FRIDAYFIRSTS

YORKSHIRE DANCE

www.yorkshiredance.com

+ lots of

Professional

Development

Opportunities

cover photo 70/30 Split, Two Do a performance © Bee Mackenzie

Friday Firsts showcases new work by independent

choreographers and dance companies working on the small scale.

Each evening has its own distinct theme, and will often be

the first chance to see performances by the most promising dance

makers from Yorkshire and beyond who seek to experiment, push

dance as a form or find a new voice.

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@YorkshireDance

Box Office

0113 243 8765

or book securely online

www.yorkshiredance.com

Ultimate Dancer in Trance, Friday Firsts #7: Going Solo © Yorkshire Dance

Friday Firsts #19

Bish Bash Bosh

Friday 4 October, 5.30pm

Admission free

As part of Light NightLeeds, Yorkshire Dance

invites you to an

extraordinary three-ring

dance circus.

From 5.30pm, Yorkshire

Dance’s building will be

buzzing with performances

by young people from

across the city.

From 7.30pm, the action

moves to The Loft, our

top-floor performance

space, for a scratch-night

of new works-in-progress by dance artists from around the region.

From 9.30pm, we cross to West Yorkshire Playhouse where, in the foyer

and bar area, we’ll be presenting lots more new dance work from Yorkshire

along with music and later-night delights. Do come with us!

You’ll see performances by Yorkshire Dance Associate Artists 70/30 Split,Nathan Geering and Jordan Massarella Dance, as well as Carlos Pons

Guerra’s DeNada Dance Theatre and many more, and a range of dance

films by artists including Amy & Hannah Buckley.

70/30 Split photo © Bee Mackenzie

#FFirsts

Friday Firsts #20

Live Bites

Friday 1 November, 7.30pm

Admission £8.00, concessions £6.00

We welcome to Leeds some of the most

exciting artists working with dance agencies

in Scotland and the North of England, and

artists selected from our own region.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? by

Hull-based Non Applicables explores the

realms of love and all its possibilities and

pitfalls. Mingle through the dating circuit in

a series of fragmented experiences and

light-hearted episodes that observe social

etiquette, online profiles and the

fundamental rules of dating.

Joelene English’s February 11th 1963 is a poignant evocation of the

last days of Sylvia Plath’s life, and an exploration of her relationship

with her husband, the poet Ted Hughes.

Daniela B Larsen & Robert Guy’s This House Smells of Ghostshas been described by critics as “startling athletic choreography”

with “nonchalant, raw execution.”

Tamsyn Russell’s ID Me is an experiment in movement language and

performance. Three female performers work with a process of

investigation into hidden identities. Through exposing thoughts and images

rarely expressed yet deeply embodied in their movement memory, they

explore the question: Is this really who we are or just a glimpse of a corner

of our minds?

Non Applicables photo © Hannah Litherland

#FFirsts

photo © Igor and Moreno

Yorkshire Dance & Northern School of

Contemporary Dance present Friday Firsts #21

Arrivals

Friday 6 December, 7.30pm

Admission £8.00, concessions £6.00

Yorkshire Dance and Northern School

of Contemporary Dance present

Arrivals / Departures, a weekend of

performances, workshops and

conversations exploring the possibilities

for artists from the north of England

working in Europe and vice versa.

Arrivals features the premiere of the

new work by Igor and Moreno, an Italian/Hungarian dance duet based in

London, alongside one work from a Yorkshire-based artist.

Jordan Massarella Dance’s Wannabe documents the rise and fall of 90s

pop starlet Just Jane and her ongoing quest for fame, fortune and fulfilment.

Igor & Moreno present Idiot-Syncracy, to remind us of our ability to be

happy, exploring all those things we desire and which often are within

reach. Relentless, dynamic and constantly changing, it is a ritual for the

times in which we live – serious, but witty; honest, but ironic.

