London
Contemporary
Dance School
Graduating
Students 2015
lcds.ac.uk
London Contemporary Dance School has been preparing young artists for a physically rigorous and highly creative profession for over 45 years. The school ensures that its students are versed in the skills and knowledge that will enable them to achieve success within the professional dance industry, in whatever shape that may take in the future. An education at London Contemporary Dance School is grounded in a culture that celebrates the young emergent artistic voice, which gives it space, acknowledgment and above all works to develop its uniqueness.
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Shay Kuebler began his artistic development at the age of five with dramatic arts at Stage Polaris Theatre Academy, and with martial arts in Shito-Ryu Karate. His early artistic growth would lead to dance and a versatile background in hip hop, jazz, tap, contemporary and ballet. He continues to pursue and develop his artistic range and versatility, which has led him to travel and study music, dance and martial arts in Japan, Brazil and China. The range to his artistic background has seen him perform and create for artists such as Neil Young and Naughty By Nature, alongwith numerous tap, hip hop and contemporary companies across Canada including Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, and Citieballet. With his unique choreographic ability he has been commissioned for numerous festivals including The Canada Dance Festival, The International Dance Festival of Brazil, and The Baalbek Arts Festival in Lebanon. He co-founded The 605 Collective in 2006 and is the founder and current Artistic Director of Shay Kuebler and Radical System Art in Vancouver, Canada.
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Original Music: Shay KueblerPerformers: Jordan Ajadi, Nicole Chapman, Annie Fox, Katrina Madrilejo, Deepraj Singh, Freya Spencer, Jack Wallace, Letitia Wilkinson, Jack Lewis WilliamsOriginal score Shay KueblerCostume design and making: Lydia Cawson
render akin explores elements of the individual within the group, wherein the play between the mass and momentum of the group alters and affects the individual. From this, how does the individual transform and translate their path in order to maintain a connection. Some themes explored included radio system sciences such as reception, transmission and relay, and their translation through the individual and the group.
Thank you to David Steele and James MacGillivray.
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Told and CollapsedKerry Nicholls
Kerry Nicholls has taught, choreographed, mentored and performed for numerous dance companies and institutions worldwide, and her experience spans a diverse dance practice spectrum.
Kerry has received many choreographic commissions within Europe, Cuba, China and the USA, and has directed various projects at London venues such as the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Festival Hall.
Kerry was appointed Co-Director of Creative Learning for Wayne McGregor | Random Dance in 2007 and artistic advisor at The BRIT school in 2012. Currently, Kerry is an external assessor for both the English National Ballet School and the Royal Ballet School, and is a regular mentor for the Royal Opera House, ENB, Dance UK, Rambert and Youth Dance England. She is Artistic Director for National Youth Dance Wales 2015 and is director and owner of Kerry Nicholls Dance, embodying the values and spirit of the brand which launched in autumn 2012.
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Performers: Jemima Brown, Luke Crook, Antony Daly Luna, Jordan Harapiak, Hanna Lyn Hughes, Mari Ishida, Katie Kelly, Sophie Georgina Morgan, Kyan Namazi, Kieran PageMusic: Soothe, Kira Kira; Gravity, Roly Porter; Drohne, David Walters; Flex, Ben Frost; Incessans, David Walters; I lie, David Lang Costume design and making: Frances Morris
Inspired by the last moments that the Rosenberg's spent together in 1953.
With special thanks to the dancers for their enthusiastic contribution and talents, and to David Walters for his frequency matching.
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WOLVES WILL BE WATCHINGIgor & Moreno
Igor Urzelai and Moreno Solinas are two London-based artists making and presenting dance performances internationally. They studied dance together at London Contemporary Dance School. Their work is characterised by their interest in the moving body and the immediacy of action as a vehicle for meaning, ideas and desires. Igor and Moreno have presented work extensively in Europe and USA, receiving nominations, winning awards, and commissions. Their work has been supported by a number of organisations throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. They have continued to create works individually and are currently Work Place Artists at The Place.
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Devised and performed by: Antonin Chediny, Benjamin Eagles, Fadi Eid, Laura Lorenzi, Lucie Mazzi, Amarnah Osajivbe-Amuludun, Jack Sergison, Ania VarezCostume design and making: Sophie Bellin HansenMusic: オレンシャーシャー (ヌンチャク); Hang On Little Tomato, Pink Martini; with additional devised soundscapes
WOLVES WILL BE WATCHING channels the feelings of uncertainty and excitement of the moments just before stepping on stage, starting a new chapter or deciding which path to take at the crossroads of our lives. This work was generated thanks to this particular group of people coming together. Igor and Moreno offered a series of frameworks and stimuli and the performers offered their own knowledge and creativity; together we want to celebrate our bodies, minds, strengths and fragility.
References include Guy Bourdin, John Waters, David La Chapelle, Cindy Sherman, David Hoyle, The Annoying Orange and World Press Photo exhibitions.
Thanks to Lola Maury, Seth Rook Williams, Eleanor Sikorski, Daniel Persson and the production team.
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A smile petalRenaud Wiser
Renaud Wiser is a London based choreographer. A former dancer with the Ballet du Grand Theatre de Genève, the Ballet National de Marseille, The Gothenburg Ballet, Rambert and Bonachela Dance Company, he is the Artistic Director of Renaud Wiser Dance Company and a founder-member of New Movement Collective (nominee at the 2013 and 2014 Critics Circle National Dance Awards and associate company at Rambert). Renaud has recently created Who Killed Bambi?, a Dance City commission which premiered in February. In July Renaud will be in residence at the Barbican with New Movement Collective, as part of Station to Station: A 30 Day Happening.
