AUTUMN 2017
JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE IPSWICH FIND OUT MORE
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
WELCOME
I am incredibly excited by the line-up of performances that we have this autumn; it is another special season with an exciting balance between new and familiar faces. We are kicking off with a new collaboration with the Roman River Music Festival. To Be Felt, by choreographer Joseph Toonga, was originally commissioned for Orford church last year as part of the Britten Dances programme. Joseph is reviving this for St Martin’s Church, Colchester, so if you like your music live this will be a real treat. Our first performance in the DanceHouse will be National Dance Company Wales, followed in October by Scottish Dance Theatre. If you want to see some fantastic dancing and great contemporary choreography, we are offering tickets for both shows for just £20, as a special introductory offer. Brendan Keaney Artistic Director & Chief Executive
CONTENTS WATCH A PERFORMANCE P5–22 GET DANCING P23–28 CAT P29 JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE P31–32
Alex Whitley premiered his new work in London in June; this is an opportunity to experience a Sadler’s Wells main stage production in a very intimate setting. Avant Garde Dance premiered Fagin’s Twist at the Jerwood DanceHouse in 2016, playing to packed houses since. It seems only right that the last UK shows should be back here. Make sure you don’t miss out, or if you saw it last April, make a return visit to see how the performance has grown. To make it even more tantalising, we are pairing Fagin’s Twist with Cockfight by a truly awesome Australian company The Farm, in another special see both shows for £20 ticket offer. Fans of Joss Arnott will know how lucky we are to be getting the work back here; if you have not seen his work before I recommend you get a ticket.
N
A season would not be a season without something magical for children, and this time we have The Buildy-uppy Dance Show from Tom Roden and Anna Williams (now known as Anatomical), the perfect interactive family treat for 5+years. Our Christmas shows have always been very special and this year will be no exception, with another exclusive for Ipswich – it’s The Borrowers. We will be presenting the first previews before it tours next year, another ‘see it first at DanceEast’ moment! I look forward to seeing you soon at the DanceHouse. Brendan
DONATE NOW AT
DANCEEAST.CO.UK/DONATE
2
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
T
SPECIAL OFFER SEE BOTH NATIONAL COMPANIES FOR JUST £20 Book by 1 September for Saturday night performances of National Dance Company Wales and Scottish Dance Theatre and get £10 tickets for each. Subject to availability
National Dance Company Wales | pages 7–8 | photo: Rhys Cozens
Scottish Dance Theatre | pages 11–12 | photo: Brian Hartley
DANCE THEATRE DOUBLE FOR JUST £20 Book your tickets by 1 September for both The Farm and Avant Garde Dance and get £10 tickets for each. Subject to availability
The Farm | pages 13–14 | photo: Darcy Grant
Avant Garde Dance | pages 15–16 | photo: Rachel Cherry
3
Photo: Rachel Cherry
DOUBLE THE DONATION DOUBLE THE IMPACT! DanceEast is the home of Dance in the East of England. It provides extraordinary dance performances, life-affirming participatory opportunities for all, and a world-class environment for artists at all stages of their careers. We are committed to providing creative opportunities for artists and providing great dance for everyone. Opposite are just some of the ways you can help support us – every pound raised goes towards creating our uniquely diverse programme MOVE | BE MOVED, ensuring the East of England is a place where everyone has the opportunity to engage with great dance. Your donation will be doubled £1 for £1 thanks to Arts Council England’s Catalyst: Evolve – inspiring many more people to get involved. And don’t forget that Gift Aid boosts your donation by an additional 25p for every pound you donate, meaning your support goes even further and has an even greater impact.
We are incredibly thankful to all our supporters and would like to say a special thank you to our patrons and corporate supporters: Dr Scilla Dyke MBE, Lizzie Fargher, Mr and Mrs Alan Grieve, Amanda Maxwell, Martyn Rose, Sally Walton, Elizabeth Wellesley-Wesley, Mrs Beryl Chaplin and Alan Swerdlow. DANS-EZ, M.R. King & Sons, Pentahotels – Ipswich, Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Woodward Markwell Insurance Brokers, Lattice Lodge and our media partners Ipswich Town & Waterfront.
4
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
Photo: Rachel Cherry
JOIN US AS A FRIEND, BEST FRIEND OR PATRON with regular yearly donations – to receive priority booking and regular newsletters.
MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION to make a difference, when it suits you.
Photo: Vipul Sangoi
SUPPORT THE CHOREOGRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT FUND and help create the choreographers of the future.
BECOME A CORPORATE SUPPORTER and benefit from a bespoke business package; contact Alice.Wade@danceeast.co.uk for more information.
HOW TO SUPPORT
It’s easy, you can donate online, over the phone or in person at the Box Office.
mobile2
01473 295230
sphere
danceeast.co.uk
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
5
Photo: Chris Nash
WATCH A PERFORMANCE 6
ROMANRIVERMUSIC.ORG.UK
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
A G N O O T H P E S O J ST MARTIN’S CHURCH, COLCHESTER
TO BE FELT
BOX OFFICE: romanrivermusic.org.uk Booking opens 19 July
DanceEast and Roman River Music Festival present a beautiful afternoon of dance and live music in the spectacular location of St Martin’s Church, Colchester. Charismatic cellist Matthew Sharp will be performing a short programme of works including Bach and Britten. He is joined on stage by a group of dynamic dancers choreographed by Joseph Toonga. Award-winning dance-maker Joseph, who works in a unique contemporary and hip-hop fusion style, has previously presented sell-out performances of To Be Felt at Orford Church on the Suffolk coast.
Friday 15 September 3.00pm & 6.00pm £18 unrestricted view, £12 restricted view, £6 under 30 years
In 2015, Joseph Toonga was the first recipient of DanceEast’s Choreographic Development Award, enabling his continued artistic development and the creation of this piece. Originally commissioned in 2016 by DanceEast with generous support from the St Bartholomew’s Church David Andren Legacy.
Suitable for all ages CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP
ROMANRIVERMUSIC.ORG.UK
7
Photo: Rhys Cozens
WATCH A PERFORMANCE 8
SPECIAL OFFER 2 FOR £20 See page 2 for more details DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
Wales Arts Review
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
“Finn is one of the most brilliant artists working in Wales today”
NATIONAL D COMPANY WANCE ALES
TRIPLE BILL
We are delighted to welcome to the Jerwood DanceHouse for the first time, National Dance Company Wales, the country’s flagship company, with a new triple bill. Full of character and stunning movement performed by technically beautiful dancers, these acclaimed works will ignite and inspire audiences of all ages. Folk features Artistic Director Caroline Finn’s quirky and engaging style, to explore themes of social relationships in which the characters come alive in a surreal and enchanting landscape. Lee Johnston’s They Seek to Find the Happiness They Seem is a heartwrenching exploration of disconnection within a relationship. Roy Assaf’s Profundis uses an exotic soundtrack and whimsical wordplay to challenge us to ask questions about what art really means.
Friday 22 & Saturday 23 September | 7.30pm From £12, £9 concessions Age suitability 11+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE CONTEMPORARY Workshop on page 25 Post-show discussion
Watch dance class | Friday 22 September | 12.45 – 2.00pm Your chance to see a company class on stage in the studio theatre. Perfect for dance students, artists, photographers and anyone interested in peeking behind the scenes. FREE, but places must be booked in advance.
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
9
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
“Exquisite to watch” The Stage
JOSS ARNO TT DANCE Friday 6 & Saturday 7 October | 7.30pm
TRIPLE BILL Joss Arnott Dance’s new contemporary programme takes you on a
From £12, £9 concessions gripping journey through athletic and technically brilliant choreography Age suitability 11+ years
that has established the company as one of the most exciting new voices in British dance.
JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
Created in collaboration with some of the industry’s leading dancers, composers and designers, this triple bill consists of two brand new adrenaline-fuelled dance works, A Movement in 3 and RUSH, alongside the company’s internationally award-winning solo V that will feature live music for the first time.
CONTEMPORARY
Opening the show on Saturday night our Centre for Advanced Training students will perform their 2017 commissioned work, choreographed by Joss Arnott.
10
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
Design: Tom Pitts
11
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
WATCH A PERFORMANCE 12
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
We are delighted to welcome Scotland’s national contemporary dance company to the Jerwood DanceHouse for the first time. The company commissions some of the most exciting choreographers and artists from all over the world to make bold and daring new works. Dreamers by Slovakian-born, Belgian-based choreographer Anton Lachky, is about people who dare to dream while not being asleep. He encourages us to make sense of apparent nonsense, and challenges us to see the close relationship between reality and surrealism. This highly physical work is set to music by Bach, Haydn, and Chopin.
