National Dance Company of Wales
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Black Milk & B/olero/The Grammer of Silence/Phantoms of Us - T453814481National Dance Company Wales presents the work of world-class choreographers with twelve international dancers in a programme of spectacle, dynamism and profound emotional expression. Ohad Naharin, one of the world's great choreographers, presents two of his most popular works. B/olero is a sophisticated and ravishing female duet set to a new version of Ravel's famous music and Black Milk is a primitively ritualistic and athletic work for five male dancers. Internationally renowned choreographer, Itzik Galili presents a highlight of NDCWales' 2012 repertory with his third new production for the Company. An Olivier Award nominee, Galili also makes work regularly for Rambert Dance Company, English National Ballet and Netherlands Dance Theatre. Age 8+Choreographer Ohad Naharin. Choreographer Itzik Galili (The Grammar of Silence). Choreographer eleesha Drennan (Phantoms of Us). | |
| 17 May 12 to 18 May 12 | Dance City, Newcastle Upon Tyne :: V916524193 listing details L01846039704 |
| 9 May 12 | Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972 listing details L365502422 |
| 4 May 12 to 5 May 12 | Curve, Leicester :: V830272338 listing details L241613098 |
| 1 May 12 to 2 May 12 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L0896415332 |
| 28 Mar 12 to 29 Mar 12 | Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold :: V810 listing details L511347006 |
| 1 Mar 12 | Jersey Opera House, St Helier :: V869 listing details L1037157163 |
| 23 Feb 12 to 24 Feb 12 | Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea :: V833 listing details L738224117 |
| 9 Feb 12 | Arts Centre, Aberystwyth :: V817 listing details L0746317265 |
| 26 Jan 12 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L1010376208 |
B/olero/Black Milk/Phantoms of Us - T2127412345Wales national dance company makes a welcome return with a ravishing and entrancing triple bill from international choreographers. World-famous choreographer Ohad Naharin contrasts a hypnotic female duet set to Ravel s famous music in B/olero with the physically dramatic tribal dance of Black Milk. Itzik Galili, renowned for creating passionate and dynamic choreography, returns with another new commission after delighting audiences with Romance Inverse here at the Torch two years ago while Phantoms Of Us is a powerful new work from Eleesha Drennan, accompanied by evocative visuals from artist Sue Williams. | |
| 14 Mar 12 | Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820 listing details L1009791320 |
Black Milk & B/olero/Quixoteland/Phantoms of Us - T0183386450312 spectacular dancers perform the world renowned Ohad Naharin s Black Milk & B/olero. Alongside the gorgeous Quixoteland by Gustavo Ram?rez Sansano with the Minkus ballet score is a brand new work from choreographer and dancer Eleesha Drennan with a production that delights the senses.Choreographer Ohad Naharin (B/olero/Black Milk). Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano (Quixoteland). Choreographer Eleesha Drennan (Phontoms of Us). | |
| 18 Nov 11 to 19 Nov 11 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness :: V626 listing details L0325155646 |
| 15 Nov 11 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen :: V585 listing details L2128885150 |
| 3 Nov 11 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L508602725 |
| 20 Oct 11 | Courtyard, Hereford :: V101 listing details L1607254318 |
| 18 Oct 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0132583052 |
| 4 Oct 11 | Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold :: V810 listing details L01078315685 |
| 27 Sep 11 | Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon Theatre), Brecon :: V1067 listing details L01011449112 |
Explore Dance Matinee - T1418973469 | |
| 4 Nov 11 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L1239440344 |
| 21 Oct 11 | Courtyard, Hereford :: V101 listing details L1321239308 |
By Singing Light/Romance Inverse - T0378757159Marking his choreographic debut with the Company, American choreographer Stephen Petronio’s gorgeous By Singing Light is inspired by the beautiful poetry of Dylan Thomas with an exquisite, original score from fellow New Yorker Son Lux, incorporating Welsh songs. Itzik Galili’s Romance Inverse is an intoxicating fusion of elegant dance with a driving new score by Percossa, music from Steve Reich and glorious, atmospheric lighting that will have you gasping for more. Age restriction: No admission to Under 8sChoreographer Stephen Petronio (By Singing Light). Choreographer Itzik Galili (Romance Inverse). | |
| 14 Jun 11 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L1732633811 |
| 19 May 11 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L1520155485 |
| 7 Mar 11 to 8 Mar 11 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L2061835832 |
Romance Inverse/By Singing Light - T269787597Itzik Galili’s Romance Inverse is a two-part work that illuminates the sharp minimalist music of Steve Reich and the dramatic and sensual music of Percossa. Inspired by the poetry of Dylan Thomas, Stephen Petronio has created By Singing Light, a profound dance response to the power of Thomas as an artist of international stature. It is performed to the lyrical, yet driven music of Son Lux, influenced by the Welsh songs of Mansel Thomas..Choreographer Stephen Petronio. Choreographer Itzik Galili (Romance Inverse). | |
| 25 May 11 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L1479005451 |