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Concept and choreography: Renaud Wiser with input from the castPerformers: David Colley, Ruby Embley, Laura Ginatempo, Alice Hall, Théo Pendle, Ellis Saul, Yanaëlle Thiran, Benjamin Wisken, Katarzyna WitekMusic: Nine Inch Nails, David Lang and Abel MeeropolCostume design and making: Sara Rigden
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CoinChoreography: Antony Daly LunaCamera Operator and Editor: Chris BrookerPerformers: Courtney Barth, Lucie Mazzi, Freya SpencerMusic: Whisps of Whorls, Kevin MacleodCostume design: Frances Morris
DrawnChoreography: Ellis SaulDesign: Amy JenkinsPerformers: Alice Hall, Jordan Harapiak, Kyan Namazi, Ellis SaulMusic: Narrow, Paul Corley
DriiDirection/Performance/sound score/ cinematography: Clare Schweitzer
_etChoreography and performance: Jimmy Adams, Robert Hemming, Bun KobayashiMusic: Rage Against the Machine: Bombtrack
GalarChoreography and performance: Hanna HughesMusic: Memento by James MacMillan, performed by The Smith Quartet
HymnosChoreography: Richard AlstonRestaged by: Kate PricePerformance: David Colley, Laura Ginatempo, Alice Hall, Kieran Page Music: Peter Maxwell Davies
OTHERChoreography: David ColleyPerformance: Ellis Saul and Jack WilliamsMusic: August Evenings by Elskavon
Sending offChoreography and Performance: Théo Pendle and Jack SergisonMusic: The Echoing Green, The Gentleman Losers
Something familiar Choreography: Jessie Roberts-Smith with Sara Augieras, Yue Tong Kwan, Maeve McGreevy and Tamzin O'Garro Performance: Sara Augieras, Jessie Roberts-Smith, Tamzin O'Garro and Yue Tong KwanMusic: Milord, Édith Piaf; Le labyrinth, Colleen; Sound recording sung by Sara Augieras, recorded by Jessie Roberts-Smith
Southern ShadowsChoreography and performance: Madeleine Jonsson and Sara AugierasMusic: Experiences No.2, John Cage, performed by Andrea Fullington (Voice)Words: e.e. cummings
The Distress of DestructionChoreography and performance: Lewis CookeMusic: The Dead Flag Blues, Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The old, the done, the experiencedChoreography and performance: Alethia AntoniaMusic: Call by Julianna Barwick with additional text written by Alethia Antonia
Twin High Maintenance MachineChoreography and performance: Ellen Slatkin and Yue Tong KwanMusic: Experiences No.2, John Cage, performed by Andrea Fullington (Voice)Words: e.e. cummings
WITHOUTChoreography: Connor Williams Original Score: Christopher McCormackDancers: Laura Lorenzi, Katrina Madrilejo, Benjamin Eagles, Mari IshidaMusic: Will Newell, Violin; Yi Ning Liao, Violin; Chin-Cheng Chuang, Violin; Clare Simmonds, Piano; Vonald Chow, Percussion; Chris McCormack, Electronics
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BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance
Jordan AjadiJemima BrownNicole ChapmanAntonin ChedinyDavid ColleyGiulia Coti ZelatiLuke CrookAntony Daly LunaBenjamin EaglesFadi EidRuby EmbleyAnnie FoxLaura GinatempoAlice HallJordan HarapiakHanna Lyn HughesMari IshidaKatie KellyLaura LorenziKatrina MadrilejoLucie Mazzi
Sophie Georgina MorganKyan NamaziAmarnah Osajivbe-AmuludunKieran PageThéo PendleEllis SaulJack SergisonDeepraj SinghJosie SinnaduraiFreya SpencerYanaëlle ThiranAnia VarezJack WallaceLetitia WilkinsonConnor WilliamsJack Lewis Williams Benjamin Wisken
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance), BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology
Jordan has a hard working mentality, athletic range, enthusiasm and eagerness to constantly improve. He took on the role of
assistant choreographer at Newham Olympic Carnival in 2012, performed in Europe during the Stockholm Fringe Festival, and
more recently in Resolution! at The Place. He received the Peggy Hawkins Scholarship and won the Youth Dance England young
choreographer’s award. Jordan is looking forward to inspire others to dance and giving back to the dance community.
Jordan Ajadi
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three Advanced GCE Levels in Music, Performing Arts and Physical Education,
Hunterhouse College, IrelandGrade 8 Classical Ballet, Susan McMillan School of Ballet, Bangor
Jemima is a highly energetic dancer with a great range of dynamics, she is hard working, committed and motivated
throughout her work. Jemima worked with the choreographer Hofesh Shechter before joining London Contemporary Dance
School and performed his work Tank at Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Festival Hall. Jemima is a member of Avant Garde Dance
and will be working with Tony Adigun on a major new production for 2016. She will be touring the UK with Joss Arnott Dance,
presenting a Triple Bill alongside composer and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and working with Tony Adigun
on a major new production for 2016.
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Nationality: British/American
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Foundation Diploma in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary
Dance, Leeds
Nicole is a versatile, expressive performer with a fluid, grounded movement style and strong technique. She has performed
nationally and internationally in a variety of genres, including most recently performing an original work by MADBoots Dance Company whilst studying at Purchase College, New York as part
of the School’s exchange programme.In the future she plans to travel and work on small
dance projects around the world.