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 October | 7.30pm From £12, £9 concessions Age suitability 12+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
DOUBLE BILL
CONTEMPORARY
TuTuMucky by London-based choreographer Botis Seva is set to a score of original music by beat producer Torben Lars Sylvest, and blurs the boundaries between ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. The work is inspired by an interest in social order, structured lifestyles and hierarchies, and explores how, in a world full of order, we find peace in chaos.
H S I T T O C S E R T A E H T E C N A D
See page 2 for more details 01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
Photo: Brian Hartley
SPECIAL OFFER 2 FOR £20
13
WATCH A PERFORMANCE 14
“It is side-splittingly hilarious and beautifully athletic and graceful.” ABC Arts
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
Two blokes in an office. One older, one younger, each body pushed to its limits. A cross between The Office and an Australian style cage-fight, this game of comical one-upmanship builds to a moment of impact where everything is suspended. A flash of bared teeth, the desperation of needing to prove yourself versus the need to hold on to what you’ve got. Cockfight explores the power play between men, the frailty of the ageing body, and questions culture’s desperate desire for achievement. Skilfully enacting a full-throttle mash-up of extreme physical risk-taking, graceful movement and slow-mo fight sequences, this darkly humorous and surprisingly tender piece of dance theatre by The Farm, sees long-time collaborators Joshua Thomson and Gavin Webber reassess who is in charge. Without each other these two performers have nothing left to fight for.
Friday 27 October 7.30pm From £12, £9 concessions Age suitability 12+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
COCKFIGHT
CONTEMPORARY PHYSICAL THEATRE
We are delighted to welcome The Farm from Australia’s Gold Coast to the Jerwood DanceHouse for the first time, thanks to Dance Touring Partnership.
THE FARM
See page 2 for more details 01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
Photo: Darcy Grant
SPECIAL OFFER 2 FOR £20
15
Photos: Rachel Cherry
WATCH A PERFORMANCE 16
“Daring, dynamic and hugely enjoyable.” ééééé The Times
SPECIAL OFFER 2 FOR £20 See page 2 for more details DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
E C N A D E D AR E C A L AVANTAG P E H T & Y N P M CO Friday 3 November 1.30pm Schools 7.30pm
TONY ADIGUN’S FAGIN’S TWIST Following the premiere performance at the Jerwood DanceHouse in April 2016, and a successful UK tour of this show, we are excited to be welcoming back Avant Garde Dance Company. Fagin’s Twist is the untold story of a notorious and complex villain. It imagines Fagin’s youth, driven by greed and ambition in the face of overwhelming poverty. The streets are a place of little comfort, and fairytale endings are hard to find in this poignant coming-of-age tale. See Dickens’ Oliver Twist in a new light as Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Dance flips your expectations of five familiar characters, with their unmatched contemporary hip hop style.
Saturday 4 November 4.00pm From £10, £7 concessions £30 family Age suitability 8+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP PHYSICAL THEATRE Workshop on page 26
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
17
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
Friday 10 November 7.30pm
8 MINUTES Following his innovative digital work Pattern Recognition, seen here last
From £12, £9 concessions year, Alexander Whitley takes on the breath-taking scale of space for his company’s new work. Suitable for all ages JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE CONTEMPORARY
Working in partnership with scientists from STFC RAL Space at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 8 Minutes draws inspiration from the images and data of solar science research to explore the spectacular forces at work in the universe, and illuminate our relationship with the star that gives us life. 8 Minutes will use movement, film and music to investigate a subject which can’t help but ignite our imagination, with a specially created score by the electroacoustic music innovator Daniel Wohl, and an installation of high definition imagery from visual artist Tal Rosner.
