David Wilson
Deputy Director
National Dance Company Wales
Dance House
Wales Millennium Centre
Pierhead Street
Cardiff CF10 4PH
T +44 (0)292 063 5611
F +44 (0)292 063 5601
E david@ndcwales.co.uk
W ndcwales.co.uk
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SIZE OF COMPANY
15 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Ann Sholem
Deputy Director
David Wilson
Artistic Associate & Founding Artistic Director
Roy Campbell-Moore
Technical Director
Joe Fletcher
Rehearsal Director & Artist Development
Joanne Fong
Media & Marketing Consultant
Mike Smith
Marketing & Publicity Officer
Gemma Hughes
Company Stage Manager
Nia Thomson
Finance Officer
Jane Thomas
Participation Officer
Megan Pugh
Executive’s Assistant
Kelly West
Projects and Administration Officer
Nia Siân Jones
Touring Technician
Charlie Knight
Chief Technician
Leighton Thomas-Burnett
ARTISTIC POLICY
Since its origin in 1983, Diversions has developed into an award-winning company. Its recent name change to National Dance Company Wales reflects this achievement. The company presents work from established international choreographers in a versatile and exciting repertoire of contemporary dance. From its prestigious home at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, the company creates inventive, inspiring and elegant dance, putting quality and creativity at the top of the agenda.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘One of the finds of 2008.’ The Telegraph (Silver)
‘The consistently high standard of their output shows why they’re held in such high regard.’ Metro (Bitter Suite)
‘This is a company that clearly means business, and can do the business.’ Oxford Times (Autumn tour 2009)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Veil of Stars The inspiration for the piece is to do with a state of mind, related to identity, how we protect it, what we reveal and what do we want to show to society. Choreography and costume design: Andonis Foniadakis. Composer: Julien Tarride. (28 mins, no interval.)
Hinterland A representation of different characters interacting like a community of people. There is a young romance, corrosive anxiety, playfulness, humour and high drama between the characters. Choreography: Roy Campbell-Moore. Music: Alun Hoddinott. (24 mins.)
Lunatic An intoxicating look into the world of moonlight and dreams, romance and sleeplessness. The piece is heavily influenced by the fashion and styles of the 1950s. Choreography: Nigel Charnock. Music: Glenn Miller, Underworld, Kitty Kallen, Bach, Billie Holiday, Johnnie Ray. (27 mins.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
New work by Itzik Galili. Production to be premiered in January 2010.
New work by Stephen Petronio. Production to be premiered in autumn 2010.
WRAP-AROUND
The dancers from the company teach an extensive range of classes and workshops when on tour. These can be masterclasses with professional dancers, classes with dance students or workshops for complete beginners. Every session is tailored to the needs of the participants and linked to the company’s performance. The artistic director will deliver pre- or post-performance discussions as requested by the venue and the company delivers an interactive matinee performance, which is informative and fun and suitable for all aged nine upwards. The company also offers keen artists and photographers the opportunity to sketch or photograph the company dancers in movement during classes and rehearsals.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 China (Hinterland/Veil of Stars)
2008 Germany (Sugarwater), Spain, Italy, Greece (Strange Attractors: Prelude & Part II/ Peeled)
2007 Holland (Sugarwater/Practice Paradise), Poland (Practice Paradise/Peeled), Greece (Practice Paradise/Peeled)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
New work by Itzik Galili, Veil of Stars, and Lunatic from Spring 2010
New work by Stephen Petronio from autumn 2010
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