Christine Grimwood
Ballet Lorent
Dance City
Temple Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BR
T +44 (0)191 233 1811
E christine@balletlorent.com
W balletlorent.com
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SIZE OF COMPANY
5–11 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Liv Lorent
Company Manager
Christine Grimwood
ARTISTIC POLICY
Ballet Lorent make dance that celebrates the performer’s individual strengths, creating a world of beauty that is intangible yet wholly accessible, and both choreographically and emotionally engaging for an audience.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Lorent coaxes both tenderness and rapture.’ The Guardian
‘As a choreographer, Lorent thinks squarely outside the box.’ The List
‘Every move Liv creates, every piece of music she selects, is handed to the audience like a precious gift.’ The Scotsman
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Blood, Sweat & Tears Tender and powerful new work, inspired by the huge impact the arrival of a baby has on a relationship. A trilogy exploring the ups and downs of unconditional love. (80 mins + interval, 7 dancers, 11 on the road.)
Blood, Sweat & Tears–The Duet Tender and powerful new work, inspired by the huge impact the arrival of a baby has on a relationship. The first part of a full-length trilogy exploring the ups and downs of unconditional love, presented as a stand-alone duet. (25 mins, 2 dancers, 5 on the road.)
Designer Body The kaleidoscopic journey of seven dancers as they go through a transformation from couture designed embellishment to nude sculptural forms. Staged entirely on turntables. (Site-specific or theatre venues. 45 mins, 7 dancers, 11 on the road, contains some nudity.)
WRAP-AROUND
Workshop activity for all ages, professional development, lecture demonstrations and post-show discussions available on request.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 Norway (La Nuit Intime)
2008 Germany (Designer Body)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
All productions available from spring 2010
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