Nicole Chapman
14 Antonin Chediny
Nationality: French
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Examen d’Aptitude Technique, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Danse de Marseille
Baccalaureat in Economy, Lycee du Mirail
Antonin is a bold a charismatic dancer, skilled in performing technical and theatrical roles. He took part in a research project
with Punchdruk as part of National Theatre Young Studio, working with actors, writers, and architects. Antonin was awarded
the Peggy Hawkins Scholarship for outstanding potential as a dancer. He hopes to pursue a career as a performer in varied
companies across the world as well as developing his own collaborative work.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: GCE Advanced Level in dance & BTEC National Ext Diploma in performing arts:
Dance, South Downs College, Portsmouth
David is a well-rounded performer with skill in release, Cunningham and contact improvisation based work, he has a
strong choreographic mind with a particular interest in working with set design. He has performed at Buckingham Palace in an
extract of Richard Alston’s Gypsy Mixture, and was awarded the Charlotte Kirkpatrick Award. More recently he was selected
to be part of a choreographic platform showcasing the work of emerging dance artists. After completing his studies at the School David will be joining Company Chameleon for a
postgraduate apprenticeship. In the future he hopes to persue his own choreography.
David Colley
16 Giulia Coti Zelati
Nationality: Italian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Diploma in Dance (intermediate level), LabArt Dance TCS
Giulia is an intelligent, expressive and versatile performer, who has an open mind when approaching the creative process. A fluid and dynamic mover, she is committed to the works and projects
she is part of, resulting in an enthusiastic, honest and empathetic performance. Giulia performed as part of Resolution! at The Place and at Sadler’s Wells in Polaris by Crystal Pite. She is passionate about teaching, and regularly teaches ballet and contemporary technique. Giulia is interested in broadening her performance
skills and her versatility, she is particularly interested in physical theatre and dance for camera. She hopes to perform worldwide
whilst pursuing her own projects and teaching.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BTEC Extended Level Diploma in Dance and GCE A Level Dance,
Truro College, Cornwall
Luke is a notably technical and lucid dancer who pays attention to detail in his performance. He is a passionate dancer who enjoys discovering new possibilities through
improvisation. Recently he performed Polaris by Crystal Pite at Sadler’s Wells. Upon graduation Luke will be joining
London Contemporary Ballet Theatre.
Luke Crook
18 Antony Daly Luna
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Drama, Forest School Sixth Form, London
Antony is a quirky performer with a distinctive dance style and a keen interest in choreographing work with a fantasy-like twist. Throughout his training, he has taken much pleasure in developing his own movement vocabulary through working
with renowned choreographers such as Didy Veldman, Delphine Gaborit and Crystal Pite. In the future he would ultimately like to choreograph his own work but first, he will join Akram Khan's AKX and Sweetshop Tigers, the
apprentice scheme run by artist Sally Marie.
19Benjamin Eagles
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Foundation Diploma in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary
Dance, Leeds
Benjamin is a dynamic and energetic mover with a love of performance. He has performed nationally in both small and large scale venues on a number of different projects. In the
future, Benjamin would like to explore a variety of movement while performing around the world in a touring company.
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Nationality: Lebanese/British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BA (Hons) in Law, The University of Law, London
Baccalaureate in Sociology and Economics, Collège Mont La Salle, Lebanon
Fadi is a creative and versatile performer who enjoys pushing boundaries and exploring the theatrical side of dance. He enjoys
partner work, acting and improvising. His aim is to promote dance in the Middle East, he has performed with the Beirut Dance Company in Beirut and Jordan. As part of the School’s exchange
programme, Fadi studied at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Fadi would like to join a touring dance company and will be collaborating with the Beirut Dance Company to stage work in
Beirut and Paris in December 2015.
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21Ruby Embley
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced levels, Camden School for Girls, London
Ruby is a creative and intelligent performer with an interest in making her own work. During her time at the School she
has enjoyed collaborating with Wimbledon College of Art and performing in works by Delphine Gaborit and John Ross. She hopes to stay in London, taking part in dance projects while
auditioning for companies in the UK and Europe. Ruby is interested in exploring physical theatre, contact
improvisation and release based practices. She also hopes to further explore her interests in dance and
education psychology through teaching.
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Nationality: American/Irish
Before London Contemporary Dance School: High School Diploma, 21st Century Cyber Charter School,
Philadelphia, USA
Annie is an enthusiastic, multifaceted dancer, who is open and honest in her approach. She has a strong stage presence, and
excels at developing and embodying characters. She has worked with a number of choreographers including Alex Ketley, Christian
Burns, Bobbi Jene Smith, and Gerri Houlihan, and this year performed Crystal Pite’s Polaris at Sadler’s Wells. Annie would
like to tour the world, performing work which is honest and expressive. She hopes to find a way to merge her varied passions:
dance, visual arts, and community.
Annie Fox
23Laura Ginatempo
Nationality: Italian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Diploma in Dance, Accademia Internazionale Coreutica, Florence, Italy
Laura is a diligent and versatile dancer. Throughout her time at the School she has enjoyed working with a range of choreographers including Crystal Pite and Didy Veldman.
Laura will be joining CaraBdanza Dance Company in Madrid, as an apprentice dancer.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Access to HE Diploma in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of
Contemporary Dance, Leeds
Alice is a versatile technician and honest performer with a particular interest in dance for film and fashion. Her most
memorable achievements include performing in Crystal Pite’s Polaris at Sadler's Wells and collaborating with London College of Fashion graduating students to create a short film and interactive
performance. In the future Alice plans to continue dancing and creating. She is also invested in the wellbeing of the arts industry
in the UK and would like to explore how she can support and nurture it.
Alice Hall
25Jordan Harapiak
Nationality: Canadian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: High School Honours Diploma, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto, Canada
Jordan is a versatile and determined dancer, who enjoys taking risks. She loves being challenged and exposed to new things. During her time at the school she enjoyed the experience of working with Crystal Pite and performing Polaris at Sadler's
Wells. Upon completing her course Jordan will join JV2 where she will have the opportunity to train as a versatile and multidisciplinary performer, touring nationally
alongside Jasmin Vardimon Company.
