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What’s On Performances // Classes October 2015 – February 2016

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At a glance // Performances

Our Oct 2015 – Feb 2016 season

Oct 2015 – Feb 2016 season

Details, dates and times for dx performances

How to book

Ticket and season offers for dx performances

Associate Artists

Meet our four newest associates

Opportunities for young people Get involved & Centre for Advanced Dance Training

Classes // A-Z of dance

All the dance styles available to learn at dx

At a glance // Class timetable

Autumn 2015 Term details and individual class costs

Class information

Bulk-buy offer and FAQs

Venue hire

Hiring The Patrick Centre or a dx studio

How to find us

Map and contact details

Partner performances

Birmingham Hippodrome & Birmingham Royal Ballet

dx SEASON OFFER!

Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show*

*Offer only available via telephone booking or in person, not online. Offer available for all dx shows 1 Oct 2015 – 13 Feb 2016 excluding Supernatural. All tickets must be booked in the same transaction. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with Family, Group and/or Education discounts.

Welcome

At a glance //

Entertaining and ambitious, our new season has loads to offer.

All performances take place in The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome.

Upcoming season highlights include two critically acclaimed works from James Cousins Dance Company and Scottish Dance Theatre, plus the world premiere of Gary Clarke’s emotional celebration of the mining communities of his childhood.

Ace Dance & Music // Mana: The Power Within

Families will enjoy performances from a wildly talented circus-inspired tour de force, the return of The Little Match Girl – back by popular demand – and an imaginative new show from Akram Khan Company.

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Thursday 1 October // 8pm See pages 4-5 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

UK PREMIERE As part of Fierce Festival Simone Aughterlony, Antonija Livingstone & Hahn Rowe // Supernatural Friday 9 October // 8pm See pages 6-7 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

This season offers some innovative collaborations, showcasing a free outdoor performance of inventive new show Cubes as part of the Birmingham Weekender arts festival, and the UK premiere of an avant-garde piece in partnership with Fierce Festival.

James Cousins Company // Without Stars|There We Have Been

Our programme of dance classes continues with several new additions including the chance to join a new performance group for adults. We also offer a variety of opportunities for young people to get more involved.

Barely Methodical Troupe // Bromance

Autumn also brings a new intake of students at the Centre for Advanced Dance Training. They are sure to find inspiration in the success of Vidya Patel, a graduate from the programme, who recently reached the finals of the first ever BBC Young Dancer 2015.

Arthur Pita // The Little Match Girl

See you soon.

David Massingham DanceXchange Artistic Director

Inspired by ‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruki Murakami

Friday 16 – Saturday 17 October // 8pm See pages 8-9 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October // 7pm See pages 10-11 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Saturday 14 November // 2pm & 7pm See pages 12-13 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Scottish Dance Theatre // YAMA Thursday 26 – Friday 27 November // 8pm See pages 14-15 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Akram Khan Company // Chotto Desh Friday 29 January // 10.30am & 7pm Saturday 30 January // 2pm & 7pm See pages 16-17 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

WORLD PREMIERE Gary Clarke Company // COAL P.S. For regular updates from our monthly e-newsletter join our mailing list. Visit dancexchange.org.uk or email your details to info@dancexchange.org.uk

Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 February // 8pm See pages 18-19 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Performance //

ACE Dance & Music //

Mana: The Power Within Thursday 1 October // 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

The atmosphere of Mana is earthy, emotive and deeply spiritual. Six dancers take the audience on a journey which begins hauntingly as they emerge from the darkened stage and draw closer and closer to the audience, who feel a presence and become mesmerised. Mana is the ultimate human life force – the stuff of which magic is made. Birmingham’s own ACE dance and music explore this deep and universal spirit in two themed dance pieces, using their own unique African-rooted style but fusing movement drawn from martial arts and an essence of flamenco and ballet. A Thousand Shepherds Inspired by two months spent in a monastery in India, Jose Agudo creates a visual celebration of discipline, commitment and dedication. Mana South African choreographer Vincent Mantsoe transports the audience back to ancient times, rooted heavily in the tradition of the Sangoma, evoking the spirit and earthy ambience of African dance and Shamanic traditions. Directed by Gail Parmel, Choreography by Jose Agudo and Vincent Mantsoe. Age guidance: 8yrs+ // Running time: 60 minutes plus interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 1 October

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

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Performance //

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UK PREMIERE Simone Aughterlony, Antonija Livingstone & Hahn Rowe //

