweet conclusion of the day, and the journey into the world of dreams.

The performance is a sensory-rich journey that immerses audiences in a whimsical voyage to the moon and beyond, wrapped in the comforting power of lullabies and the calm of twilight. The story unfolds, following a young child who embarks on an imaginative adventure with two delightful companions: a nurturing bear and a playful fox. Together, they navigate the mysteries of the night sky, discovering shimmering stars, moonlit rivers, and magical oceans. The moon becomes a gentle guide for the young traveler until the long-anticipated sleep is finally achieved. A wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to relax, lie down with their little ones and let the dreamy atmosphere of gentle sounds, soft lunar landscapes, and twinkling starlight carry them on a cosmic adventure. An interactive experience through movement, music and light designed to foster curiosity and spark an early fascination with the celestial wonders above.

Moonlight Dream is co-commissioned and produced by Maiden Voyage Dance supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council Northern Ireland and is co-commissioned by Luail, the new all island dance company supported by Arts Council Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

GENRE: Dance Theatre show for babies and their families

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Georgia Tegou

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 3

LENGTH OF WORK: 35 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: From Spring 2025 onwards

FEE: Price to be discussed with the producer upon request

VENUES: Mid Scale (Minimum stage requirements 8m x 8m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 0 - 3 year old and their families

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: Available from March onwards

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March 2025

Belfast Children’s Festival

11.00am & 2.00pm Daily

Tickets available from Thursday 30th January

Online www.youngatart.co.uk/belfast-childrens-festival

In Person from Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

Photo Credit: Chris Nash

Balance is a mesmerising production that takes inspiration from immune cells; a metaphor for uniting the past and present into equilibrium.

Ever wondered what the tiny cells that work in your body do all day everyday? Watch ‘Balance’ as dancers morph into the microscopic marvels of cells. The rounding of the cell sphere, its spontaneous shuffling and fanning motion.

A mesmerising Dance Theatre performance, inspiring wonder and appreciation of the human body. Suitable for the whole family; all expressed through high spirited dance, a true mind body experience.

‘Balance’ is more than just a show; its a quest for Balance, an exploration of resilience, renewal, and the interconnectedness of all living things.

By Keneish Dance in collaboration with research from Dr Darius Koester, Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology, Warwick University.

Balance events are family friendly and we encourage you to be part of this unforgettable mind – body experience!

GENRE: Contemporary Dance

CHOREOGRAPHER: Keisha Grant

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 5

LENGTH OF WORK: 45 - 50 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Year Round 2024/2025/2026

VENUES: Small, Mid and Large Scale (Minimum stage size required: 6m x 6m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 5 years and upwards

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

TOUR SCHEDULE 2024:

26 May Yorkshire Fossil Fest Redcar 

2 June Resonate Festival, Warwick University, 

20 June Crawick Multiverse, Summer Solstice Festival, 12pm Sanquhar | Dumfries & Galloway, 

6 July & Sunday 7 July Timber Festival, National Forest, Derbyshire

13 August for Balance performance Bromwich Hall, West Bromwich

14 August – 2 September Family workshops across Birmingham libraries

28 October – 1 November, Think Tank Museum, Birmingham

Photo Credit: Chris Nash

Photo Credit: Chris Nash

Photo Credit: Dan Martin

UNBOXED is an explosive outdoor duet in which the dancers set themselves in opposition to two giant wooden cubes in a physical representation of their battle with prejudice and judgment.

The toxicity of the subject matter reverberates in the pulsing soundtrack and the performers’ athletic physicality which draws on Afro-fusion and Contemporary movement styles.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Linden Dance Company

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 21 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025, Year Round

FEES: Available upon request - email sarah@stdma.com

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes - Small Scale

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:

Trailer: https://youtu.be/iA2X2WdVDxM

https://youtu.be/pNFtfL2c9cI

TOUR SCHEDULE:

