Five innovative choreographers will share their work with audiences as part of an international partnership programme that supports the development of innovative choreographers from Wales, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Canada. The touring programme of five short works opens in Montreal at the start of May and then tours including Cardiff later that month, along with France, Italy and the Netherlands. This follows an international residency in Cardiff last September for 13 artists from the five countries. The artists are now presenting their finished pieces. Dance Roads is an international partnership programme supporting the development of innovative choreographers from Wales, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Canada. Carole Blade of Coreo Cymru, said, “The touring programme of five short works promises a diverse evening of quality contemporary dance, ideal for the first time dance audience and regular attenders.” DROP is the first Welsh led dance project to be funded by the EU Culture Programme and aims to develop and expand the provision currently available to the small-scale contemporary dance sector in Europe hosted by Coreo Cymru, Chapter and the Dance Roads international partners. Carole continues “The support from the EU Commission has enabled the network to also research and explore other cross border dance networks. Out of that research we have started to develop an interactive map as a resource for the wider dance community and whilst still a work in progress we are asking dance organisations across Europe to help us complete the picture.” The interactive maps can be found at www.dancenetworks.eu The performance package will be accompanied by workshops, promoter events, audience development schemes and educational tools developed in partnership with the participating artists, mentors and co-organisers. The Director of Mosaico Danza explains the various programmes they are hosting in Italy as part of the tour. “We are delighted to host the second international promoters platform following the success of Cardiff’s in September last year and will be working with the Netherlands Dance Roads partner to develop an educational programme which focuses on storytelling in dance as well as hosting choreographic workshops with the artists for local school children.” Artistic Director of Montreal based Tangent says “Nowhere in the dance world can a young choreographer experience an extended tour of five cities, like that of Dance Roads, in the close company of four other dance companies who together form a temporary critical community of colleagues while on the road.” Cardiff based dance artist Jo Fong is representing Wales and says. “ I’m so thrilled to be able to present and tour Dialogue – A Double Act as part of this international bill. The opportunities so far have been immense, there has been plenty of exchange and in terms of development for the work - it has been in depth, yet fun and wholly supportive.” For more information visit www.danceroads.eu and for interview, photography, video contact Mike Smith +44(0)7795 325161 E:mike@mediasmith.co.uk or Carole Blade, Coreo Cymru +44(0)7846303853 E: carole@coreocymru.com Tour dates: May 8, 9, 10, 2014. CANADA: Sarah Bronsardm. Presented by Tangente, Montreal (Canada) www.tangente.qc.ca May 14, 15, 16, 2014. FRANCE: Teilo Troncy. Presented by Glob Théâtre, Bordeaux (France)
 www.globtheatre.net May 22, 23, 2014. WALES: Jo Fong . Presented by Coreo Cymru/Chapter, Cardiff (United Kingdom) www.chapter.org May 30, 31, 2014: ITALY: Andrea Gallo Rosso. Presented by Mosaico Danza, Turin (Italy) as part of INTERPLAY Inside/Out Festival. www.mosaicodanza.it June 5, 6, 2014: THE NETHERLANDS : Jasper Van Luijk. Presented by Generale Oost, at Musis Sacrum (Netherlands). www.generaleoost.nl The DROP choreographers, supporting partners Sarah Bronsard - Canada Sarah’s passion for dance started with flamenco in 2003 and after graduating in new media in 2009 she continued her training in contemporary dance in Montreal and Paris. She took part in Transforme-Se Prolonger at the Royaumont Abbaye (France), where she collaborated with choreographers and electroacoustic composers, spanning multiple creations. Presented by Tangente, Montreal (Canada) on 8/9/10 May 2014. Tangent is the first venue in Québec, Canada, dedicated to the programming of contemporary dance and the longest standing member of the network. www.tangente.qc.ca Teilo Troncy – France After his education in acting and contemporary dance at the Conservatory of Bordeaux (France), Teilo moved to Amsterdam to study at the SNDO to multiply, challenge and deepen his work as maker-dancer-performer in relation to dance and performance art. Presented by Glob Théâtre, Bordeaux (France)
on 14/15/16 May 2014. Glob Théâtre an independent artistic venue located in a former factory in Bordeaux with a small theatre and a studio for independent work and rehearsals. www.globtheatre.net Jo Fong – Wales Jo is a director, choreographer and performer working in dance, film, theatre and the visual arts. As a performer she has worked for over 20 years including performances with Rosas, DV8 Physical Theatre, Rambert Dance Company, Mark Bruce Company, Young Vic Theatre, Igloo and Quarantine Theatre. Presented by Coreo Cymru/Chapter, Cardiff (United Kingdom) on 22 & 23 May 2014. Coreo Cymru is the creative producer for dance in Wales initiative working in partnership with Chapter a multi-artform venue that presents, produces and promotes international art, live performance and film. www.coreocymru.com www.chapter.org Andrea Gallo Rosso – Italy After completing his dance training in Turin, Andrea continued to develop his craft working with artists such as David Zambrano, Emio Greco, Ismael Ivo, Pedro Berdayes & Jose’ Reches and Ivan Wolfe and has presented his work at national and international festivals. Presented by Mosaico Danza, Turin (Italy) as part of INTERPLAY Inside/Out Festival on 30 & 31 May 2014. Mosaico Danza is a cultural association devoted to supporting and promoting original contemporary dance, both nationally and internationally. www.mosaicodanza.it Jasper Van Luijk – The Netherlands In 2011, Jasper was selected to participate in the Voorjaarsontwakenevent as a choreographer and has since presented his work at a number of festivals including Holland Dance Festival, CaDance and a/d Werf. In 2012 Jasper received the ITS Choreography Award, a national prize for graduating talent in choreography. Presented by Generale Oost, at Musis Sacrum (Netherlands) on 5 & 6 June 2014. Generale Oost is Arnhem’s professional working space for emerging choreographers and theatre makers. www.generaleoost.nl |
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