ALEXANDER WHITLEY DA COMPANY NCE
18
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
“A mercurial imagination” Financial Times on Pattern Recognition
Photo: Johan Persson, Design: Joe Walkling
01473 295230 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
19
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
ANATOMIC AL Friday 17 November 1.30pm Schools Saturday 18 November 11.00am & 2.30pm From £10, £7 concessions £30 Family Age suitability 4+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE FAMILY
20
THE BUILDY-UPPY DANCE SHOW The Buildy-uppy Dance Show is the warm and humorous sequel to Tom Roden and Anna Williams’ The Doodle Dance Show, performed here in 2015. It’s an interactive theatrical adventure for all the family to enjoy together; a magical, musical, ever-changing playground constructed and inhabited by its audience. Let your imagination run riot as hundreds of cardboard boxes are stacked, squashed and rebuilt. Help create enticing caves, precarious castles and fabulous creatures as together we learn the strongest thing we can build is friendship. Commissioned by DanceEast.
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
“A space for children to be children, and for grown-ups to be children too”
Photo: Chris Nash
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
21
The Borrowers R&D, image by Betsy Dadd
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
22
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
WATCH A PERFORMANCE
JANE HACK PRODUCTI ETT ONS
THE BORROWERS
“The perfect festive treat for all the family, based on the much loved book”
13 – 17 December Wednesday 13 | 1.30pm Thursday 14 | 10.30am See it here first! Preview performances of a new dance theatre production that will capture the imagination of children, families and people of all ages, Friday 15 based on Mary Norton’s much loved book The Borrowers, about tiny people 10.30am & 7.30pm who live under the floorboards. Saturday 16 2.30pm & 7.30pm Choreographed by director Jane Hackett and dance artists Estela Merlos and Thomasin Gulgec, the production playfully integrates contemporary Sunday 17 | 2.30pm dance, physical theatre, animation and sound to bring to life this magical From £10, £7 concessions tale. Join Pod, Homily and their headstrong daughter Arrietty on a Family £30 wonderful journey of discovery as they flee their home, overcome fear and danger, tasting freedom and adventure before finally finding a safe place to make a new life. Set within an oversized world of beautiful hand-painted animation, created by artist Betsy Dadd, with a specially commissioned score from composer Tobias Saunders. By kind permission of The Estate of Mary Norton. Commissioned by DanceEast; created at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich.
Age suitability 5+ years JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE FAMILY Workshop on page 26
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
23
GET DANCING
AUTUMN CLASSES 2017 SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER 2017
NO CLASSES DURING HALF TERM W/C MONDAY 23 OCTOBER TIME
STUDIO
PAY AS YOU DANCE
Tots & Co (1 – 3 years & Adults)
10.00 – 11.00am
Wellbeing
Nia Dance
1.00 – 2.00pm
Wellbeing
LEVEL
MONDAY
Ballet
1
2.00 – 3.15pm
Red Shoe B
Contemporary (11 – 16 years)
1
4.00 – 5.00pm
Red Shoe A
Creative Ballet (4 – 7 years)
4.15 – 5.15pm
Red Shoe B
Springboard (7 – 11 years)
4.30 – 5.30pm
Wellbeing
5.00 – 6.15pm
Ashton
6.00 – 7.00pm
Wellbeing
Contemporary (11 – 16 years)
2
Springboard (11 – 16 years) Yoga
6.00 – 7.00pm
Red Shoe B
Ballet
1
6.15 – 7.30pm
Ashton
Yoga
2
7.00 – 8.00pm
Red Shoe B
Ballet
2
7.30 – 9.00pm
Ashton
Tots & Co (1 – 3 years & Adults)
10.00 – 11.00am
Wellbeing
Jolly Tots (3 – 4 years & Adults)
11.00am – 12.00pm
Wellbeing
5.30 – 6.30pm
Wellbeing
5.30 – 6.30pm
Red Shoe
6.30 – 7.30pm
Wellbeing
6.45 – 8.00pm
Red Shoe
7.30 – 9.00pm
Wellbeing
8.15 – 9.30pm
Red Shoe
3.00 – 5.00pm
Wellbeing
TUESDAY
Hip Hop (11 –16 years) Pilates
1
Hip Hop Pilates
1
Springboard Pilates
2
WEDNESDAY † Dance for Parkinson's Time to Dance (50+ years)
5.30 – 6.45pm
Wellbeing
Tap
1
6.30 – 7.30pm
Red Shoe
Tap
2
7.30 – 8.30pm
Red Shoe
These classes are for people with additional needs; please call the Box Office for more information. Dance for Parkinson’s classes run from Wednesday 27 September – Wednesday 6 December. * Care to Dance? classes run from Thursday 28 September – Thursday 7 December. †
Please note: classes are subject to change
24
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
LEVEL
STUDIO
PAY AS YOU DANCE
10.00 – 11.00am
Wellbeing
THURSDAY Tots & Co (1 – 3 years & Adults) * Care to Dance?