| 5 May 11 to 6 May 11 | Dance City, Newcastle Upon Tyne :: V916524193 listing details L998652874 |
| 18 Nov 10 to 19 Nov 10 | Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon Theatre), Brecon :: V1067 listing details L2021998579 |
| 4 Nov 10 | Venue Cymru (formally - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848 listing details L745728381 |
| 2 Nov 10 | Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972 listing details L1547668043 |
| 21 Oct 10 to 22 Oct 10 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L1615108332 |
| 30 Sep 10 | Courtyard, Hereford :: V101 listing details L0271852530 |
| 28 Sep 10 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L0671861636 |
By Singing Light/Don Quixote - T1929745558Marking his choreographic debut with the Company, American choreographer Stephen Petronio’s gorgeous By Singing Light is inspired by the beautiful poetry of Dylan Thomas with an exquisite, original score from fellow New Yorker Son Lux, incorporating Welsh songs. Gustavo Ramirez Sansano has created a character-filled new dance that is based on the glorious Minkus’ ballet score for Don Quixote. From the physicality of the dance to the beautiful set, the Spaniard delights with a visual feast.Choreographer Stephen Petronio (By Singing Light). Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano (Don Quixote). | |
| 10 May 11 to 11 May 11 | Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820 listing details L01865417085 |
| 12 Apr 11 | Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90 listing details L1793372988 |
| 7 Apr 11 to 8 Apr 11 | Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold :: V810 listing details L1368822025 |
| 3 Apr 11 | Cork Opera House, Cork :: V831326450 listing details L01238875682 |
| 1 Apr 11 | Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee :: V0580321800 listing details L307470384 |
| 3 Mar 11 to 4 Mar 11 | Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea :: V833 listing details L12096843 |
| 17 Feb 11 | Jersey Opera House, St Helier :: V869 listing details L2001400498 |
| 28 Jan 11 to 29 Jan 11 | Arts Centre, Aberystwyth :: V817 listing details L0316626353 |
Plunge - Up Close and Personal/Embark - T1114570936Plunge is a spell-binding, double-bill of bold and beautiful dance from six superbly talented young professional dancers. We’ve all heard of Mozart, but imagine what was going through the young genius’ head when he was writing this ravishing music that our dancers use to perform with. Up Close and Personal from Roy Campbell-Moore does just that, getting Up Close inside Mozart’s music and Personal with the dancers in passionate moments of deep intimacy magnified through a vibrant cyclorama of close up photography. An emotionally driven and highly charged production, Embark takes the audience on a moving and unforgettable journey through a resurrected past, as the dancers fly, swoop and dive in a furious flood of dance. Created by Welsh choreographer, Phil Williams, the dance is set to a haunting original score by the composer, Benjamin Talbot. This is a captivating and totally engaging evening of dance to enjoy. | |
| 15 Apr 11 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny :: V839 listing details L0931994780 |
| 13 Apr 11 | Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan :: V1004 listing details L2115943442 |
| 8 Apr 11 | Theatr Felinfach, Lampeter :: V195 listing details L01233949628 |
| 6 Apr 11 | Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen :: V1274041426 listing details L457946534 |
| 1 Apr 11 to 2 Apr 11 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L01327324678 |
Blaze - T83028526In true Odyssey style and with music students from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and children from Meadowbank Special School, disaster is turned to triumph as the villagers turn a long night into a festive celebration. | |
| 4 Dec 10 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L1528861697 |
Departure Terminal - T0863961622Departure Terminal provides a safe environment for choreographers to start developing their ideas and creativity. This evening is a chance to see short new works in performance. This professional development project can also be a step towards the dance choreographers further developing their work as part of NDCWales’ annual Alternative Routes development programme and performance in the Dance House. | |
| 26 Nov 10 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L823633965 |
Alternative Routes - T375873869Six of Wales’ sharpest choreographers present an evening of radical new works performed by fellow National Dance Company Wales dancers. | |
| 23 Jun 10 to 25 Jun 10 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L1893540348 |
Peeled/Veil of Stars - T1529746115Intriguing Itzik Galili returns with a new commission after delighting audiences internationally with Peeled (2006). Full of pulse-raising energy, you will be drilled to your seats as the dancers surf the music. Now in demand on both sides of the Atlantic, Andonis Foniadakis has created Veil of Stars, his first work with our national company, bringing his signature exhilarating choreography to the hungry, infectious dancers. Ages 6+Choreographer Itzik Galili (Peeled). Choreographer Andonis Foniadakis (Veil of Stars). | |
| 15 Apr 10 to 16 Apr 10 | Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold :: V810 listing details L1343714962 |
| 19 Mar 10 to 20 Mar 10 | Liverpool Playhouse, Liverpool :: V536 listing details L1835014886 |
