Dance Live
Aberdeen's Festival of Contemporary Dance
7th October – 1st November 2008
Dance Live! 2008
Performances
Gilmore Productions - THE BLANK ALBUM
Tuesday 7th October
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Lemon Tree
Cost: £10 / £8 (concs, groups, Friends of APA) - plus booking fee
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224 641122
A flamboyantly rock ‘n’ roll music and dance comedy from Natasha Gilmore, ‘The Catherine Tate of contemporary dance’,and Quee MacArthur of Shooglenifty. A hugely entertaining and cunning pastiche of pop culture that is by turn hysterical and strikingly poetic. Structured like an Album with a series of inter-related singles, the cast of five dance artists / musicians not only play their instruments but dance with them – taking the imagery of air guitar to the next level and beyond!
The evening begins with a specially created piece by Natasha Gilmore for Citymoves’s new Youth Dance Company.
Scottish Ballet
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th October
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: His Majesty's Theatre
Cost: Tickets from £12.50 to £20.50
Booking: www.hmtaberdeen.com
01224 641122
Free pre-show talk with Ashley Page on Saturday 11 Oct at 6:30pm. Please call the Box Office to reserve tickets.
A unique and exciting programme by Scotland's national dance company inspired by the music of Radiohead, film techniques and the sophisticated frivolity of the 1930s. Not to be missed!
Ride the Beast
From ground-breaking American choreographer Stephen
Petronio comes Ride the Beast - a celebration of raw energy and creativity. Set to music by rock band Radiohead and featuring designs by uber-cool New York fashion designer Benjamin Cho.
For MG: The Movie
From Petronio’s guru, Trisha Brown, comes the hauntingly poetic For MG: The Movie. Intrigued by the work of film directors who seamlessly move their characters in and out of frame, Brown reinterprets this in a fascinating piece set to a specially commissioned soundscape by maverick composer Alvin Curran.
Pennies from Heaven
Taking its cue from popular music of the 1930s, Scottish Ballet’s Artistic Director Ashley Page premieres a brand new work which borrows its title from one of the most famous songs of the period, Pennies from Heaven. The work is a playful interpretation of the atmosphere and bittersweet lyrics of the songs, with elegant designs steeped in the vintage glamour of the 1930s by award-winning designer and long term collaborator Antony McDonald.
Soundings
Saturday 18 October
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Citymoves
Cost: £6.50 / £4.50 (concs)
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224 641122
An intriguing evening of brand new performance which combines dance with live music from some of Scotland's most original emerging artists. Both companies are offering workshops to accompany their performances. Included with the ticket price is a free drink and there will be an informal after-show discussion.
Three Legs – Boots
From exuberant innocence through the mundane slow-drip violence of modernity to final transcendence, BOOTS is the perennial life cycle as dance triptych. Contemporary choreographer Charlotte Jarvis and musician David Ledden create a unique multi-sensory look at modern life through movement and sound.
Very Red - First of Ten
Very Red's characteristically spontaneous style comes together in a series of short experiments in live music and solo dance. Exploring what it is to be human (at best and worst!), the dance and music are inseparable and the performance resonates with the playfulness and individuality of the people involved. In the true spirit of collaboration, anything can happen…
Janis Claxton Dance with the Edinburgh Quartet - FALLING LIGHT
Saturday 25 October
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cowdray Hall
Cost: £8/£6 (concessions) /£4 (student/child on the door)
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224 641122
Indulge in an evening of exquisite dance and live music from Janis Claxton Dance and the internationally acclaimed Edinburgh Quartet. Falling Light is a programme of emotionally compelling and musically defined dance, with two sublime new pieces set to works by Bach and Polish composer Henryk Gorecki.
An international cast of dancers will perform with the Edinburgh Quartet in the Scottish Premier of Songs Are Sung, Gorecki’s latest String Quartet, with soloist Michael Beeston performing Bach’s Partita No 2 in d minor, transcribed for Viola.
Citymoves is delighted to be hosting Janis Claxton Dance in residence from Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th October.