Supernatural Friday 9 October // 8pm ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Supernatural takes place on a hot pink terrain under an unblinking fluorescent sky. With axes, wood, violin, electronics and the bare body, Simone Aughterlony, Antonija Livingstone and Hahn Rowe explore some vibrant matters in a performance at the intersection between choreography and performance art. Supernatural suggests a wilderness in which our binary perceptions – between nature and culture, between genders, between humans and things – can begin to unravel. This meditative environment is underpinned by a live improvised soundscape created and performed by acclaimed musician and multi-instrumentalist Hahn Rowe. Supernatural presents a unique, sensory treatment of materials – the vigour of the blade, the skin, the wood, the rope, the gaze which buzz together lovingly in a hot debate on the political economy of things. Contains nudity and scenes of a sexual nature. Age guidance: 18yrs+ ONLY // Running time: 60 minutes

Image: Hahn Rowe

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking

This performance is part of Fierce Festival, Birmingham’s international festival of live art (7-11 October 2015). Visit wearefierce.org for more information and festival passes. TICKET SALES: 0844 338 5000 // dancexchange.org.uk

Performance //

James Cousins Company //

Without Stars | There We Have Been Inspired by the book ‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruki Murakami

Friday 16 – Saturday 17 October // 8pm /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Two lovers, two stories. Taking inspiration from Norwegian Wood, Haruki Murakami’s best-selling novel, this critically acclaimed double bill portrays two sides to a beautifully tender story of love, loss and loyalty. Without Stars shows the world through her eyes, as a quartet of dancers present a daringly intimate glimpse into a secluded world of fragile dependency. In There We Have Been his version of events unfolds; a complicated web of relationships – a lost friend, a fading love, a breath of life – holds him hostage, as he battles with his past and fights for the present. Presented as a mesmerising duet, the couple’s bond is explored in an incredible feat of stamina and choreographic invention, her body never once touching the floor throughout the piece. The inaugural winner of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Choreography Award, James Cousins was chosen for his “refreshing desire to entertain”. Like Bourne, Cousins knows how to communicate with an audience. Abstract yet utterly accessible, his choreography is dynamic, emotional and clever. There We Have Been was originally produced by Re:Bourne for the New Adventures Choreographer Award Showcase. There We Have Been and Without Stars were created with support from Arts Council England, Tezmae Charitable Trust, The Place and DanceEast.

Age guidance: 8yrs+ // Running time: 82 minutes including interval FREE post-show talk: Friday 16 October – in association with Birmingham Literary Festival. Explore how dance draws inspiration and influence from literature with poet and novelist Anna Lawren, choreographer James Cousins, chaired by DanceXchange’s Artistic Director David Massingham.

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions // £6 with a Birmingham Literature Festival Pass 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

See page 20 for ticket/offer terms and conditions. Please note: Offers exclude Fierce Festival’s Supernatural. 08

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“Choreography that feels freshly minted ... Cousins is a talent to watch.” ****

The Guardian

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“Simply one of the most stunning contemporary dance pieces I have ever seen.” Londondance.com

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“… smartly crafted and highly entertaining.” **** Times, London Barely Methodical Troupe //

Bromance Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October // 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Meet Britain’s hottest young acrobats, winners of the 2013 Circus Maximus Award and 2014 Total Theatre and Jackson’s Lane Award for Circus at the Edinburgh Festival. Relationships are the heart of Bromance, where handshakes become handstands and backslaps become backflips. Audacious, touching exhilarating, and with a great soundtrack, this is a tour-de-force of cutting edge physical heroics, wittily exploring male companionship and its limits. Barely Methodical Troupe mix their enjoyable personal chemistry and humour with exceptional skills in parkour, Bboying, tricking, hand-to-hand acrobatics, Cyr wheel and more. Produced by DREAM and developed with support from Underbelly Productions and the National Centre for Circus Arts as winners of the Circus Maximus competition. With thanks to Crying Out Loud. Age guidance: 8yrs+ // Running time: 50 minutes no interval FREE post-show talk: Thursday 29 October

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Family & Friends Offer // £34 4 tickets – booking must include concession. (Only available by telephone or in person. Cannot be used in conjunction with 2 shows 50% discount.) Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

See page 20 for ticket/offer terms and conditions. Please note: Offers exclude Fierce Festival’s Supernatural.