Seminar: Connecting into EuropeSat 7 Dec, 2.00pm - 4.30pm (networking until 5pm), NSCD

preceded by professional class, 11.30am - 1.00pm, NSCD

and followed byDepartures (mixed bill)Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm, NSCD

www.yorkshiredance.com/arrivals-departures

ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES

photo © Andy Wood

How and why can artists in the

North of England connect with dance

in Europe? What are the myths and

realities of building international

partnerships and how can this

support your work, creativity, thinking

and opportunities? This seminar is

a unique chance for artists/dancers

to meet some of the best-travelled promoters, networkers and artists;

to reflect and debate developing dance practice in a European context.

With, amongst others, Roberto Casarotto (B Motion, Italy and

Aerowaves) and Alison Andrews (A Quiet Word, IETM member).

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

& Yorkshire Dance present

Connecting into Europe

Saturday 7 December, 2.00pm - 4.30pm (networking to 5pm)

The Riley Theatre, NSCD

Box Office 0113 219 3018

Tickets £10.00, concessions £5.00Price includes optional professional class, 11.30am - 1.00pmAdvance booking essential

ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES

See also Arrivals at Yorkshire Dance, Fri 6 Dec, 7.30pm

and Departures at NSCD, Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm

Weekend pass (two performances, class & seminar)£25.00, concessions & YD Collective Members £15.00available from Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Mad Dogs Dance Theatre photo © Joe Armitage / Moreno Solinas photo © Benedict Johnson

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

& Yorkshire Dance present

Departures

Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm

The Riley Theatre, NSCD

Box Office 0113 219 3018

Tickets £12.00, concessions £6.00

Departures is a mixed bill featuring a variety of

short works created by dance artists who have

strong connections to Yorkshire, from recent

graduates to established companies.

Mad Dogs Dance Theatre’s Missing is a

poignant portrayal of a couple struggling with

the sudden loss of their child, living in a world

where nothing feels meaningful.

In Riccardo Meneghini’s i_Entity the dancer

is “craftsman”, “artisan” and “producer” –

reminding us that we are creators of our own

lives; that we can change them, if we decide to.

Carlos Pons Guerra’s DeNada Dance Theatre

presents O Maria, a new tale of ham and

frustrated desire from a stifling kitchen in

Franco’s Seville, where a divine apparition

unleashes a torrent of unquenchable passions.

Life is a Carnival by Moreno Solinas (selected

by the pan-European Aerowaves network as

a ‘priority company’) is an auto-biographical

solo. Moreno delves into his early training in

Latin American dance, threading together fiery

dance routines and evocative songs in a fast-

paced, playful journey to his past.

ARRIVALS / DEPARTURES

Gunilla Heilborn photo © Stefan Bohlin

Professional Development

Opportunities

Choreographic Workshop with Gunilla HeilbornSat 19 Oct, 10.00am - 12.30pmNorthern School of Contemporary DanceBox Office 0113 219 3018Tickets £10.00Full-time students & Collective Members £2.00

Gunilla Heilborn is one of Sweden’s most acclaimed performance artists,

and her works are characterised by cinematic timing, humour and cool

irony. This is a rare chance to find out about her approaches to

choreographing work; generating material and working with performers.

Ideal for professional dance artists and full-time dance students.

http://gunillaheilborn.se/en/biography/

DanceUK LaunchWed 23 Oct, 9.00am - 6.30pmYorkshire Dance & Northern Ballet£25 for Dance UK members,£30 for non-members(including lunch and drinks)Booking: www.danceuk.org/shop/events

Annual professional development and networking day designed to help

dance students and recent graduates starting out in their careers. Launchgives young dance professionals information and tools to choose and

pursue specific roles in the sector: teacher, manager, dancer, choreographer

and everything in between.

www.yorkshiredance.com/dance-uk-launch-leeds

Yorkshire Dance Youth photo © Brian Slater

Igor & Moreno Professional Workshop

based on Idiot-SyncracySun 13 Oct, 2.00pm - 5.00pmYorkshire DanceBox Office 0113 243 8765Tickets £8.00, Collective Members £2.00

Uncover the creative process of Igor & Moreno’s Idiot-Syncracy and

their interest in making work relevant to issues of today through live

performance. Participants will be led through a series of movement

explorations based on repetition and surprise, with a particular awareness

of the effects that different kinds of movement generate in the audience.