Tabula Rasa Dance - DILLY DILLY
Monday 27 October
Times: 1.00pm & 7.00pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Studio
Cost: £5.50/£4.50 (children) plus booking fee
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224 641122
Seriously silly, poetic, playful and absurd dance theatre for the very young Dilly Dilly is a delightfully imaginative show set in an overgrown garden where an eccentric and extraordinary character grows not only flowers but colourful ideas!
‘Dilly Dilly’ is performed by dancer Tara Hodgson, with original music composed by Quee MacArthur, digital projections created by the Arts in Motion team and choreography by Claire Pençak. Expect expressive gibberish and serious gobbledygook in this richly textured, visual and imaginative performance for children 4 years and over.
The Scottish Flute Trio & Curve Foundation Dance Company - FEAT
Friday 31st October
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Studio
Cost: £10 / £8 (conc, groups, Friends of APA) - plus booking fee
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224 641122
A dazzling new show bringing together The Scottish Flute Trio with percussionist Rhian Macleod and The Curve Foundation Dance Company with new writing from rising star David Fennessy and new choreography from Ross Cooper, Morgann Runacre-Temple and Hanna Ahti.
The programme includes music by Thea Musgrave, Gordon McPherson, Debussy, Isang Yun and Geir Rafnsson. These two companies are at the forefront of contemporary music and dance in Scotland, commissioning and making new work, building new repertoire and presenting it to audiences across the country. This is their first venture together and it has been made possible by support from The Scottish Arts Council and The Brunton Theatre.
East Coast Moves
Saturday 1st November
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: The Lemon Tree
Cost: £6.50 / £4.50 (conc, groups, Friends of APA)
- plus booking fee
Booking: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
01224-641122
An unmissable programme of new work by choreographers based in the North East. A fascinating round-up of new dance works recently created along the east coast, with works by Tony Mills, Ani Tchakmakdjian, Steinvor Palsson, Thomas Small and others.
Dance Live! 2008
Film
Camera/Movement
Tuesday 14 October
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Belmont Picturehouse
Cost: £4.50/£3.50 concs
Booking: www.picturehouses.co.uk
01224 343546
Camera/Movement is a unique programme of dance film extracts celebrating the ever-evolving relationship between dance and camera. It pinpoints key 20th Century works that articulate the dynamics of space - from the Bauhaus experiments of Oskar Schlemmer and the extravagant spectacles of Busby Berkeley - to ballet and modern classics featuring Rudolf Nureyev, Norman McLaren and Merce Cunningham. Other more recent works are by Lloyd Newson, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Michael Clark, Philippe Decoufle. Curated by Helena Blaker, this screening programme was part of a larger collaboration between CAPTURE and Netherlands Media Art Institute (www.nimk.nl/en).
Following the completion of the CAPTURE project this programme continues to be managed by Portland Green Cultural Projects (www.portlandgreen.com).
Dance Live! 2008
Intermediate/Advanced Level Workshops
Scottish Ballet Masterclass
Wednesday 8 October
7.00-9.00pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Studio
Cost: £5.00
Booking: Citymoves 01224-611 486
A special workshop led by Scottish Ballet's Education team for intermediate/advanced dancers (age 14+), offering a ballet / contemporary warm up and an exclusive insight into the stunning repertoire featured in the Company's Autumn Season, with live musical accompaniment.
Tango Fusion - Ani Tchakmakdjin & Martin Espindola
Wednesday 15 October
6.00-8.00pm
Venue: Citymoves
Cost: £5.00
Booking: Citymoves 01224-611 486
As part of their week long residency at Citymoves, Aberdeen-based choreographer Ani and Argentinian dancer Martin will lead this relaxed and playful workshop exploring the meeting of Argentinian tango and contemporary dance. It is suitable for those with some dance experience. Bring heeled, leather soled shoes or trainers. You don't need to come with a dance partner, although if you have one – bring them along!
Body Sensing – Three Legs
Saturday 18 October
10am-12.30pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Studio
Cost: £6.00
Booking: Citymoves 01224-611 486
Come join choreographer Charlotte Jarvis and musician David Ledden for a morning of playful improvisational and meditative explorations of the senses. By isolating/restricting specific body senses a new awareness of movement in space, as well as a new relationship between the subject and the viewer is revealed. The workshop will offer a glimpse of how their recently completed dance triptych, BOOTS (A Three Legs Thing), was developed. Suitable for intermediate/advanced level dancers.