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Nationality: Welsh
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Drama,
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr, WalesRoyal Ballet School Junior, Mid and Senior Associate
RAD Advanced 1 in Classical Ballet
Hanna is a confident and versatile dancer who likes challenging processes, deeply exploring each role and carrying it through into performance. Her highlights from the past three years at the School include performing Richard Alston’s Gypsy Mixture
at Buckingham Palace; demonstrating for Sharon Watson at the BBC Young Dancer of the Year Award press launch; performing
Infinite Identities in Heidelburg with the Bundesjugendballet in collaboration with Just Us Dance Theatre and performing
Joseph Toonga’s Ours at the 28th International Competition for Choreographers in Hanover. Hanna will join Danish Dance Theatre as an apprentice on the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at
London Contemporary Dance School.
Hanna Lyn Hughes
27Mari Ishida
Nationality: Japanese
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Appleby Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma,
Appleby College, Canada
Mari is a versatile dancer with a strong background in technical training. During her studies, she has had many exciting
opportunities including performing an extract of Richard Alston’s Gypsy Mixture at Buckingham Palace, working with Crystal Pite, Kerry Nicholls and Didy Veldman, and attending international
workshops. Mari will be moving to Spain to join IT Dansa, working under the direction of Catherine Allard. In the future, Mari plans to continue developing her own artistry and wishes to perform
around the world.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced levels including Theatre Studies and NVQ in Dance, Tring Park School
For The Performing Arts
Katie has a broad interest in the performing arts, alongside her love for contemporary dance, she plays the flute, the drums and is a keen tap dancer. She was a Ceccetti ballet scholar, before starting
her professional training at Tring Park. Katie performed in the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. As part of the School’s exchange programme she attended California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
where she performed Michelle Dorrances choreography, tap danced, collaborated with composers, and created dance films. Katie is excited for the future and plans to perform, create, collaborate
and travel.
Katie Kelly
29Laura Lorenzi
Nationality: Italian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: GCE Advanced Level Dance, Lewisham College, London
Secondary School diploma specialising in Dance, Liceo Coreutico F.A. Bonporti Dance High School, Trento, Italy
Laura is an honest performer, open and receptive to working within a group and with an audience. She is interested in
improvisation, partner and voice work and more traditional technical forms. Laura was awarded the Peggy Hawkins
Scholarship as a recognition of her talent. She has persued her own creative interests creating a solo installation that
explores the concept of identity as a process of change and liberation. Recently, Laura’s interest in collaborative and multi-disciplinary performance work led her to persue a research and and development project in Berlin. On completion of her studies Laura plans on working as a dancer in the UK and across Europe.
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Nationality: Filipino/British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Four GCE Advanced Level including Dance and Photography,
Arts Educational School, London
Katrina is a well-rounded dancer, experienced in performing a wide range of movement styles with a particular interest in
physically demanding and dynamic works. She has performed a number of different works which allowed her to develop a variety of skills, the most exciting being able to perform a work by James
Cousins during her studies. From September, Katrina will be joining EDge, the postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School to continue her
exploration of contemporary dance.
Katrina Madrilejo
31Lucie Mazzi
Nationality: French
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Baccalaureate in Literature, Lycée Marseilleveyre, France
Examen d’aptitude technique in classical ballet and contemporary dance, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de danse de
Marseille, France
Lucie is a skilled performer particularly in improvisation and physical theatre. During her studies she performed Polaris at Sadler’s Wells, a work by Crystal Pite and John Ross’ There, there stranger; both of which have given her some insight
into the professional world. As well as being part of the sparse collective, an improvisation group formed of dancers from London Contemporary Dance School, Lucie will be joining
Jasmin Vardimon 2 in October.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Drama,
Ibstock Place School, RoehamptonAdvanced 2 RAD Classical Ballet,
Susan Robinson School of Ballet, WokingRichmond Dance Festival 1st Place All England Young Dancer
of the Year (2012), Susan Robinson School of ballet
Sophie has a strong physique and combines her technical skills with a passion for collaborative work. She recently performed
Polaris choreographed by Crystal Pite at Sadler's Wells and Sophie will join the International Open Program at Peridance
Centre, New York.
Sophie Georgina Morgan
33Kyan Namazi
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance Studies,
Liverpool Community College
Kyan is a powerful, charismatic and versatile performer, with an enthusiasm for creating dynamic choreography. He was selected to perform at the Rugby League World Cup Opening Ceremony in Cardiff and at the semi-finals in Wembley to an audience of 90,000 people. In the future Kyan plans to further his physical
training in America upon graduating, with the intention of join a touring company whilst still pursuing his choreographic work.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Two GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and BTEC National Diploma in Dance and Performing Arts, The Brit School of Performing Arts and
Technology, London
Amarnah has a strong performance presence and enjoys working with voice and movement simultaneously. Amarnah likes to test
the boundaries between the roles of audience and performer while engaging with fellow artists. Amarnah attended the
Danish National School of Performing Arts where she furthered her understanding in somatic practices in the context of
contemporary dance training. She is also a keen choreographer and collaborator and is part of an improvisation collective, The Sparse Collective which took part in a residency with a dance
collective at Ponderosa, in Germany.. Amarnah enjoys dancing with live music and plans to continue this interest after her studies. She will move to Leeds in September to join Verve,
the postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
Amarnah Osajivbe-Amuludun
35Kieran Page
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BTEC Extended Diploma in Dance, Guildford College
Centre for Advance Training, The Place, London
Kieran is a very technical, articulate and dynamic performer. Kieran enjoys challenging and physically demanding
choreography; he also has a keen interest in immersive improvisation when creating dance. Following graduation Kieran
will be working with London Contemporary Ballet Theatre.
