London Contemporary Dance School Graduating Students 2012 by The Place

London Contemporary Dance School Graduating Students 2012

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London Contemporary Dance School has been educating dance artists of the highest artistic quality and technical standard for over 40 years. Our training is designed to respond to the needs of contemporary dancers and dancemakers working across the world today. Balancing consistency and diversity, these graduating students are equipped with the artistic and intellectual skills, as well as the technical ability to explore, engage and contribute to dance, whilst pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a contemporary dance artist.

Graduation Performances 2012 repertoire

A Ceremony of Carols Richard Alston

Richard Alston choreographed his first work in 1968 as one of the original students at London Contemporary Dance School. In 1972, he formed this country’s first independent dance company, Strider. In 1975, he left for New York to study at the Merce Cunningham Dance Studio, returning to Britain two years later to work as an independent choreographer and teacher. In 1980, he was appointed Resident Choreographer with Ballet Rambert, and was the company’s Artistic Director 1986-92. He formed Richard Alston Dance Company in 1994, for which he has made over 38 pieces. Recent commissions include Sheer Bravado for Ballet Theatre Munich, Walk Through A Storm for Ballet Black, Carmen for Scottish Ballet, and A Rugged Flourish for New York Theatre Ballet.

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Third year BA (Hons) students rehearsing Richard Alston’s A Ceremony of Carols Dancers Mari-Halina Colbert, Emily Crouch, Charlie Hendron, Parsifal Hurst, Nicola License, Andy Macleman, Dakarayi Mashava, Chloe Mead, Leire Merino Garin, Trenton Rikkai Scott, Eliot Smith, Monique Smith-McDowell Rehearsal Direction Dancers of the Richard Alston Dance Company Original Lighting Charles Balfour Original Costume Richard Alston Realised by Sharon Coleman Music A Ceremony of Carols (1942), Benjamin Britten [Music by arrangement with Boosey and Hawkes] Special Thanks to Martin Lawrance

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Graduation Performances 2012 repertoire

Red Run Richard Alston

Richard Alston leading a rehearsal with third year BA (Hons) students Dancers Jack Widdowson, Pawel Sakowicz, Maria-Ioanna Krempeniou, Alkistis Lala, Konstantina Skalionta, Sam McCormick, Peishan Chiew, Emily Thompson-Smith Rehearsal Director Sonja Peedo Original Lighting Charles Balfour Re-staged Lighting Michael Mannion Original Costume Elizabeth Baker Re-mounted Costume Sharon Coleman Music Red Run (1988), Heiner Goebbels with thanks to Sonja Peedo, Chris Tudor and Martin Lawrance

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Gojubi Janice Garrett Janice Garrett is an internationally active choreographer and dance educator who is based in San Francisco, California. She currently co-directs the performing arts organization, Garrett + Moulton Productions, with fellow choreographer Charles Moulton. Honoured as one of Dance Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 25 to Watch, Garrett has created more than 20 original works for her company as well as receiving commissions for dance companies and performance groups across the US and abroad.

Janice first came to The Place in 1989 to work with London Contemporary Dance Theatre as an assistant to artistic director Dan Wagoner. She continued to work extensively in the UK as well as in the US until 2002, when she founded her company in San Francisco

Third year BA (Hons) students in rehearsal with Janice Garrett Dancers Andrea Dorelli, Thomas Herron, Lara Hollander, Benjamin Jonsson, Michael Kelland, Bridget Lappin, Giulia Montalbano, Gabriela Montgomery-Solano, Gemma Paganelli, Laura Robinson, Christopher Scott, Oihana Vesga Bujan, Hannah Noel Wintie Rehearsal Director Kate Price Original Lighting Michael Mannion Costume Frances Morris Music 12 Bean Groove Machine, Jonathan Russell With thanks to the dancers for their generous creative contribution to this piece.

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Inner Orbit Rick Nodine Rick has been invited to teach in 10 countries and more than 30 cities. He has taught composition and improvisation at LCDS for 10 years. This year he has been selected as a Key Teacher to represent the UK in the international IDOCDE project, a Contemporary dance education documentation project. As a choreographer he has worked on productions at the National Theatre and Glyndebourne Opera and this year has been commissioned as a Place Prize semi-finalist.

Third year BA (Hons) students during a rehearsal with Rick Nodine Dancers Mansoor Ali, Andrew Bennett, Natalia De Miguel, Esther Fuge, Drew Hawkins, Ellen Johansson, Claire Lavernhe, Sarah Lee, Claire LefĂ¨vre, Thomas Peacock, Manuela Sarcone, Jessica Sim, Joel Tulley, Toni Wooff Lighting Michael Mannion Costume Sara Rigden Music Three-Part Sectional Love Seat, Sonic Youth; Black Tambourine, Beck; Untitled, Gas Special Thanks to: Rohanna Eade, Lola Maury, Dominick Mitchell-Bennett and Gemma Shrubb

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Graduation Performances 2012 repertoire

Breaking Trail Sasha Roubicek

Sasha trained at London Contemporary dance School 1982-1986. In 1987 she co-founded Reflex Dance Company with Paul Douglas, with whom she toured internationally. She was a founding member of Small Bones Dance Company and has performed with Motionhouse Dance Theatre, Yolande Snaith Theatre Dance and The Siobhan Davies Dance Company 19992007. She has led master classes for companies, vocational dance schools and studios, teaching in the USA, Russia, Britain, Scandinavia and Europe. Sasha is artistic adviser to Movingeast and is an assistant instructor of Aikido at Tetsushinkan Budojo, she is graded 3rd Dan. In 2007 she was awarded the Lisa Ullman Scholarship to visit Japan to study Aikido. Sasha joined the faculty at LCDS in 2008 and is a lecturer of Contemporary Dance Studies specialising in Release Based Dance Practice and the work of Siobhan Davies. In 2011 Sasha was nominated for a National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Award, and in 2012 Sasha completed her MA in Advanced Dance Studies at London Contemporary Dance School.

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Sasha Roubicek during a class with LCDS students Choreography Sasha Roubicek in collaboration with the dancers Performers Peishan Chiew, Maria-Ioanna Krempeniou, Alkistis Lala, Sam McCormick, Daniela Molina, Kostas Papamattheakis, Pawel Sakowicz, Konstantina Skalionta, Rebecca Thomas, Emily Thompson-Smith, Rata Thuvasin, Pavla Varakova, Jack Widdowson Costume realisation Sara Rigden and Sharon Coleman Music In The Park In The Dark Tracing The Light (With Twigs) by Doghead Thanks to Evi Chatzaki who originally danced Pavla Varakovaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role.