1.30 – 3.30pm
Wellbeing
Pilates
2.00 – 3.15pm
Red Shoe A
Creative Dance (7 – 11 years)
4.30 – 5.30pm
Wellbeing
Creative Dance (11 – 16 years)
5.30 – 6.30pm
Wellbeing
6.30 – 7.45pm
Wellbeing
6.30 – 7.30pm
Red Shoe A
7.45 – 9.00pm
Red Shoe A
7.45 – 9.00pm
Wellbeing
8.00 – 9.30pm
Ashton
Tots & Co (1 – 3 years & Adults)
10.00 – 11.00am
Wellbeing
Jolly Tots (3 – 4 years & Adults)
11.00am – 12.00pm
Wellbeing
Nia Dance
12.15 – 1.15pm
Wellbeing
Pilates
2.00 – 3.15pm
Wellbeing
Tots & Co (1 – 3 years & Adults)
9.15 – 10.15am
Wellbeing
Creative Dance (4 –7 years)
9.30 – 10.30am
Red Shoe
Yoga
9.30 – 10.45am
Ashton
Creative Hip Hop (4 – 7 years)
10.30 – 11.30am
Red Shoe
Musical Theatre Dance (7 – 11 years)
11.00am – 12.15pm
Wellbeing
Creative Hip Hop (7 – 11 years)
11.45am – 12.45pm
Red Shoe
Muscial Theatre Dance (11 – 16 years)
12.30 – 1.45pm
Wellbeing
Egyptian Belly Dance
1
Inspired by Musicals Contemporary Technique Egyptian Belly Dance Yoga
2
GET DANCING
TIME
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
AGES
LEVELS
Classes are for everyone over 16 years of age unless a specific age is given in brackets.
Classes are suitable for all levels of experience and ability unless stated:
1 for people with little experience 2 for people with some experience
PLEASE SEE HOW TO BOOK ON PAGE 33 FOR CLASS PRICES AND OFFERS.
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
25
GET DANCING
WORKSHOPS GET DANCING WITH NDCWALES Saturday 23 September | 4.30 – 6.30pm Connect with award-winning National Dance Company Wales’ Artistic Director, Caroline Finn, in this special workshop which will focus on a warm-up and contemporary technique work, followed by the chance to learn an excerpt of Caroline’s distinctive work Folk which will be performed at DanceEast. Age suitability: 55+ years Price: £12 JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE SEE PAGES 7–8 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
LONDON STUDIO CENTRE AUDITION PREPARATION DAY Monday 23 October | 10.00am – 4.30pm London Studio Centre, in partnership with DanceEast, is offering the opportunity to gain experience in the dance technique classes that make up the primary audition of the LSC application process; ballet, contemporary dance and jazz dance. Each class will incorporate specific feedback on the criteria the panel will be looking for in each technique class of the audition. Age suitability: 15–18 years Price: £35 JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
BABY LOVES TO BOOGIE Sunday 29 October | 10.00am – 1.00pm Get your dancing shoes and arts & craft hats on for a fun-filled morning at the DanceHouse! As well as a baby-friendly volume disco, craft activities include pumpkin decorating, making cress-heads and wheat dollies, plus storytelling, face-painting and more – all with a Harvest theme! Age suitability: under 4 years and their families Price: £3 child, £4 adult, £12 family (max 4 people, 2 adults) JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
26
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
FAGIN’S TWIST WORKSHOP Saturday 4 November | 1.00 – 3.00pm GET DANCING
Avant Garde Dance offers participants a fascinating insight into the company’s practice and choreography. Artists from the company will lead repertory sessions focusing on their current production, Fagin’s Twist. This workshop is suitable for 11 – 16 years with some dance experience. Age suitability: 11–16 years Price: £12 JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE SEE PAGES 15–16 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
GCSE WORKSHOP DAY Friday 10 November | 9.30am – 2.30pm This is a great opportunity to work with professional companies from the AQA GCSE Dance Anthology: StopGap and James Cousins. Students will attend two workshops and have the chance to learn from industry professionals and ask questions ahead of their GCSE exams. Please note this is for school groups only. Age suitability: school years 10 and 11 Price: £20 per student JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
THE BORROWERS WORKSHOP Saturday 16 December | 12.00 – 1.30pm Explore the story of The Borrowers through movement, design and music. No prior experience or special clothing required. Perfect for children aged 7–11 years. Age suitability: 7–11 years Price: £5 child JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE SEE PAGE 22 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
27
GET DANCING
PERFORMANCE GROUPS Autumn term dates Monday 25 September – Friday 8 December. Taster sessions week commencing 18 September. DanceEast Performance Groups showcase excellence in dance across the East of England. There are five groups for different ages, abilities and levels of experience, which meet weekly to create and rehearse for a variety of local, regional and national performances throughout the year. Everyone who submits an application will be invited to a taster session in September, which marks the start of the year for Performance Groups. Participation requires commitment throughout the 2017–18 academic year to weekly sessions, plus rehearsals and performances. Please contact performance.groups@danceeast.co.uk to register your interest, find out more information or request an application form.