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Nationality: French/British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Diplome d’etudes choregraphiques, Conservatoire a rayonnement regional de
Montpellier Agglomeration, FranceBaccalaureate in Music and Dance (TMD), Lycee Georges
Clemenceau, Montpellier, France
Théo is an acrobatic and physical dancer, his critical thinking and creativitiy make him a curious artist. He has studied dance
in Mauritius, France and England and believes this variety of approaches and dance philosophies helped him to find a personal
movement vocabulary. In the future he plans to continue his collaborative and contact partner work, across artforms
including yoga and site specific creations. Théo is starting an online degree in philosophy, will go to Asia to study meditation
and understand the relationship between body and mind.
Théo Pendle
37Ellis Saul
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Dance, Dame Allan’s Schools,
Newcastle – Upon – Tyne
A versatile dance artist and a strong, expressive performer, Ellis develops an emotional connection to her audiences. She received
the Peggy Hawkins Scholarship for outstanding potential as a dance artist and performed Crystal Pite’s Polaris at Sadler’s
Wells. In the future, Ellis would like to be involved in performance opportunities as well as traveling and experiencing the dance
culture in Europe and America.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Theatre Studies,
Richard Huish College, Taunton
Jack is a passionate, honest performer; a work-horse, with an inquisitive nature, which leads him to question himself and the work he’s immersed in. He is driven to experiment with
choreography and movement to sate his own curiosity. As part of the School’s exchange programme Jack studied at Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance in Austria, where he explored
different methods of refining his choreography to workshop different approaches to multidisciplinary work. He has a keen
interest in contact improvisation, teaching class at Feet Off the Ground’s 2014 festival and running a weekly jam at The Place. Jack enjoys devising, performing, motivating and frequently
produces his own work. In the future he plans to continue collaborating with challenging, enthused artists.
Jack Sergison
39Deepraj Singh
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels in Dance, Drama and Music,
North Bristol Post 16 CentreUrban, ballet and contemporary training.
Pre Vocational training, Centre for Advanced Training, Swindon
Deepraj is an explorative urban improviser with a keen sense of rhythm and beatboxing/vocal percussion skills. His achievements include performing at Buckingham Palace and Sadler’s Wells and
receiving the Duke of York Scholarship. His main interests are exploring improvisation techniques and rhythm. In the future Deepraj would like to work in a company which is comfortable
using speech/text, that wants to explore dramatic elements within dance.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Six GCE Advanced Levels and Welsh Baccalaureate,
Brecon High School, BreconRAD Intermediate Ballet, Mid-Wales Dance Academy, Brecon
Associates, National Dance Company Wales, Cardiff
Josie is highly driven and loves a challenge, she enjoys pushing her body to the limit and performing technically demanding
work. She began performing professionally as a flamenco dancer at the age of 13 and more recently performed on tour with LC3,
the School’s third year performance company. Josie will join National Dance Company Wales as an apprentice dancer on the
Postgraduate Diploma in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School.
Josie Sinnadurai
41Freya Spencer
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Diploma in Theatre Performance, ISTD Diploma in dance instruction,
classical ballet and modern dance, The Centre Performing Arts College, Rochester
Freya has trained in tap, jazz and musical theatre and is a versatile dancer with a strong sense of musicality and rhythm.
During her studies she has enjoyed experiencing many different ways of working and has performed in Resolution! at The Place and at Sadler’s Wells. Freya has developed her interest in dance with disabled and non disabled artists, taking part in workshops
and explorations with companies and practitioners; she intends to continue working in this area after her studies. She will continue
her work with the dance groups MoonRising and Illuminate Freedom, who work with visually impaired dancers. In August Freya will join Sweetshop Tigers, the apprenticeship scheme
run by artist Sally Marie.
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Nationality: Belgian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Certificate of Higher Secondary Education in Contemporary Dance, Lycée Martin V,
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Yanaëlle is a remarkably dedicated dancer with a quiet strength and grounding, one of her teachers describes her as “a calm whirlwind that loves to turn, with long arms always further
reaching”. Her performance experience includes the work of John Ross and Crystal Pite's Polaris at Sadler’s Wells she has also choreographed a short work in collaboration with the composer
Thomas Fournil. Determined to never stop learning, she will pursue her education through Dance’s Start Up, an eight month
intensive professional training programme in Bologna, Italy, where she intends to make new collaborative works, and initiate
more children into dance and to perform.
Yanaëlle Thiran
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Nationality: Venezuelan/Spanish
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Classical Ballet, Fundacion Ballet de las Americas, Caracas
BA in International Business, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Ania enjoys working across the art forms of contemporary dance, physical theatre, improvisation, poetry and
performance art. A versatile artist, she’s driven by curiosity and believes in the power of dance to connect people.The recipient of the Charlotte Kirkpatrick Award, Ania
attended the Danish National School of Performing Arts as part of the School’s exchange programme. Ania intends to explore different ways of approaching dance practice and performance, to deepen her knowledge of somatics and experiment with different artists from varied fields and
further developing her own voice as a dance artist.
