Interviews
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company are entering their 20th year in the wide world of dance. The company's artistic director celebrates by being interviewed by Article19. We're sure the company are celebrating in other ways but we're happy to provide some party hats and a candle or two!
Published Monday, 28 January, 2008 at 09:39 -
Without any doubt one Jasmin Vardimon is one of the best dance theatre choreographers in Europe. She has been making work for ten years and the company will be kicking off the new year with a preview of 'Yesterday', a celebration of those ten years. We caught up with her during rehearsals in Brighton.
Published Sunday, 6 January, 2008 at 09:08 -
Following a long freelance career Javier Du Frutos was the surprise choice to take the reigns of Leeds based Phoenix Dance Theatre in the Autumn of 2006. We caught up with him over the phone during a break in rehearsals for the company's up an coming tour.
Published Tuesday, 1 January, 2008 at 02:36 -
One of the most talked about dance makers this year is Hofesh Shechter. A veteran of Batsheva Dance Company, Inbal Pinto and Jasmin Vardimon Company, among many others, he is currently in Scotland creating a new work with Scottish Dance Theatre where we caught up with him by phone.
Published Sunday, 16 December, 2007 at 02:35 -
Susan Cunningham speaks to the Artistic Director of Dance Base in Edinburgh, Scotland's one and only National Dance Agency. A few years ago they moved from their cramped home in Edinburgh's 'Assembly Rooms' to a brand new facility in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. How has the transition gone and how much support have they been providing the profession?
Published Sunday, 18 November, 2007 at 05:57 -
by Neil Nisbet Booking a tour for a dance company is an unnerving experience, especially for those new to the game. What better solution than to ask someone who knows the ins and outs for a little bit of...
Published Monday, 8 October, 2007 at 01:04 -
Peter Maniam - Moving in Circles
My eyes were really opened by going to see ‘Hiphopscotch’, and talking to Peter Maniam of Moving in Circles. He then encouraged me to come along to the breakdancing championships. I was struck not only by the skill but the passion and commitment of the dancers.
Published Sunday, 9 September, 2007 at 08:24 -
Ross Cooper 'The Curve Foundation'
by Susan Cunningham Ross Cooper (Artistic Director of Curve Foundation) talks about building an audience for contemporary dance and his companies unique relationship with their venues. You are performing at The Kings in Edinburgh, such a prestigious theatre. Is the...
Published Sunday, 3 June, 2007 at 10:44 -
Siobhan Davies is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in contemporary British dance. Her career spans over 30 years and has seen her win numerous awards for her innovative choreography. I spoke to her in March to find out what is next for her and her company.
Published Saturday, 28 April, 2007 at 01:28 -
Whether you do or not, after seeing 'Angels of Incidence', you may think about the roles we play in each others lives that we as humans can, in kind, be angels for each other. How people come into our lives just when we need help or guidance. The integrated piece created by Adam Benjamin (co-founder of Candoco) for Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) brought in 4 dancers with disabilities to perform with them.
Published Tuesday, 10 April, 2007 at 12:55 -
Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) are in the UK on a country wide tour with their new creation; ‘Held’. The work is an innovative piece which combines photography with dance. Renowned dance photographer Lois Greenfield crouches on stage taking photographs while the company jump, contort and move across the stage.
Published Thursday, 1 March, 2007 at 02:49 -
Loretta Yurick - Dance Theatre Ireland
Loretta Yurick is the Irish-American co-director of Dance Theatre of Ireland with Robert Connor. The company based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin is now in its 17th year of producing contemporary dance work....
Published Friday, 17 November, 2006 at 06:54 -
During the dawn of time when Scottish Dance Theatre was known as Dundee Rep Dance Theatre they were a company struggling with with the obscurity of contemporary dance, lack of money and little recognition for their work. 10 Years later, several of which have been with Janet Smith their current director, the newly titled company is up their with the best and brightest the UK has to offer.
Published Wednesday, 23 August, 2006 at 08:57 -
Interview by Neil Nisbet iPod icon by BartelmeOn July 10th 2006 Dance UK, the self described advocates for dance in the UK, handed the Culture Minister, David Lammy, the much anticipated Dance Manifesto that set forth what they, in consultation...
Published Wednesday, 19 July, 2006 at 09:57 -
Kevin Finnan, Vanessa Cook, Junior Cunningham, Nikki O'Hara, Sioda Martin, Stuart Waters, Motion House Dance Theatre Video, Perfect...
