Words by Francesca Matthys. This article is part of our REWRITE series with Chisenhale Dance Space’s Artist Community. “I enjoy it when people feel okay to be held accountable” says dance artist Cherilyn Albert. We are […]
The Heat by Becky Namgauds & collaborators
Words by Francesca Matthys. More than a week later and The Heat by Becky Namgauds is still etched in my mind like a static TV, buzzing continuously. This surreal new dance theatre work made me […]
Go With Your Heart | Interview with Vlatka Horvat & Tim Etchells
Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. For UK-based artists Vlatka Horvat and Tim Etchells, artmaking is a question of relation: an ongoing process of organizing ourselves with other bodies in space and time. In their first joint […]
Finleigh Zack on Common Threads
Curated by Finleigh Zack Dance Inc, Common Threads is a split bill assembling global voices in dance that comes to Chisenhale Dance Space this week from 21-22 March. During the bill, Common Threads will reflect on […]
What is NEXT Choreography?
Words by Maria Elena Ricci. Last week I sat down to have a chat with Lena Hannigan, Maxi Himpe and Jemima TheRese Nzinga who are part of this year’s Siobhan Davies Studios’ NEXT Choreography cohort. […]
Immersive worlds
By Adrienne Hart, Artistic Director of Neon Dance. Neon Dance is a professional dance company based in Swindon (UK) and we tour internationally, creating work for the stage, screen and spaces in between. We work […]
NEXT Choreography cultivates a collaborative praxis ahead of festival
Words by Florence Nicholls. When we think about dance education, what might come to mind is a dimly lit studio, ill-fitting leotards and gruelling exercises. Or maybe, romantically, the pursuit of a life-long dream to […]
Mouth Wash and Razor Blades by Casper Dillen
Words by Isabelle Enquist. Mouth Wash and Razor Blades, choreographed by Casper Dillen and performed by members of Small Sample Size Theatre, with a score by composer Gia Dreyer, took place on January 18th at […]
Needle Dance by Makiko Harris
Words by Sarah Lapinsky. I arrived to Art’otel Hoxton on the 21st of February for a private viewing of Needle Dance, a new dance film by Japanese-American, interdisciplinary artist, Makiko Harris. Walking down the stairs […]
Striking works graced the stage at Resolution on 15 February
Words by Pranita Choudhry. On 15 February, each piece approached multiple themes at a time. Schlusselkind created a mystical journey, whereas the Journal of 7 was a keen reminder of our present and the sins […]