BOYS UNITED Taster session: Monday 18 September Weekly Session: Mondays 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Age: 10–16 years | £52 per term Improve your dance technique and develop choreographic and creative skills in a fun and energetic male-only environment led by Shaun Dillon. Boys United projects have previously involved crossdisciplinary exploration of dance and other art forms, as well as working with a range of styles alongside contemporary dance. No previous dance experience is necessary, but enthusiasm is a must!
SUFFOLK JUNIOR DANCE COMPANY Taster session: Wednesday 20 September Weekly session: Wednesdays 5.00pm – 6.30pm | Age: 11–15 years | £52 per term Suffolk Juniors work collaboratively on dance projects and perform together throughout the year. Members develop creative expression and performance skills through a variety of choreographic activities. Led by Caroline Mummery, Suffolk Juniors learn how to create original dances as well as improve their contemporary technique. They perform at youth platforms and other events throughout the year. The group’s weekly classes are a great way to have fun, make new friends and learn something new!
28
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
DANCE UNLIMITED
Dance Unlimited, led by Mary Davies, is a creative group for dance practitioners and enthusiasts with at least two years training. With performance opportunities throughout the year, a high degree of commitment is required from members. The group offers an open and playful dynamic to explore ideas collaboratively, challenging and investigating participants’ own movement vocabulary to develop new and exciting ways of creating work to share.
GET DANCING
Taster session: Monday 18 September Weekly Session: Mondays 7.15pm – 9.15pm | Age: 18+ years | £60 per term
SPIN OFF Taster session: Friday 22 September Weekly session: Fridays 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Age: 18+ years | £52 per term Led by Lynnette King, Spin Off is a dance company for adults with additional needs. With an approach to inclusive practice that is both exciting and stimulating, the weekly class explores creativity and seeks opportunities for each individual to reach their full potential and work alongside other likeminded dancers. Current members share a wealth of experience between them and continue to perform at local, regional and national events.
ENCOREEAST Taster session: Wednesday 20 September Weekly Session: Wednesdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm | Age: 50+ years | £30 per term EncoreEast, previously known as The Elderberries, are DanceEast’s resident over-50s performance company, proving that it’s never too late to start dancing! Led by Mary Davies, EncoreEast works towards numerous performance projects, devising original material through the creative exploration of various choreographic approaches. EncoreEast members are required to take part in Time to Dance (see class timetable, page 23) directly before the company session, to supplement EncoreEast’s performancecentred work.
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
29
Photo: Rachel Cherry
R O F E R T N G CE N I N I A R T ADVANCED The DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training is one of ten National Centres for Advanced Training aimed at young people aged 10 – 18 years with exceptional potential in dance, funded by the Department for Education. As this is the most intensive and committed of DanceEast’s youth activities, training is suited to those who have aspirations to pursue a career as a dance professional, or are at least ready to make a commitment to intensive training.
The scheme is devised to prepare young dancers for full-time professional dance training or university and includes tuition in five core areas:
• Technique • Creative and choreography • Performance • Health education (including injury prevention, nutrition, Pilates & Yoga)
• Enrichment activities (including theatre trips) and workshops in a range of styles.
