Words by Francesca Matthys. Bodies in Action advocates for the involvement of all, especially marginalised identities in contemporary dance. This is done through the curation of their various events such as Action Lab that creates […]
Are you viewing or being viewed? Surveillance in and out of the performance space
Words by Inês Carvalho. The young Jasmine Fan has always wanted to become a dance maker. However, at the age of 17, an encounter with German filmmaker Monika Treut has unveiled the world of film, […]
Restorative values for dance making: How do we heal?
Written as a provocation piece for the Clore Leadership Fellowship, this paper a call to action for increased levels of care, respect and safety for artists in the UK dance sector, representing Richard Chappell’s views […]
“Quippy & ironic”, Sam Burkett’s You’re Alright
Words by Katie Hagan. Friendships are funny. You can be the best of friends with one person but heaven forbid if you’re ever put in a social situation where you’re stuck with their friend. In […]
Symoné: “Artists that make me feel something inspire me”
Words by Maria Elena Ricci. Extravagant, immersive, athletic and multidisciplinary, Symoné is a one-of-a-kind artist with an undeniable, awe-some talent. From spinning 50 hula hoops on her body at once while skating on high heels, […]
Getting to know independent artist Manon Servage
Manon Servage is a French-born, London-based dance artist who has recently moved to the UK capital to develop their dance practice. Independent artist Manon has choreographed pieces such as Spectrum, a dance on film that […]
The (Hong) Kong Girls on new work at Edinburgh Fringe
Words by Maria Elena Ricci. Justyne Li, WONG Pik Kei and Alice Ma are three of the talented artists from Hong Kong performing in the Hong Kong Soul platform in London and Edinburgh this summer. […]
The Body’s Voice by Body Talks Movement | review
Words by Qiao Lin Tan. A product of dance workshops ran by Body Talks Movement CIC, The Body’s Voice is a video installation that shines a light on the inner, somatic worlds of children from […]
Saving Face by Si Rawlinson at The Place
Words by Paula Riofrio. Has your mind or body hurt so badly that you were unable to do the things you love? …and wait, you still have to go to work. Saving Face delves into […]
Chisenhale Dance Space announces its transformed artist-led model
This summer, Chisenhale Dance Space is launching its reimagined CDS Artist Community and is seeking 200 dance and performance artists to form the artistic leadership of the organisation. After listening to the needs of artists, […]