Wales based choreographers Deborah Light and Chloe Loftus will be presenting their work as part of a nine venue tour of Wales during March and April. The talented choreographers were commissioned to develop their work for small scale touring through Welsh Independent Dance’s annual choreographic development programme, dance bytes. The programme began in April 1998 to support and facilitate the creation of new work from Wales based choreographers and has helped launch a number of careers including Jem Treays, Tanja Råman, Mr & Mrs Clark, Sandra Harnisch-Lacey and Eddie Ladd. There are three stages to the scheme and both pieces have been carefully created and developed from initial choreographic ideas to the accomplished pieces presented on tour. Deborah delves into the mysterious world of Angelica where emotions, fears and desires take over. Angelica is a dark semi-gothic fairytale inspired by the art and literature of Brian Froud. It is a heightened reflection of human nature delving into our fears and exposing the beautiful and dark side of our character. In contrast Chloe draws on a fascination with ‘people watching’, in her light-hearted look at the classic boy meets girl scenario. From body language to highly physical contact work, ‘Scuse Me explores communication without words. Come and see some of the best experimental dance that Wales has to offer in this highly physical and engaging programme ideal for first time dance audiences and regular dance lovers. TOUR SCHEDULE: Fri 23 & Sat 24 March Chapter, Cardiff @ 8pm 029 20304400 Tue 27 March The Gate, Cardiff @ 7.30pm 029 20483344 Thu 29 March Aberystwyth Arts Centre @ 8.15pm 01970 623232 Mon 2 April Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor @ 7.30pm 01248 351708 Thurs 5 April Stiwt Theatre, Rhos, Wrexham @ 7.30pm 01978 841300 Weds 11 April Parc & Dare Theatre, Treorchy @ 7.30pm 01443 773112 Sun 15 April The Met, Abertillery @ 7.30pm 01495 322510 Wed 18 April Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells @ 7.30pm 01982 552555 Fri 20 April Theatr Ardudwy, Harlech @ 7.30pm 01766 780667 Ticket prices: £7/£5 The touring package also includes a performance residency programme led by Deborah and Chloe for young people aged 11+ at Theatr Gwynedd, Stiwt Theatre, Parc & Dare Theatre and The Met. The artists will also lead schools workshops for key stage 3 and 4 in Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan (26 March), Builth Wells (17 April) and Harlech (19 April). A professional development workshop in which participants will learn the repertory will be held at Abertillery Leisure Centre on Wednesday 28th March. For more information on the tour and workshop/residency package please contact Welsh Independent Dance on 029 20387314 or welshindance@btconnect.co.uk. |
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 |
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