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Performance //

Arthur Pita //

The Little Match Girl Saturday 14 November // 2pm & 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Choreographer Arthur Pita’s hugely popular magical dance theatre show and festive family treat returns to Birmingham by popular demand. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, this touching tale of an impoverished young street girl’s hopes and dreams is beautifully told through dance, song and original live music by Frank Moon. On an icy Christmas eve the Little Match Girl paces the emptying streets, shivering and desperate, trying to sell her matches. Cold, hungry and with just one final match flame to keep her warm, she sees a vision of her beloved grandmother, who guides her on a journey through the night sky to the moon, leaving her troubled life behind … on a clear night, if you look closely, you might see a shooting star, or is it a match burning brightly? Arthur Pita was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for his choreography for Ballet Black – A Dream Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House. His celebrated repertoire of work includesthe multi award-winning adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. An Open Heart Productions and DanceEast co-production. Age guidance: 4yrs+ // Running time: 70 minutes – no interval

Family & Friends Offer // £30 4 tickets – booking must include concession. (Only available by telephone or in person. Cannot be used in conjunction with 2 shows 50% discount.) Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

See page 20 for ticket/offer terms and conditions. Please note: Offers exclude Fierce Festival’s Supernatural. 12

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“MAGICAL. Wonderfully inventive. A gem.”  The Observer

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“… mesmerising brilliance.” ***** The Skinny

“Profound, powerful and hugely demanding.” **** The Herald

Scottish Dance Theatre //

YAMA Thursday 26 – Friday 27 November // 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Following its acclaimed debut last year, choreographer Damien Jalet’s critically acclaimed YAMA returns as a brand new full length work. YAMA is an awe-inspiring piece that gathers energy as it grows. Jalet’s hypnotic choreography, and the tangled ensemble of exceptional dancers oscillates between a moving sculpture and a possession ritual. The incredible set, constructed by renowned visual artist Jim Hodges, suggests at times an ants‘ nest, a volcanic crater or a medicine wheel, pierced by a mysterious hole – perhaps a passage to another world. Damien Jalet has been responsible for some of the most revered productions of the last 10 years, including Babel (Laurence Olivier Award 2011) and work with Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and a radical re-staging of Bolero with Marina Abramovic at the Paris Opera. Scottish Dance Theatre is Scotland’s national contemporary dance company, acclaimed for collaborations with artists of outstanding calibre in the fields of music, design and the visual arts producing dance of the highest quality. Age guidance: 12yrs+ (Please note there are scenes of semi nudity) // Running time: 55 minutes FREE post-show talk: Thursday 26 November

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking

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Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

See page 20 for ticket/offer terms and conditions. Please note: Offers exclude Fierce Festival’s Supernatural.

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Performance //

Akram Khan Company //

Chotto Desh Friday 29 January 2016 // 10.30am & 7pm Saturday 30 January 2016 // 2pm & 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Akram Khan’s DESH was an instant hit with audiences and critics alike when it was first presented in 2011. Now, Akram Khan Company and director Sue Buckmaster of Theatre-Rites have adapted Khan’s much-loved production for children and their families. Chotto Desh, meaning ‘small homeland’, draws on Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Using a magical mix of dance, text, visuals and sound, Chotto Desh celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the modern world and promises to be a magical, thrilling and poignant dance theatre experience for families to enjoy together. Chotto Desh is co-commissioned by MOKO Dance, Akram Khan Company, Sadler’s Wells, DanceEast, Théâtre de la Ville Paris, Biennale de la danse de Lyon 2016, Mercat de les Flors Barcelona and Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Produced by AKCT. Age guidance: 7yrs+ // Running time: 50 minutes FREE post-show talk: Friday 29 January (Following 7pm performance) Note: Akram Khan is not performing as part of Chotto Desh

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions Early Bird Offer: £10 // £6 concessions (Book before 15 December 2015.) 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

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Akram Khan on Chotto Desh

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Performance //

“A gritty, gutsy, visceral re-enaction of toil that is part of living memory.” Metro (COAL pilot)

WORLD PREMIERE Gary Clarke Company //

COAL Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 February 2016 // 8pm ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

“All of us owe the comparative decency to poor drudges underground, blackened to the eyes with their throats full of coal dust, driving their shovels forward with arms and belly muscles of steel” George Orwell (1934) Marking the 30th anniversary of the end of the 1984/5 British miners’ strike, award winning choreographer Gary Clarke proudly presents COAL, a riveting dance theatre show which takes an nostalgic look at the hard hitting realities of life at the coal face. Strong, powerful and emotive, COAL explores the darker underbelly of the mining industry unearthing the true nature and body wrecking demands of a working class industry now almost forgotten. Bringing together Clarke’s striking physical language performed by a company of seven talented dancers, a local community cast of women and a live colliery brass band, COAL is an emotional, moving and ever-relevant exploration of community, solidarity and survival. COAL is co-commissioned by DanceXchange; Cast Doncaster; The Place; Dance City; Dance4 with Nottingham Playhouse; The Civic Barnsley; Yorkshire Dance, with additional funds from, The National Lottery through Arts Council England, Individual Giving through kick-starter and support from The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and The NUM. Age guidance: 12yrs+ // Running time: 105 minutes plus interval FREE post-show talk: Friday 12 February

Tickets: £12 // £8 concessions 5% transaction fee for telephone or online booking

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Season Offer // Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show.