Published Wednesday, 24 May, 2006 at 06:45 -
Arthur Pita, Bare Bones 5 [video]
Interview with Arthur Pita and the dancers from Bare Bones 5; Omar Gordon, John Thompson, Neb Abbott, Andrew Cowan and River Carmalt. This is an 11 minute video interview....
Published Friday, 31 March, 2006 at 12:08 -
Charlotte Vincent returns to Article19 with an interview covering her new work “Broken Chords” During her chat with Susan Cunningham prior to the company’s show at the Traverse in Edinburgh she discusses her work, live music, Polish dancers and...
Published Monday, 28 November, 2005 at 11:49 -
If want to talk about those who have a legacy in dance then Siobhan Davies is certain to be at the very top of the list of influential dance makers in the UK. From playing her part in the...
Published Tuesday, 1 November, 2005 at 11:35 -
As well as being a dancer with Motionhouse Dance Theatre and some time writer for Article19, Helen Parlor is also a prolific choreographer creating dance theatre orientated work for her own projects. We previously featured Full Force Dance Company,...
Published Sunday, 18 September, 2005 at 11:36 -
Ross Cooper - Curve Foundation
by Susan Cunningham Susan Cunnigham speaks with Ross Cooper of the Curve Foundation. One of Scotland's most popular choreographers (not a long list that but still..... ED!) and Ana Lujan Sanchez one of the choreographers who worked on a piece...
Published Monday, 12 September, 2005 at 01:34 -
by Susan Cunningham Arthur Pita is Portuguese and was born in South Africa. He studied dance in Johanssburg before coming to London in 1991 where he trained at LSCD obtaining a masters degree. So the biography goes at least. Susan...
Published Thursday, 26 May, 2005 at 02:00 -
Jasmin Vardimon has just achieved something fairly historic. She has just become the first choreographer to be interviewed by Article19 twice in our very short but illustrious history a fact we feel sure will warrant inclusion in her biography...
Published Sunday, 8 May, 2005 at 01:26 -
by Susan Cunningham Janet Smith is the Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre and has been for several years now. Susan Cunningham talked with Janet in December last year to find out what the company is doing and the particular...
Published Tuesday, 25 January, 2005 at 02:20 -
by Martin French Along with Richard Alston Siobhan Davies is one of the most well established and experienced choreographers working in the UK today. She was there at the start, in the UK at least, so we had a quick...
Published Wednesday, 13 October, 2004 at 02:30 -
by Zoe Boden September 15th 2004. The Place Prize finals begin Wednesday 15th September until the 25th September and five choreographers battle it out for the £25,000 first prize. We talk to Director of Artist Development at The Place, Theresa...
Published Wednesday, 15 September, 2004 at 06:32 -
by Neil Nisbet Jeni Sutton (above left) and Eliza McNeill (above right) are students at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts in Perth, Western Australia. Currently in the graduate company "Link" the pair spoke to Article19 back in March...
Published Wednesday, 14 July, 2004 at 06:39 -
by Neil Nisbet Rosie Kay is a professional choreographer living and working in the Midlands. She has won numerous awards for choreography and performance. Rosie is currently creating a new duet for performance later this year. How does the work...
Published Saturday, 20 March, 2004 at 08:03 -
by Neil Nisbet Vanessa Cook is a professional dancer currently working with Motionhouse Dance Theatre. Vanessa talks to Article19 about performing, travelling the world and being in prison! (surely not! Ed!) Article19: How did you move from an English/Philosophy degree...
Published Monday, 8 March, 2004 at 07:56 -
by Martin French Richard Alston is one of the UK's most enduring choreographers. With over 30 years in the business he must be doing something right! Surely? Article19 picks up the phone to find out more. Article19: What was your...
Published Monday, 19 January, 2004 at 08:09 -
by Neil Nisbet Phoenix Dance Theatre are now in their 21st year of creating and performing work. The company has often been mired in politics and controversy for all the wrong reasons. Darshan Singh Bhuller took the reigns last year,...
Published Sunday, 12 October, 2003 at 08:13 -
by Martin French DanceUmbrella, the largest UK dance festival, enters it's 25th year with some brand new work and some old favourites waving goodbye to pursue new endeavours. We talk to Val Bourne the festivals director and creator about the...
Published Saturday, 20 September, 2003 at 08:19 -
by Neil Nisbet September 2003. Since 1988 MotionHouse Dance Theatre have been growing in stature to become one of the UK's best known dance companies. Article19 talks to Kevin Finnan the company's creative director about their recent work "Volatile" and...