For more information visit our website, call 01473 295246 or email cat@danceeast.co.uk
30
01473 295246 CAT@DANCEEAST.CO.UK
Photo: Jerral, Suffolk New College
TM
Tuesday 7 November | 9.30am – 2.45pm | Suitable for school groups in years 10 – 13 FREE but booking is essential (places allocated on a first come first served basis) Are your students in years 10–13, with an interest in a career in the arts? DanceEast opens its doors for an inspiring introduction to a wide range of careers in the creative industries, ‘have a go’ hands-on workshops, and the latest information and advice direct from industry professionals. Through practical sessions facilitated by expert venue staff, students will gain a unique insight into working in the creative industries; one of the UK’s only growth industries and worth almost £10m an hour to the economy. Members of staff from backstage, technical, marketing, fundraising, front of house and producing teams will lead informative sessions highlighting the range of careers available in the creative sector. Former minister for Culture Ed Vaizey said: “The creative industries are one of the UK’s greatest success stories, with British musicians, artists, fashion brands and films immediately recognisable in nations across the globe. Growing at almost twice the rate of the wider economy and worth a staggering £84 billion a year, our Creative Industries are well and truly thriving and we are determined to ensure its continued growth and success.” Email creative.choices@danceeast.co.uk for more information and to book.
Previous students said: "We learned that there isn't only one way into the job you want to do." "I didn't know how many different job opportunities there are in the arts."
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
31
JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
HIRE THHEOUSE DANCE We are very proud of our amazing building and are keen to share it with the wider community whenever we can. The iconic building houses many flexible, vibrant spaces – all of which are available for hire:
• 200 seat Studio Theatre • Four world-class dance studios • Therapy Room • Cafe • Foyer and Bar • Whistler Gallery • The Retreat The spaces are not only suitable for artistic purposes such as rehearsals and performances, but are also great for corporate events like AGMs, Staff Briefings, Meetings or Away Days. Our professional team will provide the guidance and expertise to ensure the success of your event.
The venue has already played host to many local and national organisations including the Royal Academy of Dance, BBC, NFU Forces Mutual, Landseer Players and Oyster Community Press – we would love you to be next! “The students absolutely loved performing at your wonderful venue” Theatre Emporium “Our time at DanceEast was a joy, all thanks to the fantastic team” National Youth Dance Company “DanceEast couldn’t have been more helpful on the night and in the run-up to the performance” YMCA “The set up was effective and professional, as were the facilities” Ipswich & Suffolk Business Club For details of our affordable rates or to check availability, please contact Maggie Powell, Venue Hire Co-ordinator. 01473 295240 | hires@danceeast.co.uk
COPLESTON HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOW
JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
COMMUNITY HIRES Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 December | 7.00pm A dance variety showcasing performances from year 7–10 dance clubs, Stardust and Diamond Dance companies and Dance Academy. A Level and GCSE choreographies will also be presented. Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre. Price: £7 / £5 concessions (under 18 years / 60+ years)
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 November | 7.00pm Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at DanceEast. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, we invite you to an exhilarating evening of theatre where you will see Shakespeare’s stories brought to life like never before. Find out more at shakespeareschools.org “‘Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process. To bring the enchantment of Shakespeare to thousands of children – there’s no more magical process in the whole of education. Long live the Shakespeare Schools Festival!” Philip Pullman, Author and SSF Patron. Price: £9.50 / £7 (Groups £6.50)
THE EMMA DODD SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS IT’S CHRISTMAS Saturday 9 December | 2.00pm & 6.00pm The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts present their Christmas Singalong spectacular. A sparkly and twinkly jingly show packed full of Christmas cheer, which promises to get you into the festive spirit. A magical piece of theatre suitable for all ages. Price: £15 adults, £12 concessions
01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK
33
HOW TO BOOK PERFORMANCES
CLASSES AND COURSES
Individual show ticket prices can be found on each show page. Book early to get the seats you want at the best deal, as prices will change as the demand for tickets increases.
Please visit our website or contact our friendly Box Office team to find out about our autumn term of classes and courses.
2 PERFORMANCES FOR £20 Book your tickets by 1 September for Saturday night performances of National Dance Company Wales and Scottish Dance Theatre or performances by Avant Garde Dance Company and The Farm.