21 April - Ashburton Arts, Ashburton

25 May – Bell Square, Hounslow

26 May - MAC Birmingham Outdoor Theatre

19 June - St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

6 July - Dancin' Oxford

Photo Credit: Dan Martin

Photo Credit: Jenny Harper

Photo Credit: Henri Kesielewski, The Dance Space, Brighton, 2023

CHARCO (Spanish for ‘puddle') is a performance installation that includes responsive sound and video. Drawing from feminist science-fiction, the work is situated in an imaginary future in which we see a group of humans that have never experienced nature and have therefore a different understanding of the sensorial world. It aims to articulate the importance of a bodily experience, triggering imagination and ancestral memories of what it once meant to be human. In CHARCO the body serves as a technology to rediscover its somatic devices as well as a new pathway to be alive and take care of our environment. 

CHOREOGRAPHER: Pepa Ubera

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 3

LENGTH OF WORK: 55 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: October 2024 onwards

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

FEE: Available upon request

TOUR SCHEDULE:

Sadler's Wells East 2025

Photo Credit: Henri Kesielewski, The Dance Space, Brighton, 2023

Photo Credit: Henri Kesielewski, The Dance Space, Brighton, 2023

Photo Credit: Jesus Ubera, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, 2017

Ellipsis Land is a performance exploring the relationship between the virtual and the physical realm in our times where technology prevails. The performers explore the connection between the body and the technology that surrounds it, and look at how humans adapted the way they approach and apprehend their environment. They embrace a new reality where the nervous system is in connection with the technological world. Articulating the organic and the artificial, Ellipsis Land creates a perceptive universe that questions the order of daily life, in relation to the force of gravity, the body, the architecture and sounds around us.

GENRE: Multimedia Performance Installation

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Pepa Ubera and Josefina Camus

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 50 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: October 2024 onwards

VENUES: Mid Scale (Minimum stage required: 10.8m x 14m - We do not use a stage as such, we retract the seating where possible for the audience and performers to occupy the same space. The size at the Dance Space in Brighton where we presented latest iteration of Charco was: 10.8m x 14m x 6.5m high, with seating retracted)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

FEE: Available upon request

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/167761794

Photo Credit: Jesus Ubera, The Tanks, Tate Modern, London, 2018

Photo Credit: Jesus Ubera, The Tanks, Tate Modern, London, 2018

Photo Credit: Mei Lewis

In THE REVENGE OF POPPERFACE, the shadow-self or alter ego of artist Gareth Chambers invites audiences to bear witness to the real-time crafting of personal mythologies, through dance, mixed martial arts and boxing practices.

Popperface returns from the dead, leaning into their namesake as the puffed-up, blue-lipped embodiment of excessive amyl nitrate (poppers) consumption. For this 50-minute performance, the occult and operatic throb together, working towards a subterranean crescendo, while bathed in the stretched song of French disco pioneer (and muse of Salvador Dali), Amanda Lear.

An experimental exploration of the masculine drawing on research and development undertaken throughout Hull, Nottingham and in lockdown, crystallised for audiences at Chapter Arts Centre and presented with the support of Arts Council Wales.

GENRE: Dance Horror

CHOREOGRAPHER: POPPERFACE AKA Gareth Chambers

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 3

LENGTH OF WORK: 55 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: August 20

4 onwards

FEES: Available upon request

VENUES: Mid Scale (Minimum size: Width - 8.6m x Length -5.7m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ZwckhfXQnwY

TOUR SCHEDULE:

August 2024 - Edinburgh Fringe

September 2024 - Chapter Arts

October 2024 - Battersea Arts Centre

Photo Credit: Mei Lewis

Photo Credit: Mei Lewis

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

Three dancers' shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences are encouraged to explore freely, choosing how they engage, and turning the rules upside down. 

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families.   