Ania Varez
44 Jack Wallace
Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Extended BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) Level 3, Halesowen College
Jack is an enthusiastic performer, strong technician and improviser, with a creative openness to work. He has worked with professional choreographers including Crystal Pite on Polaris which he performed at Sadler's Wells. Most recently he performed with LC3, the School's third year performance
company. In the future, Jack intends to remain in London and work as a freelance dancer.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Access to Higher Education Diploma, Performing Arts (Dance), Lewisham College
Letitia is an energetic performer with strong improvisational skills, trained in hip-hop and salsa her movement quality is
articulate and grounded. She choreographed and directed a short dance film; has had an artist residency at Ponderosa,
Berlin and performed in projects outside of her training at the School. Letitia plans to be based in London as a freelance artist, working on performance projects that challenge her creatively
and physically, her on-going interests include Salsa and Dance Theatre.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, two GCE Advanced Levels including
Dance, The BRIT School, Selhurst
Connor is a dynamic, charismatic and energetic artist, who likes performing physically and technically challenging work as well as theatrical. He performed Richard Alston’s Gypsy
Mixture at Buckingham Palace and collaborated with a composer from Guildhall School of Music and Drama to explore his own choreography. Connor has joined the cast of The Lion King.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Three GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Photography,
Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh
Jack is an exceptional physical theatre performer and choreographer, with skills in choreography, improvisation, floor work, spoken word and contact improvisation. As a trained dancer and actor he combines the two art forms to create energetic and exciting works, he also likes to
incorporate his skills in photography and music production. Jack has toured to Namibia, Africa with Fuzzy Logic Dance
Company. He is currently setting up his own physical theatre company to create work, and tour the UK and Europe,
encouraging young people to take up dance or drama in schools through a workshop programme. Upon completion of his studies he intends to persue his performance career
auditioning for physical theatre companies.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: Diploma in Contemporary Dance, three GCE Advanced Levels
including Music and Dance, Petroc College, Barnstable
Benjamin is a strong performer of floor work, improvisation and enjoys choreography. He has found freedom through
improvisation work, as well as progressing and understanding clearer ways of choreography. Benjamin plans to take a short break from dance to allow him time to reflect on his education
and develop as an artist before returning to creating work and performing.
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Tim BlowfieldJoanna Karoline Kalm
Nationality: British
Before postgraduate study: One Year Certificate in Contemporary Dance, London Contemporary Dance School
Diploma in Performing Arts, Doreen Bird College, Sidcup
Tim is a passionate contemporary dance teacher, committed to training the next generation of dance artists. He performed
in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and The Car-Man, with National Dance Company Wales, and choreographers
including Kerry Nicholls, Ben Wright and Lisa Torun, as well as touring his own choreography in the UK. Tim is currently Head of Contemporary Dance at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where he has taught for 11 years. He also
teaches at Performers College, as well as teaching and examining GCE Advanced Level Dance. Tim hopes to inspire many more dance students as they develop as performers
and choreographers, and in the future to lead a thriving dance department or vocational school.
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Nationality: Estonian
Before postgraduate study: Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and BA in Choreography, Tallinn University, Estonia
Joanna is a very observant person, she enjoys making observations of society and how people act within it.
Joanna has learnt various street dance styles but contemporary dance soon became her focus after starting her BA in
choreography.In the future she is interested in expanding her choreographic practice within the frame of
performance art and the use of objects and text.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Performance (Apprenticeship)
Simon Donnellon Anders DuckworthJoe GeorgePhoebe HartCharley Logan Virginia ScudelettiGabi SeraniChan Sze-weiKatarzyna Witek
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Nationality: British
Before postgraduate study: Four GCE Advanced Levels including Dance and Psychology/Dance & Theatre
Performance, Winstanley CollegeFoundation in Dance & Theatre Performance,
Bird College, Sidcup
Simon has a keen passion for live music and collaborations between music and dance in choreography and performance.
He has spent a year as an apprentice dancer with Richard Alston Dance Company and has performed in America and at Sadler's Wells. In the future. After his year with Richard Alston Dance Company he is looking forward to learning and working
as a freelance dance artist including creating his own work and collaborating with music artists.
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Nationality: British/Swedish
Before postgraduate study: BA (Hons) in Contempory Dance, London Contemporary Dance SchoolFoundation Diploma in Art & Design,
Totnes School of Art & Design
Anders is a creative, charismatic and playful dancer with a strong physicality and fluidity. He is skilled at contact improvisation and floorwork. He has a particular interest in choreography and the visual arts and the interplay between the two. Anders recently choreographed his second professional work which was shown as part of Resolution! at The Place. Anders performed in a new
physical theatre piece by Fionn Cox-Davies and collaborated with students from Central St Martins, Wimbledon College of Art and
Northern Film School. The latter project, produced the short film Polystyrene Dreams, which won several awards. Anders will continue performing with Tilted Productions on the new work
Belonging(s), and plans to make a dance film and a new work over the six months.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BA (Hons) in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Rambert School of Ballet
and Contemporary Dance, London
Joe is very open-minded and believes that versatility in dance is very important. He tries to experience as many techniques as possible and uses what he learns to further enhance his
physicality and knowledge of his own dancing. Joe is an apprentice dancer with Dansk Danseteater and has been offered
a full-time contract, he will join the company later this year. Joe is looking forward to building his professional experience to bridge the gap from a recent graduate to a professional dancer.
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Nationality: British
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban, London
One of Phoebe’s strengths is her versatility, she is very keen to learn new things and strongly believes that we never stop
growing. Working alongside the dancers in Richard Alston Dance company so far has been one of her greatest achievements and
an experience within which she has continued to develop. Phoebe would like to push herself in other areas of contemporary dance
and is very interested in travelling the world and working with different companies.
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Before London Contemporary Dance School: BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, London Contemporary Dance School
Charley enjoys embracing new challenges both physically and mentally. Her biggest achievement to date has been performing with Danish Dance Theatre as the only dancer in both casts of the company’s latest work for all 40 shows of the Danish tour.