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Body Factory Choreography Mansoor Ali in collaboration with Jonathan Bell Dancers Jonathan Bell, Charlie Hendren, Ellen Johansson, Bridget Lappin, Claire Lavernhe, Alexa Pingaud, Jessica Sim, Eliot Smith Music & Vocal Voice samples of Cathy Berberian composed by Johnathan Bell. Other samples O Magnum Mysterium, T.L. de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, Becket, Not I and Quad, L.Berio, Sequenza 3, Richard Baker Angelus Accomplices Choreographers Fionn Cox-Davies, Camila Gutiérrez Dancers Fionn Cox-Davies, Camila Gutiérrez Music Live music by Eric Frajria Special thanks to Jovair Longo for his help and support in the making of this work. Opsimath Choreography & Performance Michael Kelland Music Seath the Scaleless, Motoi Sakuraba: Dark Sun Gwyndolin Vy khotite, chtoby tantsevat’ so mnoĭ? Choreographers Louise Lloyd, Ivan Oltramari Performers Louise Lloyd, Ivan Oltramari Music Klezmer: Russian Sher, Kasbek Exchange Choreographers Harlan Rust, Kenny Ho Dancers Harlan Rust, Kenny Ho Music and accompaniment Eric Frajria Special thanks to Joviar Longo

2 PM Choreography & Performance Tom Peacock, Andrea Dorelli Music Buchalter Joint, Shantel & Amsterdam Klezmer Band; La Vie en Rose, Louis Gulielmi, played by Alan Dunn. I Am Just A Point Choreographer Gemma Schrubb in collaboration with the dancers Designer Lucy Matthews Dancers Natalia De Miguel Olaso, Bridget Lappin, Claire Lavernhe, Giulia Montalbano, Gemma Paganelli, Hannah Wintie Music J’Aurais Bien Voulu, Babylon Circus Thanks to Giulia Montalbano. 01 Pythagorean Sea II, Kim Cascone Fracture Choreographer Thomas Peacock in collaboration with the dancers Composer Louis Chiappetta Dancers Andy Macleman, Samantha McCormick, Dak Mashava, Pawel Sakowicz, Esther Fuge, Emily Crouch, Gabriela Montgomery-Solano, Mari Colbert Clarinet Mark Simpson Special thanks to Toni Wooff Tori and Francesco - Contemporary Choreographer Nina Louise von der Werth Dancers Victoria Guy, Francesco Ferrari Music Yellow, Coldplay

BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance Monsoor Ali Andrew Lee Vincent Bennett Mari-Halina Colbert Emily Crouch Andrea Dorelli Drew Hawkins Charlie Hendren Thomas Herron Lara Hollander Parsifal Hurst Ellen Johansson Ben Jonsson Michael Kelland Bridget Lappin Claire Lavernhe Sarah Lee Claire Lefevre Nicola License Andy Macleman

Dak Mashava Chloe Mead Leire Merino Garin Giulia Montalbano Gabriela Montgomery-Solano Gemma Paganelli Thomas Peacock Laura Robinson Manuela Sarcone Chris Scott Trenton Rikkai Scott Gemma Shrubb Jessica Sim Eliot Smith Monique Smith-McDowell Rebecca Thomas Joel Tulley Oihana Vesga-Bujan Hannah Noel Wintie

Mansoor Ali Nationality: British Before LCDS: Access to Higher Education Diploma, Northern School of Contemporary Dance Mansoor is an intuitive, articulate and idiosyncratic dance maker and performer. His performance experience has included Nur Du/ (Only You) by Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch and Lea Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final show at Riverside Studios. He has created ten choreographic works whilst at LCDS via the collective Live Feet and in collaboration with composer Jonathan Bell. Mansoor is joining EDge as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School, as the first dancer-choreographer.

Andrew Lee Vincent Bennett Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Theatre Studies, Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College; Hip Hop training, Studio 68 Andrew is a strong and athletic dancer. His background in sport and theatre allows him to be a versatile performer and has seen him perform as a backing dancer for MTV. His sensitivity to musicality informs his exploration of movement as well as his original choreography. His work Jessica was performed at Fresh 2011, The Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night of work programmed specifically for young people. Andrew is fascinated about challenging the stereotype of the male dancer and passionate about using dance to change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.

Mari-Halina Colbert Nationality: British Before LCDS: Foundation Course in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance Mari is a dynamic and physically diverse dancer. During her studies, she has immersed herself in a variety of repertoires, finding great fulfilment in physicality, floorwork, partner work and subtle expression in movement. She has worked with Jasmin Vardimon Company as part of a performance project that was showcased at Sadlers Wells. Her interest in acting has informed the creation of solo and group work that explore both movement and voice. Mari plans to continue working as a member of the improvisation collective Problems Made Pointless, touring improvised work and teaching workshops. In September, Mari will join Danish Dance Theatre as an apprentice with the company as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. In the future she plans to perform repertoire, physical theatre and collaborative works.

Emily Crouch Nationality: British Before LCDS: BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, Gorseinon College, South Wales Emily is able to apply herself to a variety of different styles; she enjoys the challenge of adapting and exploring new material utilising her skills. She has performed at many established venues including Royal Opera House, Stratford Circus, Rich Mix, GDA and The Place. Emily is interested in sitespecific work and physically demanding and challenging performances. After graduation Emily will perform with Opera de Bauge (Paris) in Romeo and Juliet.

Natalia De Miguel Nationality: Spanish Before LCDS: Audiovisual Communication, Universidad Ramon Jull, Blanquerna, Barcelona; Anna Maleras, Barcelona; Mediterraneo, led by Ramon Oller; Rhythmic Gymnastics, Polideportivo de Munguia, Bilbao, Spain Natalia is an honest, sensitive and energetic dancer, she has performed in Spain and France under the direction of Ramon Oller (Metros) and Jorge Jauregui (Ultima vez). She has gained experience of working with Jasmin Vardimon Company when she was invited to join company class for three weeks. In the future Natalia intends to create her own work and has already received some support from the Basque government.

Andrea Dorelli Nationality: British Before LCDS: Foundation Diploma in Contextual Studies, Central Saint Martins, London Andrea is a grounded mover; she is sensitive to her surroundings and thrives on challenges. She was one of eight students selected to work with Barak Marshall, learning repertoire from Rooster and Monger which was performed for a charity gala at the Savoy, London as part of Dance Umbrella. Andrea also took part in the first LCDS European exchange program in Denmark. Here she worked with a range of inspirational artists such as Kit Johnson, Susan Rethorst and David Zambrano. Andrea plans to build on her improvisational and theatrical interests though her next step is a move to Brazil for six months where she will build on her knowledge and skills in Capoeira, which she has studied for two years.