GENRE: Dance

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 3 performers

LENGTH OF WORK: 2hrs (durational early years) or 1hr (neurodivergent audiences)

TOURING AVAILABILITY: 2025/2026 and onwards

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum stage size required: 10m x 10m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 3 to 5 years / 3 to 7 years neurodivergent

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/919066505

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

Saturday 8th Feb - Chats Palace

Wednesday 12th Feb - Woodlands School, Edgware 

Saturday 15th Feb – PDSW, Bournemouth

Tuesday 18th Feb - Luton Hat Factory

Friday 28th Feb - Hill Park School, Burgess Hill 

Saturday 1st March - performance in Crawley within a community setting

Friday 11th April - Sunday 19th April - Lincoln Centre, New York

Saturday 26th April - Wonder Arts at Park Farm Community centre

Sunday 27th April - The Beacon - Bradford City of Culture

Monday 28th April - Millwood School, Radcliffe 

Thursday 29th May - Saturday 31st May - Sadlers Wells

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

The four dancers in We Touch, We Play, We Dance weave around the space, inviting babies and children to join them in a warm hearted and playful performance.  

With music mixed live by a DJ, the dancers respond to the children, guiding them through a series of exchanges and encounters, with high fives, hugs and dancing.   

This is a mesmerising, engaging and fun performance for children under 3.   It’s a show filled with surprises and joys where you and your child can listen and watch or let loose and join in, either way, you’ll have a wonderful time.    

GENRE: Dance

CHOREOGRAPHER: Second Hand Dance

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 4 performers

LENGTH OF WORK: 45 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: 2025/2026 and onwards

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum stage size required: 10m x 10m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 0 to 3 years old

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/379138749

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders

Photo Credits: Delphine Jones/Lauryn Pinard

Travel into a digital world of swirling skirts, sashaying socks, glitter ball jackets and tumbling t-shirts. This series of 5 short dazzling dance films, transforms our everyday clothes into celebrations of our individuality. Set to an 80’s inspired soundtrack, the Getting Dressed films are created for audiences 2 to 102.  

GENRE: Film for young people

CHOREOGRAPHER: Second Hand Dance

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 4 performers

LENGTH OF WORK: 15 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: 2025/2026 and onwards

VENUES: Small Scale (Minimum stage size required: 10m x 10m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - from 2 to 102 years old

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/652934350

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

V&A museum in London - Saturday 8th February and Saturday 22nd March

Photo Credits: Delphine Jones/Lauryn Pinard

Photo Credits: Delphine Jones/Lauryn Pinard

Photo Credit: Summer Dean

Rip, fold and scrumple!

Shall we see what we can make with a single square of paper?

As you scrunch the paper, see how your imagination begins to dance...

Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing and moving. Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Created by Makiko Aoyama, Robert Howat and Takeshi Matsumoto

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 40 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: Small Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN’S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 6 years old and under

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

FEE: Available upon request

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/615995794/0a36b49f00?share=copy

TOUR SCHEDULE:

April 2024 Rural touring dance initiative, Spleen festival in Austria

May 2024 RISE festival in Scotland,

July 2024 Think Big festival in Munich, Germany, Sydney Dance Company in Australia

August 2024 Bangkok International Children's Festival in Thailand

September On the Move festival in Aranya, China

Photo Credit: Summer Dean

Photo Credit: Summer Dean

Photo Credit: Mark Anderson – infuseDANCE

Dance in the Dark is a captivating dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3-6 & their grown-ups.   

Come in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den. Let’s giggle as we get ready for bed and explore spooky shadows. There will be wind, rain and night-time sounds as we discover the magic of the dark and learn to be brave at bedtime.  

Co-created with children, this show is multi-sensory and inclusive.

GENRE: Contemporary Dance

CHOREOGRAPHER: Kath Kimber-McTiffen

NUMBER OF PERFORMERS: 3 performers (2 dancers/1 musician)

LENGTH OF WORK: 50 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: From February 2025

VENUES: Small and Mid Scale (Minimum stage size required: 10m x 12m, including where the audience sit)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

CHILDREN'S/FAMILY WORK: Yes - 3 to 6 years old

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: Research & development trailer https://youtu.be/mThgZfPHIHw

TOUR SCHEDULE 2025:

Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham 15th & 17th Feb, 11am & 2pm / 16th Feb, 11am & 1.30pm