Body Beat – VERY RED
Saturday 18 October
2.00-5.00pm
Venue: Lemon Tree Studio
Cost: £7.00
Booking: Citymoves 01224-611 486
Dave Boyd (musician) and Rachel Smith (dancer) deliver a fast, physical and fun dance and music session for intermediate/advanced dancers. Ever wished you could count those complex rhythms? Ever wondered how you can get 'inside' the music more when you're dancing? Ever fancied having a go at playing some music for dance yourself? This is the ultimate 'feel good' workshop and you'll be in safe hands with Dave and Rachel there to help make your musicality MOVE with you.
"A very enjoyable workshop and a great concept to work around - plenty of room for EXPRESSION (which is great!!!)" VERY RED participant.
Janis Claxton Dance - Open Company Class
Tuesday 21 October – Friday 24 October
2.00-3.30pm - Tuesday 21 October
10.00-11.30am - Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Friday 24 October
Venue: Cowdray Hall
Cost: £3.00 per class
Booking: Citymoves 01224-611 486
As part of their residency at Citymoves, Janis Claxton Dance will be offering an open company class for advanced level contemporary dancers. Expanding on the work of Eric Hawkins Janis’ contemporary technique classes encourage efficient, easeful and dynamic dancing – exploring the animal dynamism between pelvic and peripheral initiation, the joys of momentum and the dynamics of rhythmic clarity.
Dance Live! 2008
Seniors in the City 2008 with Scottish Ballet
Workshops
Friday 10 October
10.30am - 12.00pm Illustrated Talk
Learn more about Scotland's national dance company as a member of the Company's Education Team introduce Scottish Ballet and the breathtaking Autumn Season programme by means of an entertaining and informative talk. Enjoy a range of illustrations and anecdotes on the myths and mysteries of dance and find out more about what it takes to train as a professional dancer.
Friday 10 October
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Workshop with Regenerate
Regenerate is Scottish Ballet's group for older people who love to dance and share their passion for dance with others. Our members are real ballet ambassadors who pride themselves in demonstrating that you're never too old to dance! Exercise your body and mind in this informal, uplifting experience. Set to live music, members of Regenerate will support you through simple ballet-based movements. No experience necessary. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Friday 10 October
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Workshop with Regenerate (for experienced dancers)
A workshop for experienced older dancers. Join Regenerate for a ballet-based movement class that will explore how to develop creative movement based on Scottish Ballet repertoire.
The class will be accompanied by live music and gives participants a fantastic chance to meet kindred spirits for an informal shared experience of dance.
For further information about Scottish Ballet please visit www.scottishballet.co.uk
Venue: His Majesty's Theatre Studio
Cost: FREE
Booking: Seniors in the City 01224 523913
Dance Live! 2008
Workshops
Scottish Ballet Outside In
Saturday 11 October
4.00-5.00pm
Venue: His Majesty's Theatre
Cost: £5 (£3 with a discount for Autumn Season tickets when bought together)
Booking: Aberdeen Box Office
01224 641122
A fascinating look at Scottish Ballet's Autumn Season in which you will learn more about choreography, artistic inspiration, music, design and lighting; illustrated by Scottish Ballet dancers and artistic team. An exciting, demystifying and enriching experience.
Tabula Rasa Dance Company BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
CHILDRENS DANCE WORKSHOP (aged 4-6)
Monday 27th October
3.45-4.30pm
Venue: Citymoves
Cost: £2.50
Booking: Citymoves 01224 611486
In this fun and active session we will take off our socks and shoes and step into the garden to see what’s growing and who is busy there! The workshop will be based on some of the ideas and dances from the dance theatre performance ‘Dilly Dilly’ which is showing at The Lemon Tree on the same day.
The session will be taught by Claire Pençak, artistic director of Tabula Rasa Dance Company and the choreographer of Dilly Dilly.