The workshop will also include discussions about forming the concept

for a performance, artistic decision-making and managing creative

collaboration.

Dance Insights conferenceWed 20 Nov, 10.00am - 4.30pmCAST, Doncaster’s new performance venueFreelance Dance Practitioner: Early Bird £20.00 (until 11 Oct)

Freelance Dance Practitioner £30.00 (after 11 Oct)

Organisation / other: Early Bird £40.00 (until 11 Oct)

Organisation / other £50.00 (after 11 Oct)

Driving dance forward for children and young people. Previous delegates

and speakers have included practitioners, teachers, artists, those working in

sport and health as well as those working in administration and

management. The themes of the conference will be access to dance,

advocating for the sector and what we do, dance and inclusivity and

progression routes for children and young people in dance.

Download a booking form from:

www.yorkshiredance.com/commyouth/conference-2013

Choreographic workshop with New Art Club

Sat 23 Nov, 11.00am - 1.00pm

Northern School of Contemporary DanceBox Office 0113 219 3018Tickets £10.00Full-time students & Collective Members £2.00

New Art Club was formed in 2001 by Tom Roden and Pete Shenton and is

fuelled by their shared spirit of adventure. This award-winning double act is

unlike any other, and their unique blend of dance and comedy has garnered

praise from the UK to Australia and back again. Experience first-hand New

Art Club’s unique approach to collaborative dance-making. Ideal for

professional dance artists and full-time dance students.

National Dance Teachers’ Association

Professional Development CourseThu 14 NovYorkshire DanceEarly Bird (book before 16 Sep) £175Standard Price £225Booking: www.ndta.org.uk

For primary PE schools co-ordinators, class teachers, teaching assistants,

dance coaches and dance artists delivering the new PE National

Curriculum, led by the NDTA and specialist dance trainers. Use your PE

and Sports premium to improve your subject knowledge and confidence

to build a high quality and sustainable programme of dance in your school.

Juncture 2014Curated by Wendy HoustounSave the date... (and book your hotel)Thu 6 - Sun 9 Mar 2014Yorkshire Dance & other venues around Leeds

Details to be announced...

New Art Club photo © Chris Nash

Contemporary Class

with Rita Marcalo

Tuesdays, 10 Sep - 10 DecBook securely online www.yorkshiredance.com£6.50, concessions £5.50

6.30pm - 8.00pm, Level Dfor professionals, dance students

and those with advanced ability

A challenging class encouraging dancers to work against common learned

dance movement patterns.

8.00pm - 9.30pm, Level B/Cfor people with a good basic level ability wanting to try a higher level

This class is taught on two levels to enable beginners to get acquainted

with basic principles of contemporary dance, at the same time as allowing

people with some experience to develop further.

Both classes reflect the training background and the personal movement

style of the artist, placing an emphasis on co-ordination, risk-taking,

and non-linear movement.

www.yorkshiredance.com/professional/professional-development-at-yorkshire-dance

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Finding Yorkshire Dance

Yorkshire Dance3 St Peter’s BuildingsSt Peter’s SquareLeeds LS9 8AH

Yorkshire Dance is in the cultural

quarter of Leeds city centre, opposite

the BBC building and Leeds College

of Music, next to the Northern Ballet

/ Phoenix Dance Theatre building,

over the road from Leeds city bus

station and 15 minutes’ walk from

the train station.

There is limited on-street parking

outside Yorkshire Dance, but there

are plenty of public car parks

within easy walking distance.

www.yorkshiredance.com

Friday Firsts 2014

Friday 7 Feb

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The Collective. For a small annual

fee professionals, students and

recent graduates receive a huge

range of invaluable benefits.

- Yorkshire Dance Bulletin

- Residency scheme

- Invitations to salons and

social events

- Advice surgeries & coaching

- Free Standby Space

- Discounts on CPD

opportunities & performances

- Your profile on the Yorkshire

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- Reduced-price rehearsal space

- Bursaries

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and much, much more...

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