Esther Vivienne Fuge Nationality: Welsh/British Before LCDS: Prevocational Training, National Dance Company Wales; Associate, Royal Ballet and Urdang Academy; Five GCE Advanced Levels including Drama and Dance, Gorseinon College, South West Wales As an explosive performer combined with technical stability, Esther enjoys the exploration of movement with a specific interest in floor work and integrated somatic techniques. A multifaceted dancer with a background in acting and singing, alongside competitive hip hop performance; she has recently developed a deeper intrigue in martial arts. Esther has performed works by Jiri Kylian, Richard Alston and Merce Cunningham and has gained valuable skills as a teaching assistant at The Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre for Advanced Training. She has thrived on this experience and plans to continue working in dance education. Esther is a keen collaborator and wishes to create and participate in future innovative work; her work focuses on the importance of participation and the benefits gained by others.

Drew Hawkins Nationality: British Before LCDS: BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, The BRIT School, London Drew has the ability to perform to a very high standard in a number of performance genres. His background in theatre as well as dance allows him to captivate an audience. He also uses these skills to create original choreographic work. Drew is passionate about sharing his knowledge of being an artist and enjoys teaching. He is a founding member of the dance theatre collective Problems Made Pointless and joint choreographer/director of Attached Dance Company. After graduation Drew will be working with Peut-ĂŞtre theatre company performing at The National Theatre.

Charlie Hendren Nationality: British Before LCDS: Vocational Training, Legat School of Dance, East Sussex Charlie is an experienced performer with a choreographic sensitivity, and a strong focus on improvisation and creative dance work. He was classically trained and has a strong knowledge and experience of floor-work, release and Cunningham techniques. In 2011 he received the Charlotte Kirkpatrick Award for exceptional potential as a dance artist. He is interested in the choreographic process and devising work; in the future, he hopes to work as a performer with a choreographer/company. Upon graduation Charlie will be working with Peut-ĂŞtre theatre company performing at The National Theatre.

Thomas Herron Nationality: British Before LCDS: General Certificate of Secondary Education in Dance & BTEC National Diploma Dance, Matthew Boulton College, Birmingham Thomas is a dynamic performer, who moves with energy and power. He learns and interprets movement material quickly. He enjoys working in a team and has a light hearted nature. Thomas has worked with Sidi Larbi Chekouri, on the film Anna Karenina and with Alex Reynolds of The Chomondeleys on the film World War Z. Thomas is a diverse performer and can participate in most things, whether it is on stage in tap shoes, or in a film as a zombie. In the future Thomas intends to continue performing either as a freelance artist or with a touring company.

Lara Hollander Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels including Performing Arts & Music, Backwell School Prevocational training, Diversions Associates and National Youth Dance Wales Lara is an innovative creator as well as an exciting performer with a unique personal flavour, and incorporates her highly musical background into her work. As part of the LCDS exchange programme she studied at California Institute of the Arts, where she performed Echad Mi Yodea by Ohad Naharin at REDCAT in LA. Lara plans to perform in a wide range of projects, to continue to create her own dance and music, and to collaborate with artists from different disciplines.

Parsifal James Hurst Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, BTEC National Diploma in Musical Theatre, Knutsford High School; Dancer, Cheshire Youth Dance Company Parsifal loves to jump, turn and travel in space; these qualities and his excellent teaching skills make him a strong dance artist. Parsifalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most interesting achievement is his technique and flexibility. Parsifal is open to all types of dance and in doing so can adapt to meet the needs of the work he is involved in. Upon graduation Parsifal will be involved in several collaborations, teaching projects and will be working with Protein.

Ellen Johansson Nationality: Swedish Before LCDS: Foundation Diploma, Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School Ellen is a generous and vigorous performer with a playful energy and a sincere interest in communicating with the audience. Her strength and aim is a co-existence of a dynamic physicality, technical articulation, a strong expression and sensitivity. Her performance experience includes Barak Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rooster and Monger. She is drawn to the dance scene of Brussels and she recently took part in a workshop with Mark Lorimer. Ellen plans to work with various choreographers internationally in contexts where she can use her skills as a creative dancer.

Benjamin Jonsson Nationality: Swedish Before LCDS: Diploma in Social Studies & Dance, Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School Benjamin is a creative, disciplined and passionate dance artist. He has a lot of experience in commercial dance and projects in the visual arts. Benjamin plans to visit New York next year, to explore the dance and art scene. In the future he would like to investigate several different dance genres and work collaboratively with other art forms and visual artists.

Michael Kelland Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Level Dance, BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, Central Sussex College Michael is an expansive and fluid dancer, utilising skills in gymnastics, martial arts, and theatre to enhance his dance performance. He has choreographed for venues around the country including a one hour performance for The Yard Theatre, Hackney Wick. Michael is particularly interested in combined dance and drama productions. In the future he would like to perform in work that combines exciting physicality with a context and narrative, whilst also pursuing his keen choreographic interest.

Christopher Knight Nationality: British Before LCDS: Foundation Course in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance Chris is a committed, expressive performer and teacher with an interest in improvisation, which can be traced, to his training as a break dancer. He was a founding member of 2Faced Dance Company, and has since performed in numerous works including work by Yvonne Rainer and Dane Hurst, as well as improvisations directed by David Zambrano and Jane Leaney. As an enthusiastic teacher, he has also written and presented a report on teaching methods for creative dance classes in mainstream education. Chris has started working with Romanian choreographer Arcadie Rusu on a commission for Big Dance, and with British choreographer Sally Marie, devising a new work, Tree which will premiere in September 2012.

Bridget Lappin Nationality: Canadian/British Before LCDS: International Baccalaureate Diploma, Citadel High School, Nova Scotia, Canada Bridget is an experienced performer, who has worked with several established Canadian choreographers through her participation in Halifax Dance’s YOung COmpany, professional shows such as the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, and various dance competitions. During her studies, Bridget has had the opportunity to perform in Rosemary Lee’s Square Dances in Dance Umbrella and with the Richard Alston Dance Company in his latest work A Ceremony of Carols, which included a performance at Sadler’s Wells in London. Upon graduation Bridget will join Bern Ballet as an apprentice dancer as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School. She then hopes to continue to perform either in the UK or in mainland Europe.

Claire Lavernhe Nationality: French Before LCDS: Youth Dance Company, Poitiers, France; EAT (Examen dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aptitude Technique) in contemporary dance, Junior Ballet dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France Claire is a skilled, committed and passionate performer, enriched with a strong technical background in contemporary dance and improvisation. She has taken part in a number of workshops throughout Europe and regular classes in Brussels. Throughout her studies at LCDS, she has worked with various choreographers including Rosemary Lee and Barak Marshall for Dance Umbrella and has developed her own choreographic and dance film work.

Sarah Lee Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Physical Education, Blue Coat Church of England Secondary School, Coventry Sarah is an energetic and enthusiastic dancer. Her background in rhythmic gymnastics has provided her with strength and power in her performance. During her dance training she has developed a variety of skills and gained a lot of performance experience, which includes performing repertoire by Richard Alston and new works by Mafalda Deville from Jasmin Vardimon and Rick Nodine. On graduation Sarah will join Transitions Dance Company for a Dance Performance MA.

