As part of Big Bang Seed Commission Scratch Night, artist Maya Williams will present Funeral Act II, a piece that takes a deep dive into the taboo topic of grief. “Funeral Act II is a […]
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Dance & fashion collide at WMN* event
Words by Katie Hagan. Dance and fashion have long had something of a love-affair. Intertwined throughout history, both are of and for the human[…]
CDS Artist Community & DAJ launch REWRITE
REWRITE is an editorial series platforming artists to challenge dominant histories and shape new futures in the dance and performance sector. Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS) and dance art journal (DAJ) have teamed up to commission […]
A new dance film inspired by Northumberland coast
The Heave is a new dance film set to be released later on this month. Inspired by the Northumberland coast, The Heave will be screened at Cambois Hidden Depths, an innovative heritage and arts project […]
EKLEIDO on choreography & collaboration
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, […]
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 […]