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"mind in eerie atmosphere" By kAREN RATHBONE DANCE, HALTON
Created and Performed by K. Rathbone
Synopsis: This solo work is an exploration focusing on how the elements of the mind and body movement react within an unknown space and unnerving atmosphere.
About: Karen is a graduate from the dance programme at Coventry University currently working as an independent dance artist and teacher with H.E.A.R.T.S Theatre School. As an artist Karen's practice springs from her passion for creativity within improvisation. The freedom of expression it permits allows space for her personality to flourish within her movement. Karen's specialist field lies within integrated dance practice creating work on able bodied and disabled dancers on both community and professional level.
Synopsis: This solo work is an exploration focusing on how the elements of the mind and body movement react within an unknown space and unnerving atmosphere.
About: Karen is a graduate from the dance programme at Coventry University currently working as an independent dance artist and teacher with H.E.A.R.T.S Theatre School. As an artist Karen's practice springs from her passion for creativity within improvisation. The freedom of expression it permits allows space for her personality to flourish within her movement. Karen's specialist field lies within integrated dance practice creating work on able bodied and disabled dancers on both community and professional level.
"DUET" BY Encompass collective, chester
Created and Performed by Ellie Russel & Josh Slater.
Synopsis: A duet that explores the muscular layout of the male and female body as they interact with the space and each other.
About: enCompass Collective was formed in 2013 between third year Dance & Theatre Studies students at the University of Chester. The collective’s primary aims were to create and perform dance theatre pieces in the North West. Since then, the collective has moved on to become a professional performance company with a strong educational focus. Over 2013 enCompass Collective have performed at professional platforms in Manchester, creating strong links with Manchester Dance Consortium as they are now part of their Working Party.
enCompass Collective delivers educational workshops for GCSE & A-Level, to both students and teachers. We aim to support students in developing their creative skills through choreography, in order to achieve a higher standard of work and performance. As a company enCompass Collective are also dedicated to delivering CPD and Teacher Training within dance. We provide a support network for schools offering dance at GCSE & A-Level as well as working in higher education.
Synopsis: A duet that explores the muscular layout of the male and female body as they interact with the space and each other.
About: enCompass Collective was formed in 2013 between third year Dance & Theatre Studies students at the University of Chester. The collective’s primary aims were to create and perform dance theatre pieces in the North West. Since then, the collective has moved on to become a professional performance company with a strong educational focus. Over 2013 enCompass Collective have performed at professional platforms in Manchester, creating strong links with Manchester Dance Consortium as they are now part of their Working Party.
enCompass Collective delivers educational workshops for GCSE & A-Level, to both students and teachers. We aim to support students in developing their creative skills through choreography, in order to achieve a higher standard of work and performance. As a company enCompass Collective are also dedicated to delivering CPD and Teacher Training within dance. We provide a support network for schools offering dance at GCSE & A-Level as well as working in higher education.
"Shift, spin, warp, twine" by elise nuding, LONDON
Choreographed and Performed by Elise Nuding
Synopsis: Taking ropework practices as a starting point, this solo follows one person’s quest to untangle the twisted fibres of her self, once and for all. This quest is based on simplification, not complication. But simplifying things can be complex; object biographies and human biographies start to intertwine, and often, the more you try to untangle something, the more tangled it becomes. It’s a ropey business.
About: I am a dance artist; a mover and a thinker whose creative practice includes choreography, performance, and writing. Currently based in London, I hold an M.A. in Performance and Choreography from London Contemporary Dance School and a B.A. in Archaeology from Brown University. As well as performing professionally for others, I make work. My own choreographic practice arises from the cross-overs I've encountered between performance and archaeology, exploring the relationship between place, memory and people, with a current focus on the embodied knowledges of traditional labour practices.
Synopsis: Taking ropework practices as a starting point, this solo follows one person’s quest to untangle the twisted fibres of her self, once and for all. This quest is based on simplification, not complication. But simplifying things can be complex; object biographies and human biographies start to intertwine, and often, the more you try to untangle something, the more tangled it becomes. It’s a ropey business.
About: I am a dance artist; a mover and a thinker whose creative practice includes choreography, performance, and writing. Currently based in London, I hold an M.A. in Performance and Choreography from London Contemporary Dance School and a B.A. in Archaeology from Brown University. As well as performing professionally for others, I make work. My own choreographic practice arises from the cross-overs I've encountered between performance and archaeology, exploring the relationship between place, memory and people, with a current focus on the embodied knowledges of traditional labour practices.
"UNITY" BY UNITE DANCE Company, manchester
Choreography & Direction by Joseph Manion.
Performers: Joseph Mannion, Josh Smith, Olivia Smith, Bonnie Rae, Fiona Fitzpatrick, Hannah Melvin, Kate Sanders
Synopsis: This piece is about the unity of peoples individuality. A piece about bringing out the best in people and what it really means to find yourself.
About: Unite Dance Co. is a Dance Company based in Manchester which focuses on creating themed choreography within the style of Contemporary plus various other styles. The company also is focused not only on performances, but the development of each valued member, offering opportunities to perform, choreograph, teach and learn.
Performers: Joseph Mannion, Josh Smith, Olivia Smith, Bonnie Rae, Fiona Fitzpatrick, Hannah Melvin, Kate Sanders
Synopsis: This piece is about the unity of peoples individuality. A piece about bringing out the best in people and what it really means to find yourself.
