BEHIND THE SCENES
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Behind the Scenes access will give you the opportunity to understand artists studio thinking and learn more about their ways of working. We will share past and present projects here.
Neon Dance - Prehension Blooms Episode one
The first in a series of behind the scenes videos documenting (Previous Artist) Neon Dance's new work Prehension Blooms, set to premiere in 2022. This video features the artist Ana Rajcevic in her studio in Berlin where prototype designs for our new swarm robots are being created!
Video: Tom Shumann
VOXED - Out Late In the studio Part 2
Take a second look VOXED’s new work Out Late. In this Voxed Pop featuring performer Katie Lusby, find out about her character Fiona and what Katie thinks might appeal about our new crime thriller.
VOXED - Out Late In the studio Part 1
Take a sneak peek into VOXED’s new work Out Late, in this Voxed Pop featuring performer Fionn Cox-Davies. Find out about his character Vinnie’s take on love and the barriers to obtaining it.
In conversation with Associate Artist Thomas Page
Thomas Page reflects on time spent in the studio at the start of 2021. Hear about the rework of Commonality and working with the new challenges of COVID.
Not seen the Commonality trailer? Watch it now.
Victor Fung - Viral Dance of 2050
Previous Artist, Victor Fung has launched a dance challenge to anyone between the ages of 13 - 21. Victor Fung Dance wants you to create the Viral Dance of 2050 by making dance videos of your own.
Show us your groove, your style, and your mood. We want you to challenge our perception of what viral dance videos of the future can be. Read more about the challenge and prizes here.
Body Politic - Father Figure Behind the Scenes
Father Figurine questions the stigmas around the mental health of men and boys through provocative hip hop theatre. Will they show their vulnerabilities and emotions? Body Politic ask the question will they fall into the statistic of nearly half of men believing they can’t express their feelings?
Artistic Director: Emma-Jane Morbey
Writer and Performer: Isaac Ouro-Gnao
Composer and Performer: Tyrone Isaac-Stuart
Choreography: Stephen Brown & Derek Mok
Dramaturgy support: Maxwell Golden
Lighting Design: Damian Roberston & Joe Price
Producer: Lee Griffiths
Filmed and Edited by Bismark Anobah Supported by Arts Council England.
Richard Chappell Dance - Still Touch Behind The Scenes
A rehearsal video created by filmmaker Dan Martin with choreographer Richard Chappell about his future creation Still Touch, which is a collaboration with Sculptor Anna Gillespie. The work will be a collaboration with composer Samuel Hall (whose music is used in this video), and dramaturg Neus Gil Cortes and here rehearsal footage is of dancer Sabrina Gargano. The initial research and development of Still Touch was funded by Arts Council England and The Linbury trust and co-commissioned by the Royal Opera House and Dancin' Oxford Festival.
Film and edit: Dan Martin
Support from: Swindon Dance and Arts Council England