Andrew Smith Archive

Easter Intensive. Over the past week I have had the honour to be part of Ffin Dance's annual Easter Intensive. The week contains a master class every mourning with senior dancer Lisa Hood, who challenged all involved both technically and mentally. Throughout... Published Monday, 12 April, 2010 at 03:51
It's only 'Art' when you want it to be. Ever since I had to research nudity on stage I have always been very wary of why choreographers need to use a naked body to make a point to the audience. Isn't there other choreographic tools to use that could... Published Friday, 26 March, 2010 at 01:27
Update from SSCD! Well haven't the students of SSCD been busy this past month. Our annual production of IndepenDance Day and New Works have gone down with raving reviews. Even though this is most probably the most stressful period of the year as... Published Monday, 15 March, 2010 at 01:20
The Life and Times of Girl A From Wednesday 17th February until Saturday 20th February Scottish Dance Theatre presented their latest double bill to audiences in Dundee's Rep Theatre, I was privileged to attend on the Saturday Evening. The evening would consists of two pieces, one choreographed... Published Sunday, 21 February, 2010 at 04:56
Auditions Over the past several months I have seen a number of degree students from SSCD audition at numerous facilities and for many different company's. As a student in their third year, this strikes the fear of god to my soul... Published Tuesday, 9 February, 2010 at 06:04
Collaborations What an exciting few weeks I have in store. As part of a unit I will undertake at SSCD, I will have the opportunity to get inside not only my own creative mind but also the mind of a fine... Published Wednesday, 3 February, 2010 at 05:43
The Austrailian Diva Behold Miss Janis Claxton. An inspirational lady who always speaks her mind. How refreshing. Being so far north of the boarder, we at SSCD sometimes forget there's an outside world down south. For the past week and the forth coming... Published Monday, 11 January, 2010 at 08:10
New year new start . . . . . Can't change the past after all. 2010! If you listen to certain people and some theories on life and our planet then we shouldn't still be here. Wasn't we supposed to become the abyss in 06.06.06?? None the less were still here and the world is... Published Monday, 4 January, 2010 at 05:57
The Degrees are on top. . . . First of all can I apologise for not writing in such a long time, it's shameful and inexcusable, but life has been hectic and now I have a good story to put forward. On Thursday 29th and Friday 30th of... Published Saturday, 31 October, 2009 at 03:02
What makes you good enough to be classed as a 'Professional'? Is it your perfect technique? Is it your outstanding ability to stand on one leg and look stunning? Is it someone's captivating performance quality that makes you watch them when there's 20 other body's on stage? Perhaps its a combination... Published Wednesday, 30 September, 2009 at 07:08
One step closer . . . . Or two steps back? With term now in full swing and my blog seriously needing some updating, (All i can do is apologise) I find myself in some sort of rut. With two years of intense training already under my belt, why is it... Published Tuesday, 15 September, 2009 at 07:01
And it's come to a close. . . And just like that it's gone! No more lie in's, No more 'Oh I'll do it tomorrow', no more lazy napping afternoons, it's back to it and back to it with a vengeance. When you wake up and the first... Published Monday, 31 August, 2009 at 08:33
All Summer Long The Summer is slowly but surely reaching a close with only three weeks left until the return to SSCD. Looking back I've spent most of my summer asleep, moaning about being bored, cleaning my flat (which 8/10 times was clean... Published Friday, 14 August, 2009 at 04:03
Sweetheart Roland Back home in the Valleys (Ebbw Vale to be exact) all pumped up and ready to participate in 'Summer Intensive' with Ffin Dance. Waking up to a high standard professional class lead by either Sue Lewis or Lisa Hood (Senior... Published Thursday, 6 August, 2009 at 04:46
Hello from 'bonnie' Scotland Hello to all that might be reading my very first blog - ARGH. This blog is just a small introduction about myself and what I'm all about. My names Andrew and I'm just about to commence my third year at... Published Thursday, 6 August, 2009 at 01:08

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