Education Offer // £6 tickets for 5+ students/ youth group members, plus free chaperones.

Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets, get one further ticket free.

See page 20 for ticket/offer terms and conditions. Please note: Offers exclude Fierce Festival’s Supernatural.

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How to book DanceXchange performance tickets In person // Box Office, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB Online // dancexchange.org.uk Telephone // 0844

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Ticket prices for DanceXchange Season // Check the performance pages for prices – save £s with our dx Season Offer (see below). Payment // We accept most major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Birmingham Hippodrome. Tickets can be posted for a charge of £1. Please note that we are required to post tickets direct to the registered card address. Concessions // Under 16s, full-time students, over 60s and those on Jobseekers Allowance or Income Support. Concessionary rates are also available for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends and BRB Friends (please quote membership number when booking).

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Age Guidance // Visiting companies provide age guidances, indicating if there are themes or content (e.g. nudity or swearing) in their performances which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. Where possible DanceXchange endeavours to ensure age guidances are correct at the time of going to print. If you have concerns about the suitability of a performance contact info@dancexchange.org.uk Education Offer // £6 tickets for groups of 5+ students/youth group members, with chaperones free of charge (excludes Supernatural). Offer only available via telephone. Group Offer // Buy 5 tickets and receive one further ticket free (excludes Supernatural). Offer only available via telephone.

Buy 2 shows in the season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show* *Offer only available via telephone booking or in person, not online. Offer available for all dx shows 1 October 2015 – 13 February 2016 excluding Supernatural. All tickets must be booked in the same transaction. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with Family, Group and/or Education discounts.

DanceXchange is pleased to offer tickets as part of Birmingham Hippodrome’s First Night scheme. First Night is a FREE membership scheme for 16-24yr olds, giving you the chance to get your hands on thousands of discounted tickets for theatre, musicals, comedy, dance, opera and ballet! Benefits of joining include: Lots of discounted theatre tickets // Invitations to special events for 16-23s // Pre/post show talks, backstage tours and discounted workshops // E-newsletter with all the latest news from Birmingham Hippodrome. And much more! You can either: Visit dancexchange.org.uk to download a Registration Form; call Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000 to register over the phone or call in and fill out the form in person. DanceXchange is offering a limited number of First Night tickets for performances in The Patrick Centre. Not available in conjunction with any other ticket offers. Calls from 5p per min. 20

1–28 May 2016

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IDFB is BACK! We are thrilled to present another jam-packed celebration of dance from ballet to breakin’, contemporary to circus. @IDFB //

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IDFB 2014: WINNER OF UK THEATRE AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE

25 – 27 September 2015 A festival of world-leading free outdoor performance, art and entertainment www.birminghamweekender.com

LOOK OUT FOR DANCEXCHANGE’S ‘CUBES’ IN THE CITY CENTRE! Birmingham Weekender is produced by Birmingham Hippodrome on behalf of Birmingham Arts Partnership. It is funded by Birmingham City Council, Arts Council England and the European Regional Development Fund through Marketing Birmingham’s Investing in the City Region programme. It is also supported by Retail Birmingham, Bullring, Grand Central, Mailbox and Birmingham City University.

Associate Artists DanceXchange has announced four new Associate Artists: Aakash Odedra, Corey Baker, Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere and Rosie Kay. The four, who are all based in the Midlands, are the first to be appointed by the newly launched scheme which is designed to help each of them develop their production portfolio and choreographic skills.

Aakash Odedra

Corey Baker

Rising star of British dance, Aakash Odedra feels the relationship with DanceXchange will enable him to develop deeper roots within the community. Odedra’s latest critically acclaimed works Murmur and Inked premiered at IDFB 2014 before touring extensively. Aakash’s new double bill Echoes and I Imagine will premiere in October 2015 at Curve, Leicester. aakashodedra.co.uk

Corey Baker was International Resident Choreographer for IDFB 2014 and is currently the Associate Creative Director of Birmingham Weekender. His company CBD is currently touring his own works Headphones and Haka Day Out. Corey’s new theatre work Kapa Haka Tale will premiere in September 2015 at the Door, Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Corey is currently developing a new outdoor work for 2016 entitled Phone Box. coreybakerdance.com

“As I take my next few steps in choreography, I am really pleased that DanceXchange has extended its support by inviting me to be an Associate Artist.” //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

“This position provides me with a family and is a reflection of an organisation trying to make a difference.” //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