Charley has been given the opportunity to work in Denmark with The Black Box Dance Company this Autumn. She also plans to
continue working, engaging and gaining new experiences from the contemporary dance world.
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Nationality: Italian
Before London Contemporary Dance School: BA in Dance Theatre Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Formazione Tersicore DIP Professional Practice course with choreographers from Lyon Conservatoire, ArtEZ Dansacademie,
La[Parenthese], Pneuma Dance Company Genova, Italy Classical Studies DIP Liceo C. Colombo, Genova, Italy
Virginia is a dancer and performer with experience and interest in collaborative practices, including orchestras, circus artists, actors and visual artists. During her training at Laban she worked with a
variety of choreographers and took part in the Early Works program with Trisha Brown Dance Company. She’s worked freelance in Italy
and UK; most recently she performed with Altered Skin Dance Company, for Adam James as part of the Jerwood Open Forest installation, she was part of Biennale Danza in Venice with David Zambrano before joining balletLORENT as an apprentice dancer.
Virginia plans to continue freelancing throughout UK and Europe as well as developing her own creative practice.
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Nationality: Chilean/British
Before postgraduate study: BA in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London
Gabi is a committed, creative and sensitive mover, with a strong and very individual performance quality. Her apprenticeship with BalletLORENT provided Gabi with the opportunity and experience to start work as a complete dancer. Gabi plans to
continue to take on performance projects and start crafting her own choreographic practice, exploring different medias
of performing and movement.
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Nationality: Singaporean
Before postgraduate study: Diploma in Dance, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
BA in Political Science, Columbia University, USA
An independent choreographer and performer, Sze's creative process melds improvisation, collaboration, installation, humour, interactivity, text and Asian dance forms. She has performed her work in Singapore, London, Laos, Taiwan and Indonesia and has worked on the organisation of Contact Festival Kuala Lumpur
(Malaysia), Fang Mae Khong Dance Festival (Laos), the European Contact Improvisation Teachers' Exchange 2015 (France), as well as the networks of Singapore Interdependent Dance and Contact Improvisation Southeast Asia. She is inspired by her participation
in the creative processes of Xavier le Roy, Charlotte Engelkes, Ole Khamchanla, Paolo Mangiola, Raka Maitra, Peter Chin and
Patricia Toh. Her current research interests include mechanisms of social control, group identity and individual survival.
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Nationality: Polish
Before postgraduate study: BPA in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Postgraduate Certificate in Physical Theatre, Royal Holloway, University of London
Katarzyna is a captivating and creative performer and an intriguing young choreographer. She has choreographed
a feature-length theatre production in collaboration with a composer and a visual artist for six dancers and a 12-piece music
ensemble. Later this year Katarzyna will choreograph a new dance production in collaboration with composer Alex Roth and as a performer touring with a new work by the Norwegian based
artist Marie Ronold Mathisen.
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Graduation Performances 2015
Production CreditsHead of Choreography & Production Co-ordinatorSue MacLennanHead of Third Year and Production Co-ordinator James MacGillivrayProduction Manager Ric MountjoyLighting Design Michael MannionHead of Costume, Senior Lecturer in Design (maternity leave) Sharon ColemanHead of Costume, Senior Lecturer in Design (maternity cover) Sara RigdenDesigning and making for Kerry Nicholls: Frances Morris Designing and making for Igor and Moreno: Sophie Bellin HansenDesigning and making for Shay Kuebler: Lydia CrawsonDesigning and making for Renaud Wiser: Sara RigdenCostume assistants: Anna Britton, Rosie Armitage, Evelien Coleman, Gemma Bishop, Michelle BristowTechnical Manager Graeme McGintyChief technician Marco Cifre QuatresolsProjects and Company Manager Will Southworth
London Contemporary Dance SchoolPrincipal Professor Veronica Lewis MBEVice Principal and Director of Studies David SteeleDirector of Postgraduate Programmes Dr Mary EvelynDirector of Student Services & InternationalDevelopment Mark Tyler
London Contemporary Dance School Faculty
Dr Amanda BoltBaptiste BourgougnonDr Henrietta BannermanCarolyn DebyRaymond ChaiSharon ColemanNicky EllisAntigone Exton-WhiteAnna HelsbyTiffany HoreKim HuttPeter Laycock
Jovair LongoSue MacLennanJames MacGillivrayFrances MorrisElizabeth NabarroRick NodineChisato OhnoKate PriceSara RigdenSeth Rook WilliamsSasha RoubicekHilary StainsbyJeannie SteeleGabriela TropiaNeil WebsterDr Samuel WilsonJeanne Yasko
Visiting Lecturers/ArtistsSimonetta AlessandriRichard AlstonRichard Alston Dance CompanyAmy BellHetty BladesFrank BockLyndsey ButcherRiccardo BuscariniTheo ClinkardSeke ChimuteugwendeClaire CunninghamJorge CrecisPippa DukeThomas HandsHannah KiddSusan KleinShay KueblerMatt LackfordSusanne LahusenMartin LawranceRosemary LeeLost DogKatie LusbyMichael MannionMarta MasieroLola MauryJamie McCarthyLeila McMillanJoe Moran
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Kerry NichollsFreddie Opuku-AddaieWayne ParsonsAurelie PolesMichael PopperLauren PotterEva RecachaLiam RiddickMikael Marso RiviéreHeidi RustgaardStefano RosatoMika SellensJackie ShemeshEleanor SikorskiMoreno SolinasIgor UrzeliaJasmin Vardimon Didy VeldmanLewis WilkinsAnna WilliamsJames Wilton
AdministrationAdmissions and Registry Manager Cindy CheungProjects and Company Manager Will Southworth Assistant to the Principal Naomi ThomasSchool Administrator Naomi WhiteAcademic Administration Manager Nicola Campbell
CommunicationsCommunications Director Rosie NeaveCommunications Manager Katie PalingPress & Media Manager Sorcha HunterDigital Producer Martin FranklinMarketing Manager Caroline SchreiberCommunications Assistant Anna-Maria Frastali
DevelopmentDirector of Development Stephen ClarkeTrusts Fundraiser (Maternity cover) Sarah MannionTrusts Fundraiser (Maternity leave) Graziella TerracianoDevelopment Officer Christine Taylor
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The need for the Fund is greater than ever and we rely solely upon generous contributions from trusts and individuals to help our students through their training. Whether you are watching the performance today as a parent, friend, former student or dance enthusiast, with your help we can continue to support those students who are struggling to focus on their studies.