The Albany Theatre, Coventry 19th Feb, 1.30pm (invitation only) & 3.30pm

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury 20th Feb, 1pm & 3pm

The Core, Corby 21st Feb, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, 4th March, 2pm & 4pm (invitation only)

Barnsley Civic, Barnsley, 9th March, 1pm & 3pm

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, 11th & 12th March (invite only - schools shows)

Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury, 23rd March, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Photo Credit: Keiko Ikeuchi

Photo Credit: Keiko Ikeuchi

Photo Credit: Jack William Parry

S I C K, a ground breaking dance theatre production, draws inspiration from the tragic loss of a young man who couldn't be saved. In this transformative story, we reimagine a different ending, where we have the power to save him. This innovative production delves deep into the human experience, unearthing raw emotions and evoking profound contemplation. Through a fusion of contemporary and street dance influences, S I C K takes audiences on an emotional journey, delving into one man's struggle with depression. With its powerful choreography, captivating visuals, and gripping storytelling, this extraordinary production prompts reflection on mental health complexities and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Prepare to be moved, as S I C K leaves an indelible mark on hearts and minds, igniting meaningful conversations and inspiring hope.

The show has been created for Mid Scale venues, however, it can be adapted to suit and be performed as an Outdoor/Sited work.

CHOREOGRAPHER: Taira Foo

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 8

LENGTH OF WORK: 70 minutes + Post Show Q&A

TOURING AVAILABILITY: 2024-2025

VENUES: Mid Scale

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: Yes

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO:https://vimeo.com/665133268

Photo Credit: Lidia Crisafulli

Photo Credit: Richard Worts

Photo Credit: Simon K. Allen

Fireflies at Dawn invites you to embark on a journey of discovery, where emotions take flight and senses awaken to the soft rustle of wings.

This enchanting dance theatre piece weaves together the threads of inclusivity, and self- expression, exploring the richness of our shared humanity and the strength found in our search for connection. This delicate interplay of sound and motion invites you to discover the living experience of blind and visually impaired people and to pay attention to how we connect to our senses, ourselves and others. Witness the power of vulnerability in this emotional and sensory show.

Co-created and performed by visually impaired and sighted dancers, Fireflies at Dawn continues the company's investigation into how and why we move and dance. The show uses embedded audio description, sounds, lights and touch as well as innovative new wearable technology, echome - to enhance movement perceptions for both performers and audiences alike.

GENRE: contemporary, dance theatre

CHOREOGRAPHER: Sandrine Monin

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 5 (2 blind/visually impaired dancers, 3 sighted dancers)

LENGTH OF WORK: 60 minutes (+post-show talk)

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025, Year Round

FEES: Available upon request

VENUES: Small Scale, Mid Scale (Minimum stage size required: 7m x 7m)

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: No

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/cxWCmdGg24Q?si=0-9E2anECcTE335_

PAST PERFORMANCES:

Previous Spring 2024 touring venues include:

Bradford Alhambra Studio

Slung Low Warehouse Leeds

CAPA College Wakefield.

Simon K. Allen

Simon K. Allen

Photo Credit: Ashley Karrell

Genre: Dance/Comedy

Synopsis:

"The Keeper" is a poignant and thought-provoking short film that combines contemporary dance and comedy to shed light on the subject of mental health, specifically depression in men. Created by choreographer Sandrine Monin in collaboration with actor Paul Dunphy, this unique film delves into the profound impact of depression on everyday life and seemingly mundane activities.

In this heartfelt exploration, we meet a man confined to his flat, grappling with the harsh reality of depression. Through expressive dance sequences and moments of humor, "The Keeper" takes us on a journey into the depths of his emotional struggle. We witness his relentless fight against the debilitating effects of depression.

CHOREOGRAPHERS: Sandrine Monin in collaboration with Paul Dunphy

NUMBER OF DANCERS: 2

LENGTH OF WORK: 10 minutes

TOURING AVAILABILITY: Spring & Autumn 2024, Spring & Autumn 2025

VENUES: N/A

OUTDOOR/SITED WORK: No

DIGITAL/ONLINE WORK/VERSION: Yes

VIDEO: Currently in editing