“I feel very privileged to be an Associate Artist of DanceXchange.” Corey Baker

Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere

Rosie Kay

Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere has been based in the UK for over 15 years establishing himself as a major force in both the contemporary dance, and bboy dance worlds. Founder of Company Decalage, which premiered Match and Halfway To The Other Side at IDFB 2014, Marso is currently working on a Hip Hop re-telling of ballet classic The Nutcracker. marsoriviere.com

Rosie Kay has created award-winning theatre work for many years. Her latest production, a re-working of her critically acclaimed show 5 Soldiers, which originally premiered at IDFB 2010, began a national tour to theatres and military bases in April 2015. Rosie is currently working on a new production that will premiere in Autumn 2016. rosiekay.co.uk

“Through DanceXchange I have been able to deliver specific dance events and classes ... enabling me to build and raise my profile.”

“I’m proud that my work has been nurtured and is continuing to be developed by DanceXchange. I also look forward to connecting further with artists in the midlands and nationally.”

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Opportunities for young people

Young Reviewers //

IDFB Young Programmers //

We are offering aspiring dance reviewers aged 11-17 the chance to have a dx review published on our website – just tell us why you’d like the opportunity to do so. Chosen reviewers will receive TWO FREE TICKETS to a performance in our Oct 2015-Feb 2016 season! Email libby.aldrich@dancexchange.org.uk for more information.

We are looking for creative individuals aged 16-24 to support the programming team for International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) in the lead-up to the 2016 festival, which is taking place in May. Email kate.jackson@dancexchange.org.uk for more information. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Young Choreographers // Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October (Followed by rehearsals and a performance)

Choreolab offers the chance for aspiring choreographers aged 16-24 to develop their choreographic skills and ideas – in any dance style. It’s ideal if you are studying towards an A Level or vocational degree, or are an aspiring choreographer/dancer who wants to explore and develop your creative potential. Email anna.morris@dancexchange.org.uk for more information.

Work Experience at DanceXchange // We are able to offer a limited number of work placements per year. These placements are for school pupils through to undergraduates and can be anything from one week or more. These places are limited and in demand so please email Linda Saunders: recruitment@dancexchange.org.uk

Grow your talents, explore the arts, be a creative leader, and get a nationally recognised qualification/award for your CV. The symbol in the brochure indicates which events and activities contribute to the Arts Award levels Discover, Explore, Bronze and Silver. Visit artsawardvoice.com for details. 24

Centre for Advanced Dance Training // If you are aged 11-16, love dancing, like to perform, and want to learn from renowned dance teachers and choreographers, and benefit from intensive, tailored training, our Centre for Advanced Dance Training programme could be just what you’re looking for. The programme, funded by the Department for Education’s Music and Dance Scheme, allows talented young people – regardless of their financial background – the opportunity to develop their potential and pursue a career in dance.

Dance Generation – Contemporary

Yuva Gati – Kathak

Yuva Gati – Bharatanatyam

Dance Generation // Contemporary Yuva Gati // Kathak & Bharatnatyam Dance Generation is a first class regional training programme in contemporary dance for young people living in the West Midlands. Balancing technical training with creative workshops, we ensure you experience a varied dance training programme that takes place every Sunday during term time. Talent Identification // Free taster workshops and peer presentations are available for schools and youth groups from January. Get in touch to find out more. Open day // We will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 17 April 2016, so young people can come along – for free – to experience a typical Dance Generation day.

Yuva Gati (Youth Movement) is a unique national programme, led by a partnership between Sampad South Asian Arts and DanceXchange, offering outstanding training in either Kathak or Bharatanatyam. It is delivered through intensive projects during school holidays which are complemented by bursaries for training with local providers. Talent Identification // Subject Leaders are available to deliver Kathak or Bharatanatyam demonstration workshops. If you would like our Subject Leaders to visit you and your students, please get in touch with us.

Auditions // Stage 1: Sunday 22 May 2016. This is an open audition via application form.

Auditions // Stage 1: February to May 2016. (Hosted by local South Asian dance providers across England.) This is an open audition via application form.

Stage 2: Sunday 12 June 2016. For those who were selected at the first audition.

Stage 2: June 2016. For those who were selected at the first audition.

dancexchange.org.uk PLUS // Don’t miss our classes for young people – see pages 30-31 0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk

Classes // A to Z of dance DanceXchange offers a wide range of dance classes for all ages and abilities, from our energetic Street Dance Styles to our lunchtime Yoga classes designed to give you the perfect lift during a work day. Our wonderful team of first-class tutors deliver some of the best quality dance classes you’ll find across the West Midlands and we offer a drop-in pay-as-you-go payment plan for maximum flexibility to suit your needs. Take a look at our class programme below, and check out the dance timetable at dancexchange.org.uk or pick up a timetable from our reception.

