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Photographer: Chris Nash
Contemporary dance, Dance theatre, Integrated dance
SIZE OF COMPANY
11–12 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Nicole Thomson
General Manager
Roger Farrell
Administrator
Jenny Parrott
ARTISTIC POLICY
Anjali Dance Company is a pioneering professional company that exists to realise and celebrate through dance the potential of people with learning disabilities. The company is committed to changing global thinking about who can dance, and demonstrating new artistic possibilities within the dance genre by creating original dance works of excellence performed by dancers with learning disabilities. Creativity is within us all. By revealing each individual's unique abilities, Anjali demonstrates how dance can be exhilarating, enjoyable and relevant to everyone.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
The Guardian
Dance Europe
The Guardian
CURRENT PRODUCTION
A triple bill of original untamed dance, powered by a thumping jukebox soundtrack, choreography by Vincent Dance Theatre and New Art Club, with themes of male bonding and love, death, and dancing in the Wild West. Suitable for all ages although intended for 12+ and adults. (85 mins, with interval, 7 on stage, 11 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTION
(title tbc) A new production in development will be ready to premiere in October 2008. It will feature a major new work by an internationally known choreographer combined with a second half of pieces selected from the dancers’ own choreography. (80 mins approx, with interval, 8 on stage, 12 on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND
Anjali Dance Company offers a range of education and outreach opportunities, in association with performances or stand alone. Workshops led by the company’s dancers with learning disabilities are available and can be extended to residencies. Dancers, staff and choreographers are also available for post-performance discussions, talks, lecture demonstrations and seminars. Anjali’s outreach work is supported by extensive written and audio-visual materials where appropriate/required.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006 Germany ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
from January 2008
available from October 2008
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