Words by Sarah Lapinsky. EKLEIDO, the dynamic choreographic duo of Hannah Ekholm and Faye Stoeser, is known for creating mesmerising performances that fuse contemporary dance with street and club styles. Imagine sitting in your seat, […]
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Funding library for dance artists & organisations
As an independent magazine run by freelancers, all we seem to do is try to find ways to keep ourselves funded and afloat. The search for arts funding opportunities is sometimes a tricky and long […]
Somerset House Studios to hold AGM this October
Somerset House Studios, a space supporting artists and creative collaboration in the heart of the capital, announces AGM, an annual night of cross-disciplinary performance and installation. The evening brings together performances by artists Florence Peake and Eve Stainton, Nina […]
Versions of clarity with Ebony Rose Dark
Words by Qiao Lin Tan. Ebony Rose Dark (she/he/they) is a vision impaired cabaret and dance performance artist whose work addresses gender, disability, vision impairment, race and the LGBTQ+ community. Ahead of the premiere of […]
Lenio Kaklea on new work Agrimi (Fauve)
Words by Giordana Patumi. Lenio Kaklea is a Paris-based choreographer, dancer, and writer of Greek origin. Known for her bold exploration of contemporary themes through the language of dance, Kaklea’s works often delve into social, […]
Journeying through the self in Devika Bilimoria’s Offerings
Words by Francesca Matthys. A couple of months ago Katie and I had the pleasure of experiencing Future Ritual’s Ceremony [I], a day of durational performances by four artists; Marilyn Arsem, Sandra Johnston, Helena Goldwater and […]
Sacha Copland on new work Anatomy for Accountants
Sacha Copland’s Java Dance Theatre is currently bringing its new work Anatomy for Accountants to the international Edinburgh Fringe stage. Java is known for bringing cutting-edge works to audiences far and wide whether from its […]
Re:INCARNATION by Qudus Onikeku
Words by Diane Parkes. The Nigerian megalopolis of Lagos is massive, youthful and exciting. Due to become the world’s biggest city by the turn of the century, it is one of the beating hearts of […]
Movement for Liberation: Interview with Dancers for Palestine
Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. “Palestine is not only a litmus test politically, it’s also a microcosm of all of the oppressive forces in the world,” says Hallie Chametzky, organiser of Dancers for Palestine (D4P), founded […]
The Trying Rooms by Red Patch Productions
Words by Pranita Choudhry. A double bill performed at Camden Fringe 2024. The repetition, the loop, the frustration; these are what stayed with me after watching the Agony of Definition, a dance theatre piece by […]