CONCESSIONS If you are aged under 26, over 60, registered disabled or on income support, tickets cost from £7, please see individual show pages.
PAY AS YOU DANCE Only available for classes marked on pages 23 & 24 Adults £7, Concessions £6, Under 16s £5.50.
ACCESS To ensure that your visit is as smooth as possible, please contact us in advance to advise of any access needs or to reserve a wheelchair space.
ARTS AWARD SUPPORTER
If you do not need a concessionary rate ticket please tell us at the time of booking and we can ‘donate the difference’. As a registered charity every little donation makes a big difference to us.
Organisations bearing the Arts Award Supporter badge offer activities, events, expertise or resources which help young people working towards their Arts Award.
FAMILY TICKETS
ARTS AWARD CENTRE
£30 family tickets for 4 people (max. 2 adults) are available for Fagin’s Twist, The Buildy-Uppy Dance Show and The Borrowers.
SCHOOL GROUPS £6 student tickets, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 booked, are available on all shows.
GROUP BOOKINGS For bookings of 10+ save 10% – please call our friendly Box Office team on 01473 295230.
DanceEast offers the opportunity for children and young people to gain a nationally recognised qualification, Arts Award, through selected programmes such as projects and courses. (look out for badged Arts Award activities throughout the year).
ARTSMARK Artsmark is an award for schools who demonstrate their commitment to embedding arts and cultural provision at the heart of their school. If your school has registered with Artsmark, call 01473 295233 to speak to our Head of Creative Programmes about how we can support you.
All discounts are subject to availability, only one discount applies and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or concession. Concessions for classes and courses are classified as over 60, student, registered disabled and income support. Once purchased, performance, classes and workshop tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. The information in this booklet was correct at the time of going to print. DanceEast reserves the right to amend prices, discounts and benefits at any time. Fees and transaction charges are subject to change.
34
DANCEEAST.CO.UK 01473 295230
PLANNING YOUR VISIT THE JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE IS SITUATED AT THE MILL ON IPSWICH WATERFRONT. IT IS APPROXIMATELY A 15 MINUTE WALK FROM IPSWICH TRAIN STATION AND THE TOWN CENTRE.
tr e e
t
ll S tre et Low er O
rwe
et nS tre
nd ati o Fo u
er Brook Street ow
UCS
Fo u
WATERFRONT JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE
A137
et
ell Road Burr
ROUTE TO A14 FELIXSTOWE
A1156
r y Lane
ge Street
Fore S
nd
Wol sey Str ee t
L
Ne wC ar d
Star L a n e Key Street
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Duke Stre
Princes Street
A1156
Grimwade Street
t Bridge S
Grafton Way
n Ver
ROUTE TO A12
e et
eet s Str ter’
rs Roa d
A137
B1073
A1022
Col le
Quadling Street
Commercial Road
an e tL T u rre
e St P
F
NOVOTEL IPSWICH CENTRE
Fo r e S t r
y Gre t aS ili
CINEWORLD
Rose Lane
ria
Ce c
t ee Str al in
A1156
TOWN CENTRE
A1022
on
ROUTE TO A14
eet Str
/danceeast @dance_east /jerwooddancehouse /danceeast
A137BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS 01473 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK Standard Hours info@danceeast.co.uk
Jerwood DanceHouse Foundry Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1DW
DanceEast accepts no responsibility for any loss or personal injury at its events. DanceEast reserves the right to substitute artists and vary the advertised programme if necessary. No refund can be given unless an event is cancelled. Full terms and conditions can be found online. Registered Company No. 3463592 Registered Charity No. 01066825 VAT No. 835077128
Monday – Thursday
9.00am – 9.30pm
Friday
9.00am – 7.00pm *
Saturday
9.00am – 6.00pm *
Sunday
10.00am – 5.00pm *
* Opening hours will be revised for performances and events. Please call to check opening hours before making a special journey.
01473 01473295230 295230 DANCEEAST.CO.UK DANCEEAST.CO.UK
30
JERWOOD DANCEHOUSE  IPSWICH AUTUMN 2017 BROCHURE
Cover photo: Brian Hartley Design and production by Spring agencyforchange.co.uk
DONATE NOW AT DANCEEAST.CO.UK/DONATE