About: Unite Dance Co. is a Dance Company based in Manchester which focuses on creating themed choreography within the style of Contemporary plus various other styles. The company also is focused not only on performances, but the development of each valued member, offering opportunities to perform, choreograph, teach and learn.
"TRANSITIONS" BY JOSHUA WALKER, SHROPSHIRE
Created and Performed by J. Walker
Synopsis: This solo explores the movement between and through the floor. The choreography has a raw and visceral element which is brought to life through the passion, energy and commitment of the performance. The performer throws himself across the space was sheer energy but clear control and subtlety.
About: Joshua Walker has just completed his A-Levels and is looking to move on to continue his Contemporary Dance training at Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Josh has been training in Contemporary dance from a young age as well as recently training in Margaret Morris Movement and Ashtanga Yoga. Joshua has a passion for teaching dance as well as creating and performing.
Synopsis: This solo explores the movement between and through the floor. The choreography has a raw and visceral element which is brought to life through the passion, energy and commitment of the performance. The performer throws himself across the space was sheer energy but clear control and subtlety.
About: Joshua Walker has just completed his A-Levels and is looking to move on to continue his Contemporary Dance training at Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Josh has been training in Contemporary dance from a young age as well as recently training in Margaret Morris Movement and Ashtanga Yoga. Joshua has a passion for teaching dance as well as creating and performing.
"INSIDE" BY FLASH IN THE ATTIC DANCE THEATRE, CHESTER
Flash in the Attic Dance Theatre, Chester
Choreographic Collaboration by Jenny Moffat and Sarah-Jayne Amos
Choreographic Collaboration by Jenny Moffat and Sarah-Jayne Amos
"LIQUID RICOCHET" BY FUELLED DANCE THEATRE, LEICESTER
Choreography & Direction by Sophie Hocking.
Performers: Claire Brown, Lucy Robins, Rosie Meakin, Rhian Comley
Synopsis: Liquid Richochet explores notions of collapsing emotionally and physically with specific reference to dancers' relationships with gravity through balance. The piece is based on research and personal experiences in conjunction with Syncope Disease.
About: Sophie is a recent dance graduate from DeMontfort University, who, after developing my choreographic skills whilst studying is keen to continue making work in a professional context. The four dancers in the company are undergraduates working towards their final year of dance degrees from DeMontfort University. Sophie's work has been described as contemporary dance meets physical theatre. This work premièred at The Curve theatre in Leicester in June to a sold out audience.
Performers: Claire Brown, Lucy Robins, Rosie Meakin, Rhian Comley
Synopsis: Liquid Richochet explores notions of collapsing emotionally and physically with specific reference to dancers' relationships with gravity through balance. The piece is based on research and personal experiences in conjunction with Syncope Disease.
About: Sophie is a recent dance graduate from DeMontfort University, who, after developing my choreographic skills whilst studying is keen to continue making work in a professional context. The four dancers in the company are undergraduates working towards their final year of dance degrees from DeMontfort University. Sophie's work has been described as contemporary dance meets physical theatre. This work premièred at The Curve theatre in Leicester in June to a sold out audience.
"THEORY" BY JACK STINTON DANCE COMPANY, CAMBRIDGE
Choreography & Direction by Jack Stinton.
Performers: Sally Bower & Christian Brinklow
Synopsis: Theory is an exploration of the boundaries that control us either physically or mentally in our day to day lives. The work draws on the dancers own experiences within certain boundaries and how this affects them. The dancers explore the use of text and movement to bring their feelings to the stage.
About: The company formed in 2012 while Stinton was still studying at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD). It has performed all over the UK performing by itself and as part of festivals such as Insights. The company also focuses strongly on education work and brings high quality contemporary work to Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
Performers: Sally Bower & Christian Brinklow
Synopsis: Theory is an exploration of the boundaries that control us either physically or mentally in our day to day lives. The work draws on the dancers own experiences within certain boundaries and how this affects them. The dancers explore the use of text and movement to bring their feelings to the stage.
About: The company formed in 2012 while Stinton was still studying at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD). It has performed all over the UK performing by itself and as part of festivals such as Insights. The company also focuses strongly on education work and brings high quality contemporary work to Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
"ME: MYSELF AND US" BY DOUGLAS MCCORMICK, CHESTER
Choreography & Direction by Douglas McCormick
Performed by Douglas McCormick, Holly Hunter, Grace Simpson and Ashleigh Ward. Synopsis: Follow the journey of 4 dancers as they begin to re-explore their own body, movements and sensations. How does it feel to re-connect with another body? How can the dancers' identity remain within the group. Can they remain unified or will their individuality show?
About: Douglas is a third year dance student at the University of Chester. With interests in Choreography and Improvisation. His current inquiries into dance making stem heavily from improvisational labs and workshop-led research. .
Performed by Douglas McCormick, Holly Hunter, Grace Simpson and Ashleigh Ward. Synopsis: Follow the journey of 4 dancers as they begin to re-explore their own body, movements and sensations. How does it feel to re-connect with another body? How can the dancers' identity remain within the group. Can they remain unified or will their individuality show?
About: Douglas is a third year dance student at the University of Chester. With interests in Choreography and Improvisation. His current inquiries into dance making stem heavily from improvisational labs and workshop-led research. .