Claire Lefèvre Nationality: French Before LCDS: Technologies of Music and Dance, Lyon’s National conservatoire, France; International Baccalaureat in Dance and Music, Lycée Saint Exupéry, Marseille, France Claire is a passionate choreographer, dedicated performer and inquisitive artist, who likes to explore a number of techniques, from improvisation to partnerwork and floorwork. She particularly enjoys working with voice and text. Alongside performing, Claire creates original work combining sophisticated humour and personality. Claire will continue her studies as a postgraduate student on the International Choreographic Exchange at Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance. In the future Claire plans to pursue a career in a number of performance genres, as well as continuing to develop her own choreographic work and being a founding member of the dance theatre collective Problems Made Pointless.

Nicola License Nationality: British Before LCDS: BTEC National Diploma in Dance, GCE Advanced Level Dance, Kidderminster College Nicola is a technical dancer having trained at The Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre for Advanced Training before attending the school; she is also experienced in tap, modern jazz and singing. She has performed work by Martin Lawrance at Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wells. Recently she has taken on the role of rehearsal director for the Eliot Smith Company. In the future Nicola would love to pursue a performance career in an international touring dance company.

Andy Macleman Nationality: British Before LCDS: NQ/HNC Contemporary Dance, The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee, Scotland Andy is a dynamic and technical performer with a strong interest in choreography and composition. He was recently described by one of Cloud Dance Festival’s critics as “a choreographer to watch” after a performance of his work Drone. After graduation Andy will be joining Richard Alston Dance Company as an apprentice as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. Alongside the apprenticeship, Andy will continue to collaborate and choreograph with Drew Hawkins under the name Attached Dance Company.

Dak Mashava Nationality: British Before LCDS: General Certificate of Secondary Education in Dance and Drama, St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Catholic Secondary School, Leicester; BTEC National Diploma in Dance, Leicester College; Addict Youth Dance Company Born in Zimbabwe and brought up in Leicester, Dak is a skilled performer in both contemporary and commercial/ urban dance. He has taken part in freestyling championships, intensive training in Los Angeles with a number of international choreographers and has worked with Dance 2xs and most recently Four Corners (Britain's Got Talent). Whilst at LCDS his background has helped inform some of his training with creative improvisational skills and has increased his versatility with a lot of technical training. He has worked with a number of choreographers, including Richard Alston and Jeannie Steele (Merce Cunningham). Dak plans to establish a career as a performer in both commercial and contemporary fields.

Chloe Mead Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels in Dance and Drama, Angmering Sixth Form College, West Sussex Chloe is an honest and informed performer, who has strong technique in both dance and drama. She has a range of performance experience including a part in a physical theatre work commissioned by The Yard Theatre, Hackney Wick. Alongside performance work in both dance and physical theatre, following graduation, Chloe will be working with a newly established improvisation collective, performing and working with improvisation in education.

Leire Merino Garin Nationality: Spanish Before LCDS: Ballet & contemporary class, Almudena Lobon Dance School, Pamplona, Spain; Dancer, Aldanza Dance Company Leire is a technical performer who began her contemporary dance training with Antonio Calero and Almudena Lobon (CompaĂąĂa Nacional de Danza). Her first choreography, Ganimede was presented at The Place in 2011. Following graduation, Leire plans to continue her dance training alongside a degree in English and Literature.

Giulia Montalbano Nationality: Italian Before LCDS: Foundation course in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Stage Centro Danza, Palermo, Italy Giulia is a technical and committed performer with a powerful stage presence. She has a strong interest in choreography, improvisation and collaborating with other artists. During her studies, she has gained experience of working with professional dance companies and has performed repertoire by Richard Alston, Siobhan Davies, JirĂŹ KyliĂ n and Janice Garrett as part of the LC3 tour. Giulia will become an apprentice with Scottish Dance Theatre, as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance, after which she plans to pursue a career in performance and choreography, hoping one day to establish her own company.

Gabriela Montgomery-Solano Nationality: British Before LCDS: Young Dancers Saturday Programme, Centre for Advanced Training, Shift Youth Dance Company, The Place Gabriela is a strong technical performer who has been influenced by a number of different cultures; she was born in Brazil, lived in Spain and travelled around the world, which has lead her to be interested in a mixture of dance styles. She has studied Afro-Brazillian dance, Capoeira and Samba in Brazil and the UK and has participated in international events such as the youth dance festival, Dance and the Child International. Gabriela has been offered an apprenticship with Tavaziva Dance Company as part of London Contemporary Dance Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. Her future plans include researching for an MA on the dance and culture of her ancestors, the Amazonian Indians in Brazil.

Gemma Paganelli Nationality: Italian Before LCDS: Ballet training, RAD and Vaganova. Degree, Elmhurst School for Dance, Birmingham Gemma is a skilled performer, with a strong contemporary technique and a professional ballet background. During her studies at LCDS she has developed her passion for design and costume. She has enjoyed learning professional repertory works and performed work by Richard Alston, Siobhan Davies, Merce Cunningham, Jiri Kylian and Mikhail Fokine. Gemma is dancer in residence for Eliot Smith Company and plans to pursue a career in Europe as a professional performer and teacher, drawing on her skills in costume making and design.

Thomas Peacock Nationality: British Before LCDS: Vocational Training, The Royal Ballet School & Elmhurst School for Dance Since the beginning of his professional training Thomas has found a strong interest in choreography, exploring and manipulating the art form, finding influence from a range of disciplines within dance as well as other art forms. He has had the opportunity to work with a variety of influential performers, choreographers and teachers that has enabled him to discover a range of opportunities within dance. His studies at LCDS have given him a strong interest in improvisation and he hopes to continue his development through an improvisation collective. Upon graduation he will work with Peut-ĂŞtre theatre company performing at The National Theatre. In the future, Thomas plans to develop his own choreographic work and fuel public discussion of dance.

Laura Robinson Nationality: British Before LCDS: National Certificate in Dance, 4 GCE Advanced Levels including Dance, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Laura is a strong and technical performer and has trained in a variety of styles. She recently toured with company Ballet Cymru, covering various roles at short notice for an injured dancer. She was also given the opportunity to train in New York, USA for four months last year, at Purchase College. Laura is looking forward to participating alongside The Royal Ballet in the Olympic Closing Ceremony this summer before joining the cast of Tarzan the musical in Hamburg, Germany as a dancer for a year.

