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Verve - the touring group from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds showing the next generation of contemporary dance. The postgraduate performance company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Verve returns to the stage with an energetic and athletic programme shaped by five of Europe's most innovative choreographers. Internationally renowned Akram Khan, a graduate of the school, presents a reworking of his critically acclaimed Vertical Road. The repertory also includes new works by Cholmondeleys and Featherstonehaughs choreographer Lea Anderson; recent winner of Matthew Bourne's inaugural New Adventures Choreographer Award; James Cousins; Slovakian choreographer Milan Koz?nek; and budding young talent Jordan Massarella, a recent graduate of Northern School. With dancers fresh from intensive technical training at some of Europe's leading conservatoires, Verve is well known for passionate, dynamic and engaging performances. The company presents invigorating work by leading international choreographers performed by dancers who traditionally go on to work with some of the UK's most highly regarded dance companies. Verve - 12 website.