Argentine Tango Adult Open Level // Our tutors guide you through a warm up and the basics, gradually increasing the pace and difficulty as you develop. At the end of each session a 30 minute “practica” will enable you to socialise with other class participants, practise your moves and improvisation skills and learn from each other as well as the tutors. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Ballet Our adult ballet classes are taught by former members of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Open Level // 3-6yrs // 12-17yrs // These classes are open to all abilities including beginners. Beginners // 7-11yrs // Adult // An introduction to the basics of classical ballet, the concepts of core stability, turn-out, flexibility, posture and placement. Improvers // 7-11yrs // Adult // Introducing more complex techniques, to further develop strength and stamina.

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Adult Advanced (+ optional Pointe class on Mondays) // Ideal for dance students and professional dancers looking to maintain a high standard of technique. We offer an optional Pointe session to our Monday class participants. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Creative Dance Open Level 7-11yrs // This new class is an opportunity for young people to explore dance through creative movement and play. This fun class will explore a wide variety of choreographic techniques and themes for young dancers. Ballet Advanced 26

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Contemporary Open Level (+ optional Creative Practice) // 12-17yrs // An opportunity for young people to explore dance through creative movement and explore a variety of choreographic techniques. Adult Beginners // The basics of contemporary dance, exploring the principles of coordination, strength, body alignment and flexibility. Adult Improvers // Develop your technique with more challenging movements and techniques, including floor work and more difficult travelling and jumping sequences. Adult Advanced // Aimed at third year dance vocational students and professional dancers, this is a fast paced and challenging class for participants with strong technique and experience in the style. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Dance First Steps Open Level // 3-6yrs // This is a new class to introduce little ones to Tap, Ballet, Jazz and creative movement. Children will develop their balance and body co-ordination through movement, games and play. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Dance First Steps

Adult Open Level // A brand new session for those who want to work creatively towards a performance for International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB), May 2016. We are looking for a committed group of all ages, abilities and styles to join the group to work towards an exciting performance opportunities. Email kate.jackson@dancexchange.org.uk for details. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Jazz Dance

Open Level // 7-11yrs // 12-17yrs // These classes are available to all abilities. Adult Beginners // Introduction to the principles of jazz in an aerobic and fun workout. Adult Improvers // Learn longer sequences that challenge stamina and strength, and help expand your movement vocabulary. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Move into … Adult Open Level // All abilities and levels of mobility are catered for in these daytime classes. Learn at you own pace with guidance from our experienced tutor in an enjoyable and social environment.

Move into Fitness

Move into Fitness // Combines gentle dance and exercise, building body awareness and challenging you to move in new ways. Move into Ballet // Covers the basics of ballet moves, developing core stability and improving flexibility, approached at a sedate pace. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Musical Dance

Adult Open Level // Learn sequences from popular musicals. A fun and energetic class, this will help to build your strength and stamina. No singing required … unless you want to! ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Professional Class

Professional Classes

DanceXchange, in partnership with Birmingham Dance Network, also offers challenging regular classes for professional dancers and vocational dance students, led either by visiting companies or experienced dance teachers working in the West Midlands. £5 per class // Based in our studios at dx. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Street Dance Styles This class covers a variety of styles each week from popping, locking, house, hip hop, waacking and the basics of breakin’. Open Levels // 7-11yrs // 12-17yrs Adult Beginners // Learn the foundations of each style.

Street Dance Styles

Adult Improvers // Progress to more advanced movement as you gain skills and confidence. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Swing Dance Adult Beginners // Learn the basics of Lindy Hop and Charleston, and try out other similar styles. You’ll be amazed at just how quickly you’ll soon be swinging around the studio. A fun, energetic class, there’s no need to bring a partner, but it’s more fun with friends!

Swing Dance

Adult Improvers // Progress to more advanced movement and sequences as you gain skills and confidence. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Tap Open Levels // 7-11yrs // 12-17yrs // A fun class that focuses on improving your rhythm and tap technique. You’ll teach the basic steps including shuffles, springs and pick-ups and build them into weekly routines.

Tap

Adult Advanced // A class for competent tappers – keep your skills up to date with complex sequences, developing your performance skills and stamina. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Yoga Lunchtime and after work classes. Adult Open Level // This class develops strength, flexibility and body awareness. ‘Yogic Sleep’ at the end of the session will leave you feeling de-stressed and refreshed to take on the rest of the week. Yoga

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At a glance // Class timetable Autumn 2015 Term: Monday 14 September – Saturday 12 December

Adult Classes (16yrs+) We’ve extended adult classes to welcome 16 & 17 year olds working at advanced levels, subject to an assessment by class tutors. MONDAY

Time

Street Dance Styles Beginners 6-7.15pm Swing Dance Beginners 6.15-7.30pm Ballet Advanced

+ optional Pointe class

Tutor/s

£ Standard // Conc.