Manuela Sarcone Nationality: Italian Before LCDS: Diploma in Humanities and Classical Studies, Liceo Classico G. Garibaldi, Palermo, Italy; Dancer, Youth Ballet Company of Massimo Theatre, Palermo Manuela is a versatile performer with a strong technical background enriched with improvisation and partnering skills. She has experience of using voice on stage, and during her studies has performed numerous repertoire works by choreographers including Jiri Kylian, Richard Alston and Siobhan Davies. Manuela will join Bern Ballet as an apprentice dancer, as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School. She has an interest in dance-theatre and in the future, she plans to perform with repertory companies alongside her own exploration into movement research and improvisation.

Christopher Scott Nationality: British Before LCDS: 12 General Certificate of Secondary Education, Park House School and Sports College in Newbury; 5 GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Theatre Studies, Bradfield College, Reading Trained as a gymnast, Chris is a physically dynamic performer and choreographer, with an interest in the versatility of movement. He was awarded the Lisa Ullmann Travelling Scholarship which enabled him to visit numerous dance companies in Australia and train with them for five weeks. As part of the LCDS exchange programme he studied at Purchase College, New York. Chris is an ambassador for Youth Dance England and will soon be travelling to Taiwan to deliver a presentation about young people and dance. After which Chris will undertake an apprenticeship with National Dance Company Wales, as part of London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance.

Trenton Rikkai Scott Nationality: Bermudian Before LCDS: High school Diploma, Cedar Bridge Academy High school; United Dance Productions (Junior Company) Rikkai is a strong, uplifting and well-rounded dance artist who loves hip hop, modern, jazz and most off all tap dance. He has performed repertoire by Richard Alston and other workshop pieces throughout his three years at LCDS. Upon graduation Rikkai will be working in Amsterdam with a company called De Kiss Moves. In the future, he would like to work with a range of different companies with a view to opening a performing arts school in Bermuda.

Gemma Shrubb Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Levels in Dance and Performing Arts, Sussex Downs College, Lewes; Access to Higher Education Diploma, Northern School of Contemporary Dance A sensitive and precise, imaginative mover with powerful stage presence, Gemma has a curiosity for exploring movement through improvisation and voice. She has strong interests in other art forms and collaboration. Gemma has experience of touring with Glyndebourne Opera in Carmen and La Boheme and she is currently rehearsing with Akram Khan for the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. She plans to continue exploring and developing her artistic and choreographic skills, travelling and experiencing work within diverse disciplines with choreographers that will physically and mentally challenge her. Gemma will be joining EDge, as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School.

Jessica Sim Nationality: Canadian/Irish Before LCDS: International Baccalaureate Diploma and American High School Diploma, Cairo American College, Egypt Jessica specialises in collaboration of dance, improvisation, theatre, and mixed media, and is strongly influenced by her upbringing in Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, and Egypt. As a part of the LCDS exchange programme, she studied at the California Institute of the Arts where she performed works by Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company). Most recently she has worked as a performer and choreographer of Live Feet, and with musicians from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In September she will commence an MA in International Performance Research through Erasmus Mundus in Amsterdam, Warwick, and Belgrade, where she will also work as a freelance dancer.

Eliot Smith Nationality: British Before LCDS: Centre for Advanced Training, Dance City and Laban; Foundation Course in Dance, Lewisham College Eliot is the founder and director of Eliot Smith Company, and since its inception has choreographed three commissioned works. His first work MISSA was premiered at Westminster Cathedral and is currently being revived for a performance at St. Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Cathedral, Newcastle. Eliot has performed works by Richard Alston, Siobhan Davies and Neville Campbell. Eliot will attend The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York at the end of July.

Monique Smith-McDowell Nationality: British Before LCDS: GCE Advanced Level Dance, City and Islington Sixth Form College; Jazz, Italia Conti Associates, Redbridge. With 14 years of gymnastic training, Monique is a passionate and versatile performer who enjoys executing bold and dynamic movement. Throughout her training she has learnt an array of different repertoire works, and has had the opportunity to work with Barak Marshall. She will be joining Richard Alston Dance Company as an apprentice as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance.

Joel Tulley Nationality: British Before LCDS: BTEC National Diploma in Arts Management and Dance, GCE Advanced Level Dance, The BRIT School Joel is trained in improvisation, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and lyrical Jazz; with experience in voice and drama. He is inspired by all the arts, particularly dance, theatre, media, music and photography and enjoys mixing them together. Joel was inspired by the demanding opportunity of working intimately with Barak Marshall on the work Rooster and Monger for Dance Umbrellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bold and Beautiful Ball at the Savoy Hotel. Whilst studying at LCDS he developed an interest in the branding and marketing of dance. Joel is the winner of 2012 Deutsche Bank Award for contemporary dance and intends to use it to create his own costume consultancy for performance artists.

Oihana Vesga Bujan Nationality: Spanish Before LCDS: Cycle SpĂŠcialisĂŠ in Dance, Conservatoire National Maurice Ravel, Biarritz, France Oihana is a strong, committed and versatile dancer, with a curious and imaginative approach to creation and performance. A recipient of Charlotte Kirkpatrick Award for Exceptional Potential as a Dance Artist, and first prize at the International Contemporary Dance Contest in Biarritz (France), she has performed works by Dane Hurst, Thierry Malandain (France), Janice Garrett (USA) and has toured A Ceremony of Carols with Richard Alston Dance Company. Oihana will be joining Richard Alston Dance Company as an apprentice as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School.

Hannah Noel Wintie Nationality: British Before LCDS: Centre for Advanced Training, Northern School of Contemporary Dance School; GCE Advanced Level Dance, York College Hannah is a dynamic and versatile performer; her attention to detail allows her to capture the essence of the work she is performing. She has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to dance. Highlights of her time at LCDS include performing alongside students from other vocational schools at Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wells in Sum of Parts; working with Mafelda Deville (Jasmin Vardimon Company), Robin Dingemans and performing Rosemary Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square Dances where her solo was reviewed by The Times. Hannah wants to continue to use her wide variety of skills to work with as many different choreographers and directors as possible furthering her curiosity of performance.

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Dance Studies Evangelia Chatzaki Peishan Chiew Angeliki Gouvi Maria-Ioanna Krempeniou Alkistis Lala Sam McCormick Daniela Molina Gafias Konstantinos Papamatthaiakis Pawel Sakowicz Konstantina Skalionta Rebecca Thomas Emily Thompson-Smith Rata Thuvasin Pavla Varakova Viola Vicini Jack Widdowson Lauren Wilson Ellen Yilma

Evangelia Chatzaki Nationality: Hellenic Before PG Dip: BA Contemporary Dance/Dance Teaching, State School of Dance, Athens Greece; Diploma of Classical Ballet, Studio Ballet de Marseille, France Evi is a versatile, creative performer with a strong background in contemporary, ballet and physical theatre. Since 2001 she has performed internationally as a dancer with several Greek contemporary companies, including Roes Dance Theatre of Sofia Spyratou and Haris Mandafounis. She received funding for her postgraduate studies at LCDS from the Alex.S.Onassis Benefit Foundation and Bas.Eliz.Goulandri Foundation. Evi has already been offered a contract with Marc Brew Company until October and then intends to further her career with different choreographers within UK and Europe.

