Words by Katie Hagan Dance isn’t something we’d consider to be static. Whilst movement can be punctuated by moments of pause and stasis, on the whole we see or understand dance as characterised by flow, […]
Category: interviews
Dora Frankel talks ‘Tread Lightly on the Planet’
Words by Katie Hagan. “To transition to a sustainable world, we need to tread more lightly on the planet.” — Professor Andy Purvis. Inspired by the crisp lucidity and aptness of these words, Dora Frankel […]
When hydrofeminism met digital healing – Interview with Francesca Mariano
Words by Angelos Angelidis. On a frozen winter London morning, tucked in bed, I connected with Francesca Mariano (@serpentinedance) who is based in Milan, to discuss her somatic practice, hydrofeminism, healing and the vitality of […]
Leah Marojevic talks 1-800-LONGING4IT & Mass Hysteria
Words by Stella Rousham. Lockdown has been marked by intense feelings for everyone – grief, nostalgia, anxiety and importantly, loneliness. Under strict orders to ‘Stay Home’, to social distance and observe the 2 metre rule, […]
Choreography Meets Architecture: an Interview with Takako Hasegawa, founder of Dancing Architects
Words by Ines Carvalho What do dance and architecture have in common? Some words navigate into our minds, like space or aesthetics, that immediately brings us to a theatre stage or the frontage of a […]
An Interview with Fullstop Dance – ON TIDAL WAVES AS COLLABORATORS
Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. Togetherness is irreplaceable. Its memory washes over us like waves, its palpability remains an insurmountable reminder of its loss. In Jake Stangel’s 2018 film ‘Mercury’, Fullstop Dance company members Kathryn Florez […]
The revolution in Lebanon is about celebrating the arts: Interview with Reem Naamani
Words by Ines Carvalho. If this year is teaching us something in the arts sector, it’s definitely that the digital world can enhance a global community of artists to connect and reach wider audiences. Even […]
Shifting the perception of Black dance – an Interview with Beverley Glean, founder of IRIE! dance theatre
During Black History Month, we look at the past, present and future of Black Dance and how we can act towards a more equitable diverse dance scene. We spoke with Beverley Glean MBE, founder and artistic director of IRIE! dance theatre, about her journey and mission of raising the profile of Dance of the African Diaspora (DAD) in the United Kingdom.
Back to the theatre: Dimitris Papaioannou’s ‘INK’
Words by Giordana Patumi. And so, after seven months I am back at the theatre, almost a year after watching the acclaimed The Great Tamer in New York. I am sitting at the Carignano theatre, […]