Lucie Talbott

£6.20 // £5.20

Robert Farley & Sarah Kelly

£6.20 // £5.20

7-8.30pm Silvia Jimenez 8.30-9pm

£6.20 // £5.20 +£1

Street Dance Styles Improvers 7.30-8.45pm

Lucie Talbott

£6.20 // £5.20

Swing Dance Improvers

7.45-9.15pm

Robert & Sarah

£6.70 // £5.70

Move into Fitness

11-12.15pm

Karen Kelly

£6.20 // £5.20

Yoga

12.30-1.15pm Matty Wagstaff

£5.20 // £4.20

Ballet Improvers

6-7.15pm

£6.20 // £5.20

Contemporary Beginners

6-7.15pm Becca/Johnny/Laura

£6.20 // £5.20

Tap Advanced

6-7.30pm

Leah Hadley

£6.70 // £5.70

Ballet Beginners

7.30-8.45pm

Andrea Tredinnick

£6.20 // £5.20

Contemporary Improvers

7.30-8.45pm Becca/Johnny/Laura

£6.20 // £5.20

5.30 - 6.30pm Richard George

£5.70 // £4.70

TUESDAY

Andrea Tredinnick

WEDNESDAY Yoga

Jenny Murphy & Silvia Jimenez £6.70 // £5.70

Ballet Advanced

6.15-7.45pm

Contemporary Advanced

6.30-8pm Becca/Johnny/Laura

£6.70 // £5.70

Argentine Tango

7.45-9.15pm

£6.70 // £5.70

Loyd and Sandra

THURSDAY Professional Class

10-11.30pm Various

Ballet Beginners

6-7.15pm

Juliana Moraes

£6.20 // £5.20

Jazz Dance Beginners

6-7.15pm

Karen Kelly

£6.20 // £5.20

Ballet Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

Juliana Moraes

£6.20 // £5.20

Jazz Dance Improvers

7.30-8.45pm

Karen Kelly

£6.20 // £5.20

dx Performance Group

£5

7.30-9pm Various

£6.70 // £5.70

11.30-12.45pm Karen Kelly

£6.20 / £5.20

FRIDAY Move into Ballet

Musical Dance – day/time to be confirmed 30

Beth Crudington

£6.70 // £5.70

SAVE £s with class BULK-BUY See p32

Contemporary (12-17yrs)

Young People’s Classes (3-17yrs) SATURDAY

Time

Tutor

Tap (7-11yrs)

9.30-10.15am

Dot Scattergood

£4.10

10.00-10.30am

Karen Kelly

£3.60

Tap (12-17yrs)

10.15-11.30am

Dot Scattergood

£5.20

Ballet First Steps (3-6yrs)

10.30-11.00am

Emily O’Donnell

£3.60

Jazz (7-11yrs)

10.30-11.15am

Karen Kelly

£4.10

Ballet Beginners (7-11yrs)

11.15-12.00pm

Emily O’Donnell

£4.10

Jazz Dance (12-17yrs)

11.30-12.45pm

Karen Kelly

£5.20

Ballet Improvers (7-11yrs)

12.00-12.45pm

Emily O’Donnell

£4.10

Street Dance Styles (12-17yrs)

12.15-1.30pm

Lucie Talbott

£5.20

1.00-2.15pm

Anna Belyavin

£5.20

Street Dance Styles (7-11yrs)

1.30-2.15pm

Lucie Talbott

£4.10

Ballet (12-17yrs)

1.30-2.45pm

Laura Vanhulle

£5.20

Contemporary (12-17yrs)

2.45-4.00pm

Laura Vanhulle

£5.20 +£1

Dance First Steps (3-6yrs)

Creative Dance (7-11yrs)

+ optional Creative Practice 4.00-4.30pm

£ Standard

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Bulk-buy // Autumn 2015 SAVE £s with class BULK-BUY

After 6 years with no price increase to the class programme, we have to make a small increase to the cost of individual classes – see p30-31. However, as a special Autumn term offer we are keeping bulk-buy prices the same for the ‘buy 9 classes and get the tenth free’ offer: Class level

Class duration

BULK-BUY PRICE* (9 classes +1 FREE)

Adult

1hr 30mins

£58.50 // £49.50 conc.

Adult

1hr 15mins

£54 // £45 conc.

