EDge, London Contemporary Dance School’s postgraduate dance company is planning to tour four specially commissioned new works across 15 venues and six countries this year, from 18 April to 11 July. EDge is based at London Contemporary Dance School, a world-class conservatoire and part of The Place, which programmes a variety of dance works for its London audiences each year.
EDge is committed to supporting dance development through commissioning UK and international choreographic talent to create new work for its dancers, alongside supporting established artists through its selected touring repertoire. The 2016 tour features a creative residency in Portugal and public performances in countries across Europe including Austria, Italy, Portugal and Sweden, plus a series of five nights at home at The Place.
The 13 dancers who make up Edge will perform pieces by four very current choreographers working in dance today. Each choreographer will bring something different to the programme, with influences as diverse as krumping, philosophy, physical comedy, film and human relationships.
Former ballet dancer and associate artist of the Royal Opera House and Sadler’s Wells, Alexander Whitley, will present his work which often includes elements taken from numerous art forms such as film, digital art and music. London Contemporary Dance School graduate Joseph Toonga makes dance that explores the tensions between strength and softness through a blend of hip hop and contemporary movement. Philippe Blanchard is a French choreographer and dancer who creates installation-like studies of human behaviour and relationships that refuse to conform to expectations. Tom Roden is an award-winning comedian, dancer and choreographer, and a founding member of New Art Club.
EDge on tour
Stacey MacNaught |
EDge, London Contemporary Dance School’s postgraduate dance company is planning to tour four specially commissioned new works across 15 venues and six countries this year, from 18 April to 11 July. EDge is based at London Contemporary Dance School, a world-class conservatoire and part of The Place, which programmes a variety of dance works for its London audiences each year.
EDge is committed to supporting dance development through commissioning UK and international choreographic talent to create new work for its dancers, alongside supporting established artists through its selected touring repertoire. The 2016 tour features a creative residency in Portugal and public performances in countries across Europe including Austria, Italy, Portugal and Sweden, plus a series of five nights at home at The Place.
The 13 dancers who make up Edge will perform pieces by four very current choreographers working in dance today. Each choreographer will bring something different to the programme, with influences as diverse as krumping, philosophy, physical comedy, film and human relationships.
Former ballet dancer and associate artist of the Royal Opera House and Sadler’s Wells, Alexander Whitley, will present his work which often includes elements taken from numerous art forms such as film, digital art and music. London Contemporary Dance School graduate Joseph Toonga makes dance that explores the tensions between strength and softness through a blend of hip hop and contemporary movement. Philippe Blanchard is a French choreographer and dancer who creates installation-like studies of human behaviour and relationships that refuse to conform to expectations. Tom Roden is an award-winning comedian, dancer and choreographer, and a founding member of New Art Club.