Peishan Chiew Nationality: Singaporean Before PG Dip: Diploma in Dance, Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore; Bachelor of Accountancy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Peishan is an experienced performer and emerging choreographer who maintains openness to new experiences and challenges. She was awarded the National Arts Council, Singapore Arts Scholarship (Overseas) for her UK studies. Peishan has a keen interest in collaboration with artists from other fields and plans to continue her exploration in choreography and film. Peishan will continue her studies at LCDS as she works towards an MA in Contemporary Dance.

Angeliki Gouvi Nationality: Hellenic Before PG Dip: Choreography & Teaching, State School of Athens; BA in Dance, Higher Professional School of Larisa, Greece. Angeliki gained a wealth of experience whilst performing in Germany with Illo Tempore Ballet Company and in several productions in Greece. She received funding from the State Scholarship Foundation of Greece (IKY) to develop knowledge and study at LCDS. After completing her Masters, Angeliki wishes to join a physical theatre company in the UK or abroad.

Maria-Ioanna Krempeniou Nationality: Hellenic Before PG Dip: Degree of Dancer and Degree of Dance Teacher, Greek National Opera Dance School Maria-Ioanna is an accomplished technical performer who originally trained in ballet. She has participated in several productions with Greek National Opera and received funding from the Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation for her postgraduate studies. In the future Maria-Ioanna intends to work as a performer with a wide range of international companies and independent artists.

Alkistis Lala Nationality: Hellenic Before PG Dip: Degree of Dancer and Degree of Dance Teacher, Greek National Opera Dance School Alkistis is an experienced technical performer who trained in classical ballet and decided to gain further experience in contemporary dance. She has worked with National Greek Opera while she was an undergraduate student. In the future Alkistis plans to tour internationally and work with neo-classical and contemporary companies.

Sam McCormick Nationality: British Before PG Dip: Degree in Dance, Bretton Hall, University of Leeds; BA (Hons) Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee Sam is a versatile and skilled performer, having had a wide range of performance experience. Most recently she has performed work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Merce Cunningham and has also worked as a dance workshop leader in various schools around the London area. Sam will continue her studies at LCDS as she works towards an MA in Contemporary Dance. She intends to gain further experience as a professional performer as well as continue her teaching work.

Daniela Molina Gafias Nationality: Chilean Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Teacher, ARCIS University, Santiago, Chile Daniela is an experienced performer having worked in a company for seven years and as a freelance contemporary dancer in Chile since 2001. Since graduation in 2003 she has also taught regularly, both students in vocational training and professional dancers. She received a scholarship from the Chilean Government (Becas Chile) for her postgraduate studies at LCDS. Daniela is a keen performer, creator and teacher, constantly looking to further her performance skills as a versatile dancer.

Konstantinos Papamatthaiakis Nationality: Hellenic Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) in Dance, Greek National Opera Ballet School, Athens, Greece Kostas is a strong versatile and technical dancer who has trained in a wide range of dance styles. During his dance training he has developed a variety of skills and gained a lot of performance experience. He is recipient of Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation and SchiliZzi Foundation for his studies in the UK. In 2008 he received a scholarship to attend the Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts where he performed works by Tim Ruston, Helen Pickett and Edgar Zendejas. After the completion of the festival he was offered his first contract with a neoclassical company in the USA and stayed for one year. On completion of this course Kostas will perform in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, before he becomes a dancer with CandoCo. In the future Kostas plans to continue learning, exploring and developing his own movement and ideas in dance. Being able to incorporate classical concepts of movement within a contemporary setting would be challenging but extremely exciting for him.

Pawel Sakowicz Nationality: Polish Before PG Dip: BA Political Sciences, University of Warsaw, Poland Pawel is a strong performer and collaborative creator with an interest in improvisation, choreography and speech/theatre. He collaborated with various visual artists, performing site-specific works in Warsaw, Berlin and London. Upon completion of his Masters at LCDS, Pawel plans to pursue his performance and choreography career in the UK and Europe.

Konstantina Skalionta Nationality: Cypriot Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Performance, Central School of Ballet. Konstantina is a musical and expressive dancer with strong performing skills and stage presence. Her training was mainly focused on classical ballet and contemporary dance, having Jazz, Flamenco, Drama and Musical Theatre as supplementary studies. In 2011, she performed with Ballet Central and delivered workshops throughout the UK. She has a great interest in choreography and has produced works, which have been performed by Central School of Ballet, at choreographic platforms and as part of the Design Collaborations with Wimbledon College of Arts and Design. Konstantina has a fascination with fine and visual arts and aspires to bring those elements together on stage. In the future she plans to perform with a contemporary dance company.

Rebecca Thomas Nationality: British Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) Theatre Dance, London Studio Centre As a dancer, Rebecca is comfortable working with improvisation, contact improvisation and text in a variety of performance settings. Prior to studying at LCDS Rebecca worked as a dancer/teacher at Ludus Dance Company, devising with choreographers including Nigel Charnock, Yael Flexer and Ben Wright. She has a breadth of teaching experience working with groups of all ages and abilities. On completion of this course, Rebecca will continue her studies at LCDS as she works towards an MA in Contemporary Dance. In the future she intends to continue to work in diverse environments, searching out new challenges for herself as a performer and teacher/facilitator of dance.

Emily Thompson-Smith Nationality: British Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) in Performing Arts: Dance, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Emily is a versatile and athletic performer who enjoys dance works that push her physical boundaries. Having trained in various disciplines including ballet, jazz and musical theatre she is open to exploring new ideas and being challenged both technically and creatively. She has worked professionally as a dancer in Disneyland Resort Paris, various touring cabaret companies and north-west based contemporary company Fallen Angels Dance Theatre. In the future Emily hopes to perform with a range of international companies and independent artists. She plans to engage in work that involves high physicality and contact work.

Rata Thuvasin Nationality: Thai Before PG Dip: BTEC National Diploma Dance, Kingston College; Foundation Course in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance; BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, London Contempoary Dance School Rata loves improvisation, as well as choreography. Since she has been studying at LCDS, she has gained more confidence in performance, and has developed her dance knowledge both mentally and physically. Rata loves teaching, as well as performing and has been offered a job in Thailand, to teach Contemporary Dance at Bangkok Dance Company.