Published Friday, 5 September, 2003 at 08:24 -
by Zoe Boden Apparently, most of it is pretty dull, the Europeans do it better, it is snobbish, elitist, and has a very limited notion of beauty. Lloyd Newson, artistic director of DV8 Physical Theatre, talks about the problems of...
Published Tuesday, 22 July, 2003 at 08:28 -
by Neil Nisbet Charlotte Mors, Administrator for Danseværket in Denmark estimates that dance in her country is some 25 years behind the UK in terms of developing and supporting the art form. we ask just what she plans do about...
Published Wednesday, 18 June, 2003 at 08:34 -
by Zoe Boden Jasmin Vardimon is one of our most vibrant young choreographers. Her work has been described as ‘the kind that inspires emulation’ (The Times, Malta), and ‘thrillingly inventive’ and ‘articulate’ (The Herald). Her company are currently exciting audiences...
Published Thursday, 8 May, 2003 at 08:48 -
by Zoe Boden The first time I met Sheron Wray was in trendy Mayfair club, Momo’s. Laptop in lap, sipping tea from Moroccan glasses, and occasionally nibbling bread dripping with salsa verde, Sheron shines with confidence, determination and ambition. When...
Published Tuesday, 6 May, 2003 at 08:55 -
by Zoe Boden April 11th 2003. Every January Resolution! hits The Place with a fresh wave of choreographers and sends London into a frenzy. To get just a taste of it I asked four bright young things to give me...
Published Friday, 11 April, 2003 at 08:57 -
by Neil Nisbet Making Statements is a six member, all female dance company and the second outing for a project designed to give new professionals their first taste of working and performing away for the relative security of the training...
Published Saturday, 15 February, 2003 at 09:04 -
by Neil Nisbet Time Out magazine described his work as "Impressive, intelligent, thought-provoking choreography. Submerged in ambiguity, Charles Linehan’s subtle, atmospheric dances thrive on implication, on the elusive emotional undercurrents of human interaction." So we thought it was about time...
Published Saturday, 8 February, 2003 at 09:12 -
By Martin French Tin Productions is a pretty unique model in the dance world. A self sustaining dance education and production company that exists entirely out-with the normal state funding system and all its foibles. Selina McGonagle tells Article19 just...
Published Friday, 20 December, 2002 at 09:16 -
by Neil Nisbet Lisa Torun is a Swedish dancer, choreographer with an array of musical and vocal abilities. Currently living and working in London she is in Newcastle to work with the newly formed Making Statements company as part of...
Published Thursday, 5 December, 2002 at 10:41 -
by Neil Nisbet Peter Royston is the Director of Dance at the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance. The school is based in the recently constructed Space. A custom designed and built professional dance school and theatre for training contemporary dancers...
Published Tuesday, 15 October, 2002 at 10:48 -
by Neil Nisbet On Friday 25th October 2002 Rosas, the contemporary dance company lead by Anna Teresa De Keersmaeker, arrives in Newcastle to perform a single work from an extensive repertoire; ‘Drumming’ featuring music by Steve Reich, at Newcastle Playhouse....
Published Tuesday, 1 October, 2002 at 10:53 -
by Neil Nisbet Charlotte is a 25 year old professional dancer. Trained at Newcastle College she has performed across the UK and Europe and will begin a new creative period with Earthfall Dance Company in September 2002. How has your...
Published Sunday, 15 September, 2002 at 10:57 -
by Martin French Michelle Silby is the Project Leader for the Tees Dance Initiative a production and education company based in the Teesside Region of the North of England. TDI are currently developing their new touring programme "I" for later...
Published Thursday, 5 September, 2002 at 11:02 -
by Neil Nisbet Emma Torrington is a 25 year old professional dancer currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne. A graduate of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance she is currently appearing in From Scratch at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Article19:...
Published Sunday, 1 September, 2002 at 11:06 -
by Neil Nisbet Debbi has been a choreographer, performer and teacher for over 10 years. She has performed and created work all over the UK and Europe. she is also a teacher and rehearsal director for several organisations and companies....
Published Saturday, 15 June, 2002 at 11:11 -
by Neil Nisbet Janet Archer is the Artistic Director of Dance City, the National Dance Agency for the North of England Do you think that dance as an art form still has a place in the 21st century? And how...
Published Saturday, 1 June, 2002 at 11:15
The Big Mission Festival reveals a superb new dance maker and some top notch performances from all concerned.
An outdoor show in Birmingham, of all places, proves that dance can appeal on a large scale, sans cheap tricks and useless celebrities!
It's another festival, it's huge, it's in Vienna and this is the last festival we are ever going to write about!