Plunge: Hinterland/Shut Up! - T722929367Hinterland is a fresh interpretation of Campbell-Moore’s elegant work from National Dance Company Wales’ repertoire that wowed audiences at venues as far a-field as Cork, Cardiff and China. The beautiful dance is set to glorious music by the late Alun Hoddinott, recorded by BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Shut Up! is a riveting and powerful new work set to the songs and moods of the X-Factor generation. This totally engaging dance-theatre production traces three couples in freefall as their relationships tear apart.Choreographer Campbell-Moore (Hinterland). Music Alun Hoddinott (Hinterland). | |
| 19 Mar 10 | Blackwood Miners' Institute, Caerphilly :: V1424 listing details L1422386361 |
| 17 Mar 10 | Borough Theatre, Abergavenny :: V839 listing details L01985344941 |
| 16 Mar 10 | The Coliseum, Aberdare :: V821 listing details L1555219677 |
| 12 Mar 10 to 13 Mar 10 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L0359936530 |
New Work/Lunatic - T1513562806Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis will make sure his debut with the Company is designed to engulf the expanse of space, he has specially created an inspiring new work that focuses on his hallmark technical virtuosity and fluidity. Set against the reality of post wartime Britain, Nigel Charnock’s Lunatic shimmers with the moonlit glamour and romance of 1940s and 50s music.Choreographer Andonis Foniadakis (New Work). Choreographer Nigel Charnock (Lunatic). Costume Nigel Charnock (costume concept - Lunatic). Lighting Jackie Shemesh (Lunatic). Costume Shanti Freed (Lunatic). Music Glen Miller (Lunatic). Music Underworld (Lunatic). Music Kitty Kallen (Lunatic). Music Bach (Lunatic). Music Billie Holiday (Lunatic). Music Johnnie Ray (Lunatic). | |
| 20 Nov 09 to 21 Nov 09 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605 listing details L1471078356 |
| 20 Nov 09 to 21 Nov 09 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605 listing details L01870476714 |
| 6 Nov 09 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01012955450 |
New Work/FORM - T01554880986Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis will make sure his debut with the Company is designed to engulf the expanse of space, he has specially created an inspiring new work that focuses on his hallmark technical virtuosity and fluidity. FORM - "I've set out to introduce for each of the five sections a different physical idea, working from the group as a whole into the individual and personal. I'm hoping for it to be a sensual experience for the audience. I am proposing new ideas, new physical ideas. It is very physical, bold, in the detail,and, I hope, poetic with a hint of philosophy. I have also used text from the book ‘Will Happiness Find Me?' by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss. The music is American minimalist, electronic and even a little tribal." Stijn CelisChoreographer Andonis Foniadakis (New Work). Choreographer Stijn Celis (FORM). Design Stijn Celis (FORM). Lighting Erik Berglund (FORM). Costume Kathy Brunner (FORM). Music James Brown (FORM). Music Bretschneider (FORM). Music Steve Reich (FORM). Music Aka Pygmie (FORM). | |
| 4 Nov 09 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L1557443289 |
Lunatic/Hinterland/New Work - T1605116516National Dance Company Wales' ten handpicked international dancers performs a variety of choreography which is physically impressive as well as bold and beautiful. Set against the reality of post wartime Britain, Nigel Charnock’s Lunatic shimmers with the moonlit glamour and romance of 1940s and 50s music. Hinterland is the creation of Company founder Roy Campbell-Moore. It is lyrical and poetic, celebrating the music of the late Welsh composer Alun Hoddinott. Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis will make sure his debut with the Company is designed to engulf the expanse of space, he has specially created an inspiring new work that focuses on his hallmark technical virtuosity and fluidity.Choreographer Nigel Charnock (Lunatic). Costume Nigel Charnock (costume concept - Lunatic). Lighting Jackie Shemesh (Lunatic). Costume Shanti Freed (Lunatic). Music Glen Miller (Lunatic). Music Underworld (Lunatic). Music Kitty Kallen (Lunatic). Music Bach (Lunatic). Music Billie Holiday (Lunatic). Music Johnnie Ray (Lunatic). Choreographer Roy Campbell-Moore (Hinterland). Director Roy Campbell-Moore (Hinterland). Music Alun Hoddinott (Hinterland). Other Emrys Williams (visual artist - Hinterland). Lighting Joe Fletcher (Hinterland). Costume Suzi Dorey (Hinterland). Costume Rhia Whitnell (Hinterland). Music Jeremy Huw Williams (music advisor). Choreographer nterland). Choreographer Andonis Foniadakis (New Work). | |
| 3 Nov 09 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L069514826 |
| 22 Oct 09 to 23 Oct 09 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L242847997 |
| 7 Oct 09 | Courtyard, Hereford :: V101 listing details L01477935625 |
| 28 Sep 09 | Venue Cymru (formally - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848 listing details L01949114134 |
| 23 Sep 09 | Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90 listing details L38322593 |
| 8 Aug 09 | New Theatre, Cardiff :: V823 listing details L01636958961 |
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| 20 Mar 12 | Cork Opera House, Cork :: V831326450 listing details L0810112687 |
| 4 Nov 11 | Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold :: V810 listing details L01784767969 |