Pavla Varakova Nationality: Czech Before PG Dip: Higher National Diploma (DiS) in Dance Theatre, Choreography and Pedagogy, Duncan Centre Conservatory, Prague Pavla is interested in physical theatre, improvisation, she enjoys performing on stage and communicating with the audience through movement. During her studies at LCDS she has created several choreographies and was also an interpreter for national and international festivals. She is interested in collaborating with different kind of arts, and has interpreted Mrs Grey choreographed by Ondrej Krejci in collaboration with IR cameras and projection. As a founder member of Eks Company, she is currently preparing a performance for Autumn 2012. Pavla would like to pursue her performance career with a contemporary dance company and also explore her own choreographic ideas.

Viola Vicini Nationality: Italian Before PG Dip: Foundation Course in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Kaleido Danse School, Genova, Italy; BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, London Contemporary Dance School Viola is a versatile and technical performer, she trained as a gymnast and was part of the Italian national team for two years. This experience has given her a strong athletic flexibility. From her training at LCDS Viola has developed a broad variety of skills through her extensive contemporary technique training. She has also gained a lot of different performance experiences especially performing with LC3. Viola was an apprentice dancer with Tavaziva Dance, as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School. She is now working for Ijad Danse Company, and Kaleido Ballet.

Jack Widdowson Nationality: British Before PG Dip: National Diploma in Professional Dance, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts (formerly The Arts Educational School, Tring) Jack trained in Cunningham, Graham, Horton, ballet and jazz during his time at Tring. He joined Bern Ballet as an Apprentice in August 2011, through the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School. He completed a term in Switzerland, and danced ‘Demetrius’ in the premier of Cathy Marston’s Ein Winternachtstraum before sustaining a severe injury, which necessitated staying in England to recover. In April 2012, he transferred to the Advanced Dance Studies Course for the summer term. Jack will be rejoining Bern Ballet in August 2012 to complete his Postgraduate Diploma and work towards his MA. He also enjoys attending various workshops outside the domains of the techniques he trained in to gain as versatile a movement vocabulary as possible.

Lauren Wilson Nationality: British Before PG Dip: BA (Hons) Degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance Lauren is a strong technician, able to perform with a great physicality and attention to detail. During her final year of training Lauren performed work by Mark Baldwin and August Bournonville at The Royal Opera House (Linbury Studio) then went on to tour with Tavaziva Dance performing in Double Take and Sensual Africa as an apprentice as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. Lauren also had the opportunity to dance in California, America experiencing classical and contemporary work aspiring to travel back in the near future. Lauren is currently working with Watkinsdance and Joss Arnott Dance.

Ellen Yilma Nationality: British Before PG Dip: NVQ Level 4 Classical Ballet and GCE Advanced Levels including Drama and Theatre Studies, Arts Educational School, Tring Park Ellen is an athletic technical performer with an instinctive theatrical approach. During her training Ellen has performed works by prominent choreographers including, Richard Alston, Cunningham, Siobhan Davies and Martin Lawrence at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre. After graduating Ellen toured with Tavaziva Dance performing in Double Take and Sensual Africa as an apprentice as part of the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. She has also gained valuable teaching experience whilst working for the Centre for Advanced Training at The Place. Ellen has been offered a professional contract with Tavaziva Dance and will be joining them as a company member in September 2012.

Credits

Graduation Performances 2012 Production Credits Production Co-ordinator Karen Greenhough Assisstant Production Co-ordinator Helen Holden Sound Production Gabriela Tropia Lighting Design for Student Choreography Michael Mannion Head of Costume Sharon Coleman Costume Supervisor for Students Sharon Coleman, Sara Rigden, Frances Morris Chief Electrician Marco Cifre Technicians Andy Keeling, Lucy Hansom, Carly Hook, Mark Kitney, Harlan Rust, Nia Wood, Sam Wood Rehearsal Booking Ihsaan de Banya Special thanks to Laurent Cavanna, Jovair Longo, Sue Maclennan, Patricia Rianne, David Steele, Jeanne Yasko and to the staff and faculty at LCDS

London Contemporary Dance School Director Professor Veronica Lewis MBE Assistant Director David Steele Head of the Postgraduate Studies Dr Mary Evelyn Head of Student Services and International Development Simon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea

Teaching Faculty Head of Learning and Teaching Helen Angove Ballet Lecturer Cristian Addams Head of Postgraduate Research Dr Henrietta Bannerman Lecturer in Performance Studies and Ballet Laurent Cavanna Lecturer in Ballet Technique Raymond Chai Project Leader Rob Clarke Head of Design and Costume Sharon Coleman Lecturer in Contemporary Technique & Performance Studies Marina Collard Lecturer in Contemporary Technique and Performance Studies Jorge M. Crecis Project Leader Robin Dingemans Osteopath and Lecturer in Anatomy Nicky Ellis Lecturer in Academic Support Antigone Exton-White Project Leader Antonio de la Fe Head of Undergraduate Choreographic Studies Karen Greenhough Lecturer in Ballet Technique Anna Helsby

Lecturer in Fundamental Teaching Practice Peter Laycock Project Leader Rosemary Lee Lecturer in Choreography and Improvisation Jovair Longo Head of Postgraduate Choreography Sue MacLennan Costume Assistant Frances Morris Lecturer in Choreography and Improvisation Rick Nodine Lecturer in Physical Support Sonia Noonan Lecturer in Contemporary Technique and Performance Lauren Potter Lecturer in Contemporary Technique and Repertoire Kate Price Project Leader Frauke Requardt Lecturer in Ballet and LC3 Director Patricia Rianne Lecturer in Design, Senior Costume Assistant Sara Rigden Lecturer in Contemporary Technique and Repertoire Sasha Roubicek Lecturer in Music and Choreography Mika Sellens Project Leader Moreno Solinas Lecturer Advanced Dance Studies Hilary Stainsby Lecturer in Contemporary Technique and Repertoire Jeannie Steele Lecturer in Audio Visual Studies Gabriela Tropia Lecturer in Perspectives on Dance Philippa Thomas Project Leader Igor Urzelai Chief Accompanist Neil Webster Learning Resources Manager Colyn Wohlmut Artistic Director of EDge Jeanne Yasko Non-teaching Staff Musician Ross Alley Musician Mark Ball Musician Daniel Biro Press Manager Marta Bogna Assistant to the Director Mary Bullard Musician Domenica Cardullo Musician Jorge Carrasco School Admissions and Registry Manager Cindy Cheung Musician Neil Craig Musician Philip Feeney Musician Eric Frajria Digital Co-ordinator Martin Franklin Development Officer Victoria Heath Academic Administration Manager Nicola Hedley Musician Mark Holub Projects and Company Manager Helen Holden