If you would like to make a gift to the Fund please call The Place’s Development Department on 020 7121 1054, email [email protected] or visit theplace.org.uk/development
If you are a UK taxpayer then you can Gift Aid your donation to us. Gift Aid allows us to reclaim an extra 25p in tax from the Inland Revenue for every £1 you give at no additional cost to you.
Fund for Excellence
London Contemporary Dance School encourages applications from talented students regardless of their background or financial circumstances. For this reason we created the Fund for Excellence, which distributes grants to students in need of additional financial support. These awards make a real difference to those who might otherwise not have the resources necessary to complete their training.
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This year’s graduating students join this network of distinguished dance professionals who continue to shape the future of dance across the globe, and we hope that the School and our growing alumni community will continue to be a source of inspiration to them throughout their career. For this reason we established the Alumni Network which allows former students to keep up to date with developments at the School and access alumni services and benefits.
We are extremely thankful to those alumni who continue to make a substantial contribution to the current student experience by offering workshops, placements and by kindly supporting the Fund for Excellence, which distributes bursaries to students in need of additional financial support. Our alumni are part of the School’s history and future and we hope that this year’s graduates continue to keep in touch with us through the Alumni Network, which they will join upon graduation this autumn.
Alumni NetworkReconnecting London Contemporary Dance Schoollcds.ac.uk
Since 1969 London Contemporary Dance School has seen almost 3,000 students push the boundaries of contemporary dance in its studios. Many have gone on to found their own companies, become directors of internationally recognised dance organisations and have been acknowledged as outstanding performers. The success of our former students has made the School one of the world’s leading conservatoires.
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Film Collaborations & MA Choreography 2 December 4pm & 8pm
Music Collaboration 4 & 5 December
Design Collaborations 9 & 10 December
For the past fifteen years the Collaborations have been a landmark of the London Contemporary Dance School performance calendar. These evenings showcase the culmination of three parallel projects in which third year choreography students from LCDS are matched either with design students from Wimbledon College of Art and Design, composers from Guildhall School of Music and Drama or film-makers from Central St Martins.
Undergraduates In Performance 2 & 3 FebruaryCommissioned and restaged works created by professional choreographers and performed by the third year undergraduate students, alongside specially selected student choreography.
Postgraduate Choreography and PerformanceMarchPostgraduate choreography students present their work alongside a preview of EDge, the postgraduate performance company.
Undergraduates In PerformanceMarchNewly commissioned professional works and student choreography
End of Year Season
Postgraduate Performances: JuneOur postgraduate choreography students present their work over two nights.
Graduation Performances: JulyOur graduating BA (Hons) and Advanced Dance Studies students perform as we celebrate their achievements at the end of the school year.
On Tour
EDge: March - JulyThe postgraduate performance company tour the UK and Europe between March and July and perform for three nights at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre in June. Performance dates will be announced in January 2016.
LC3: MayThe third year touring company perform around London colleges, universities and to some professional UK venues for four weeks in May. Performance dates will be announced in March 2016.
OnlineA number of live stream events will take place through the year and are available to watch free of charge online. Visit lcds.ac.uk/live to watch.
Located in the heart of London,The Place is the UK’s premierecentre for contemporary dance.
The Place unites dance training,creation and performance in our unique,purpose-built centre, which houses some of the best studios in the city. For over 45 years, we have been a vibrant hub of dance activity, a centre of creative and technical excellence and a magnet for aspiring dancers, talented professionals and cutting-edge choreographers from all over the world.
Our organisation includes a school forfull-time vocational dance training,the country’s busiest dance theatre,an internationally acclaimed touringcompany, an extensive range ofparticipatory programmes for adults and young people and ongoing support and professional development for artists.
The Place has an outstanding trackrecord as a seedbed for developing newchoreographic talent, having nurturedand supported many of the UK’s mostoutstanding choreographers long beforethey became well-known successes.The Place gives the widest possibleopportunities for everyone to participate in dance, training professionals and enthusiasts of all ages, from 5 to 95 years old. We offer access and support not only to the exceptionally talented, but equally to those who simply love to dance.
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The Place is a registered charity no. 250216
Cover image: Nicole Guarino
Other images: Lucas Adamson, Camilla Greenwell,
Nicole Guarino, Benedict Johnson, Pari Naderi,
Tim Hawkins, Tom Medwell, Ione Saizar,
Karolina Turek
London Contemporary Dance School’s Fund for Excellence is supported by:
Craignish Trust, The Eranda Foundation, The Fenton Arts Trust, The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust, Simon’s Charity, The South Square Trust, The Stanley Picker Trust, The Turtleton Charitable Trust.
Charlotte Kirkpatrick Awards, Duke of York Scholarship Fund, Lunn Prothero Fund, Peggy Hawkins Scholarship Fund
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