Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. Maxine chats to the first student cohort and curatorial team of London Contemporary Dance School’s MA Dance: Participation, Communities, Activism which launched last year. “We use dance as a place where we learn to stand strong, to say what we need, and also to resist with joy,” says Andrea Carmona-Hernandez, a member of the student cohort for London Contemporary... Source ..read more

Words by Paula Catalina Riofrio. I recently found an article that described in perfect terms what diaspora means. Here is the translation from Spanish into my own words: “Diaspora comes from a Greek word which means ‘dispersion’. It refers to the individuals or members of certain groups that have left their countries of origin but maintain a bond with them.” Expanding on this... Source ..read more

National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) is making its first UK visit in over ten years, headlining the Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF) festival at Curve, Leicester. Founded in the spirit of Jamaica’s independence in 1962 the company is known for its mesmerising rhythms and vibrant movements. The company’s repertoire celebrates the dance traditions of Jamaica by fusing together... Source ..read more

Words by Francesca Matthys. Mission Earth is a vibrant new work that centres children at the heart of its storytelling and mission. As shared by co-choreographer Ania Straczynska, the work was birthed during Lockdown from a collaborative exploration that brought performances to families right on their doorsteps. This personal touch is threaded throughout Mission Earth in its gentle child centred... Source ..read more

Words by Francesca Matthys. I had the pleasure of attending the Next Choreography Festival at Siobhan Davies Studios a couple of Saturdays ago. Joined by some of the DAJ gang, it felt like a treasure hunt following the provided map to discover what new choreographic gems we would discover next. Community, Support, Radical Watching and Listening are themes that have marinated into my being after... Source ..read more

We last featured Harry Price Project’s film q.f.d.f a few years ago, and the choreographer/director is back with a new work entitled LIMPET. Produced by BalletBoyz, LIMPET explores the disorienting complexities of navigating dependent relationships. “The aim is not to push any particular narrative”, says Price, “but instead, let a series of actions describe a feeling.” The outcome is a film that... Source ..read more

Words by Sunhi Keller. Performed at Barnard Movement Lab. Scattered over a marley floor are various frilly dresses, sparkly heels, silver charm necklaces, makeup products, chunky bracelets, and even a baby pink glittery wand. A rolling table sits in the corner of the room, covered in white cloth. As audience members stroll into Barnard Movement Lab after first taking off their shoes... Source ..read more

Using an exciting range of experiences and physicality including martial arts, athletics and folklore, this company of dancers are constantly in pursuit of finding new things to do with the body. Their energetic feats of movement keep audiences’ jaws dropping. Much like the artform they impressively present, James Wilton Dance are always active. Having created five full productions since 2014... Source ..read more

Born in Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, and resident in Portugal for over 30 years, Miltercio Santos, dancer, costume designer and producer of the band Puta da Silva will be greatly missed. Miltercio, or just Mil, as he was called by many friends, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, leaving everyone suddenly. Despite a very sad event, his family, friends and bandmates announce and honor... Source ..read more

Words by Katie Hagan. VERVE Dance Company ripcurled into The Place, London to perform a striking triple bill of work danced by some of the most exciting performers internationally and created by world-renowned choreographers: Matteo Marfoglia, Joy Alpuerto Ritter and (LA) HORDE. The evening kicked off with a hot pinky piece by VERVE Artistic Director Matteo Marfoglia. Source ..read more