Musician Bill Lawrence Musician Meg Morley School Counsellor Elizabeth Nabarro Musician Bllly Surgeoner Trusts Fundraiser Graziella Terraccianno Musician David Walters Musician David Wyatt Guest Faculty Choreographer Tony Adigun Lecturer in Contemporary Technique Jose Agudo Choreographer Richard Alston Guest Repertoire Teachers Richard Alston Dance Company Lecturer in Exploring the Voice Carol Bush Lecturer in Human Biology Jasmine Challis Choreographer Robert Clarke Lecturer in Yoga and Performance Claire Cunningham Lecturer in Professional Studies Carolyn Deby Re-staging choreographer Delphine Gaborit Choreographer Janice Garrett Lecturer in Music (vocal) Kornelia Deppe Choreographer Rachel Lopez de la Nieta Alexander Technique Alex Howard Lecturer in Somatics Susanne Lahusen Choreograpger Martin Lawrance Choreographer Sue MacLennan Lecturer in Design (Lighting) Michael Mannion Lecturer in Music and Performance Jamie McCarthy Choreographer Rick Nodine Lecturer in Contemporary Technique Chisato Ohno Lecturer in Ballet Technique and Repertoire Sonja Peedo Lecturer in Choreology Eva Recacha Choreographer Sasha Roubicek Choreographer Moreno Solinas Lecturer in Fundamental Teaching Practice Chris Thomson Choreographer Igor Urzelai Feldenkrais Technique Alan Caig Wilson Choreographer James Wilton

The Place Patron HRH The Duke of York KG, KVCO, ADC Patrons Bonnie Greer OBE, Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE, Dr Haruhisa Handa, Anthony van Laast MBE, Wayne McGregor CBE, John Pemberton, Sir Ken Robinson Founder Robin Howard CBE Founding Artistic Director Robert Cohan CBE Chair Sir Tim Lankester Chief Executive Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp OBE Director of Theatre and Artist Development Eddie Nixon Artistic Director Richard Alston CBE Director, London Contemporary Dance School Professor Veronica Lewis MBE Director of Creative Teaching and Learning Chris Thomson Director of Recreational and Prevocational Dance Vanessa Lefrancois (matenity cover: Anna Helsby) Director of Communications Tim Wood Director of Development Stephen Clarke Director of Administration & Finance David Burnie

Third year BA (Hons) students Jessica Sim and Monsoor Ali performing their work Live Feet

Fund for Excellence

LCDS encourages applications from talented students regardless of their background or financial circumstances. For this reason we created the Fund for Excellence, which distributes grants to students in need of additional financial support. These awards make a real difference to those who might otherwise not have the resources necessary to complete their training. The need for the Fund is greater than ever and we rely solely upon generous contributions from trusts and individuals to help our students through their training. Whether you are watching the performance today as a parent, friend, former student or dance enthusiast, with your help we can continue to support those students who are struggling to focus on their studies.

If you would like to make a gift to the Fund please call The Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development Department on 020 7121 1054, email development@theplace.org.uk or visit www.theplace.org.uk/ development If you are a UK taxpayer then you can Gift Aid your donation to us. Gift Aid allows us to reclaim an extra 25p in tax from the Inland Revenue for every ÂŁ1 you give at no additional cost to you.

The financial support allowed me to fully dedicate my time to my studies and also be able to take part in projects outside of school. The Sadler's Wells project with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch was just one of those opportunities which has had a major impact on my development as a dancer. As the project took place during the holidays, where I intended to work and earn wages I financially depend on, I could only afford to do this project thanks to the Fund For Excellence.â&#x20AC;? Esther Siddiquie, Second year BA (Hons) student.

Two members of the alumni network at the LCDS reunion

Alumni Network Reconnecting London Contemporary Dance School www.lcds.ac.uk/alumni Since 1969 London Contemporary Dance School has seen almost 3,000 students push the boundaries of contemporary dance in its studios. Many have gone on and founded their own companies, become directors of internationally recognised dance organisations and have been acknowledged as outstanding performers. The success of our former students has made the School one of the world’s leading conservatoires.

This year’s graduating students join this network of distinguished dance professionals who continue to shape the future of dance across the globe, and we hope that the School and our growing alumni community will continue to be a source of inspiration to them throughout their career. For this reason we established the Alumni Network which allows former students to keep up to date with developments at the School and access alumni services and benefits.

We are extremely thankful to those alumni who continue to make a substantial contribution to the current student experience by offering workshops, placements and by kindly supporting the Fund for Excellence, which distributes bursaries to students in need of additional financial support. Our alumni are part of the School’s history and future and we hope that this year’s graduates continue to keep in touch with us through the Alumni Network, which they will join upon graduation this autumn.

Third year BA (Hons) student Oihana Vesga Bujan performing in Ellen Johanssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evene with designs by Rosalind Wilson from Wimbledon College of Art

London Contemporary Dance School 2012/13 Performances In Performance February Third year BA (Hons) students perform a special co-commission from The Place, Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wells and Company of Angels alongside the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own choreography. March & May New works created by our undergraduate students from across the BA(Hons) course. Collaborations December Third year BA students collaborate with final year designers from Wimbledon College of Art or postgraduate composers from Guildhall School of Music and Drama to create original works. Postgraduate Performances March Our postgraduate/MA Choreography students each present their first choreographic work of the year; alongside a preview of EDge, the Postgraduate Performance Company of London Contemporary Dance School, prior to the European tour.

Exchanges May London Contemporary Dance School presents dance companies from a range of highly regarded dance schools/conservatoires including Conservatoire national superieur de musique et de danse de Paris. Postgraduate Performances June Our postgraduate/MA Choreography students each present their second choreographic work of the year over two nights. Graduation Performances July Our graduating BA students perform as we celebrate their achievements at the end of the School year. On Tour EDge March - July The postgraduate performance company tour the UK and Europe between March and July and perform for three nights at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre mid-tour. Performance dates will be announced in January 2013. LC3 June The third year touring company perform around London colleges, universities and professional venues for four weeks in May. Performance dates will be announced in March 2013.

Located in the heart of London, The Place is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere centre for contemporary dance. The Place unites dance training, creation and performance in our unique, purpose-built centre, which houses some of the best studios in the city. For forty years, we have been a vibrant hub of dance activity, a centre of creative and technical excellence and a magnet for aspiring dancers, talented professionals and cutting-edge choreographers from all over the world.

Our organisation includes a school for full-time vocational dance training, the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest dance theatre, an internationally acclaimed touring company, an extensive range of participatory programmes for adults and young people and ongoing support and professional development for artists. The Place has an outstanding track record as a seedbed for developing new choreographic talent, having nurtured and supported many of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most outstanding choreographers long before they became well-known successes. The Place gives the widest possible opportunities for everyone to participate in dance, training professionals and enthusiasts of all ages, from 5 to 95 years old. We offer access and support not only to the exceptionally talented, but equally to those who simply love to dance.

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Third year BA (Hons) students performing in Siobhan Daviesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birdsong

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London Contemporary Dance School’s Fund for Excellence is supported by:

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