Teens

1hr 15mins

£45

Kids

45mins

£36

Kids

30mins

£31.50

Yoga

n/a

£45

*No bulk-buy for Adult Pointe or Teens Creative half hour classes. TERMS & CONDITIONS Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. Due to the popularity of some classes, it may not always be possible to allocate you a place, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Refunds will not be given for bulk buy purchases, and all credits are valid for 6 months from the time of purchase. We reserve the right to cancel classes and/or change tutors if necessary. For concessions eligibility check page 20. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Class FAQs 15 minute rule // To prevent injury, participants more than 15 minutes late will not be able to join in, as the warm-up section will have been missed.

What to wear // Choose comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely e.g. tracksuit bottoms/leggings and t-shirts. Jewellery must be removed to avoid injuries. Note: black-soled trainers or outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studios.

Accessibility // We strive to make classes as accessible as possible to everyone. Please call to discuss any support you might need.

Information for parents // Children under 11yrs must be accompanied at all times whilst at DanceXchange, and a parent/guardian must remain on the premises whilst they are in class.

Choose the right skill level // Class tutors can advise if you are unsure.

Age levels // Young people aged 16 & 17 who are working at advanced levels can join adult classes from September 2015 – subject to assessment by the class tutor.

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Venue hire Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some great spaces available to hire here at DanceXchange. Centrally located in the city centre and housed within Birmingham Hippodrome, our spaces are suitable for a variety of events and activities, and hiring rates are competitive. Our 206-seat multi-purpose studio theatre The Patrick Centre is a flexible space, perfect for performances, functions and events.

Our three fully equipped dance studios are ideal for classes, workshops, rehearsals and small conferences.

Specifications

9m x 9m performance area (with raked seating and side wings in)

All studios 12m x 12m

Venue size without seating approx. 12m x 24m

Fully sprung floors with non-slip Harlequin dance flooring

Fully sprung floor

Full length mirrors

Full lighting and sound rig available on request

Air conditioning

Projection facilities Dressing rooms available on request

Studio 2 offers full black-out Sound equipment including CD player and MP3 options Male and female accessible changing facilities including showers and toilets

Call DanceXchange today with your hiring enquiry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ring 0121 689 3170 or email info@dancexchange.org.uk 0121 689 3170 // dancexchange.org.uk

How to find us /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

DanceXchange // Birmingham Hippodrome // Thorp St // Birmingham // B5 4TB Telephone // +44 (0)121 689 3170 Ticket Sales // 0844 338 5000 Email // info@dancexchange.org.uk

We are located within the Birmingham Hippodrome complex on Hurst St, very near the Bullring and Arcadian Centre.

For dance classes or meetings with staff Come to Thorp St Reception (not Stage Door) and take the lift/stairs to Level 5 where our studios and offices are located.

For performances For The Patrick Centre, enter by the main entrance of Birmingham Hippodrome on Hurst St and take the lift or stairs to Level 3.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barely Methodical Troupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bromance (pages 10-11). /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Dance at Birmingham Hippodrome Performances from dx partner organisations Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Birmingham Royal Ballet // Swan Lake

Birmingham Royal Ballet // The Nutcracker

Mon 28 Sep-Tue 6 Oct // Tickets from £19*

Fri 27 Nov-Sun 13 Dec // Tickets from £19*

Ballet’s greatest love story returns in this lavish production. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, has bewitched viewers for generations.

There’s no better sign that Christmas is approaching than the arrival of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s evergreen production of The Nutcracker. Brimming with festive energy, this ballet charms young and old alike.

Birmingham Royal Ballet // Variations Triple Bill

Matthew Bourne // Sleeping Beauty

Thu 8-Sat 10 Oct // Tickets from £10*

Matthew Bourne’s haunting production of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the UK and the USA since its premiere. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience a new classic in New Adventures’ growing repertoire.

Join BRB as they celebrate 25 years in Birmingham with three contrasting ballets that showcase the company’s extraordinary range: classical, abstract and characterfully English. This triple bill features Theme & Variations, Kin, and Enigma Variations.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Tue 10-Wed 11 Nov // Tickets from £15* The magic, the music, the mascara – The Trocks are back in their size 12 pointe shoes! Hurtling through the classical ballet repertoire with their inimitable blend of skill, grace and a wit as sharp as scissors en pointe.

Tue 9-Sat 13 Feb // Tickets from £18.50*

Tickets & Dining: 0844 338 5000 Group Sales: 0844 338 7000

birminghamhippodrome.com Calls cost from 5p per min. *5% transaction charge applies (exc. cash sales in person) plus postage from £1. Prices subject to change.

Join our mailing list! To receive our brochure in the post and/or regular email newsletters, just send your name and postal/email address details to: info@dancexchange.org.uk And don’t forget to check out our website with even more information about how to get involved with DanceXchange!

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