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Meet a dancer: Six Questions for Grace Kemp

13/11/2016

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What performances have you been involved with that you have enjoyed the most?

I suppose the performances that I have enjoyed the most would be split between two differing performances. I absolutely loved working on Toynbee with Geraldine Pilgrim as the format of the show was very different as the audience would be walking around the performance building as each room had a different time period and performance.

My other performance that I enjoyed the most would be competitively dancing Ballroom and Latin in the Blackpool Winter Gardens to a live band. The adrenaline buzz and excitement experienced by doing this was like nothing else, and that all the hard work and hours of training were paying off.
 
What is the rehearsal process like for this piece?

The rehearsal process for this piece has been a lot shorter than we have been used to working with Rhiannon, but I have enjoyed it. Because of the shorter time period I feel that the rehearsals have sometimes been more productive, after all having a tight deadline sometimes leads to your best and most creative work.
 
Who do you play in this piece?

I play the character of Beatrice who is the Mother. The other members of the cast play either my mother or my two children.
 
How does it compare to other pieces you have been involved in?

In comparison to other pieces I have been involved with I would say that this has a far greater influence from physical theatre than dance. I enjoy this as I am trained in physical theatre as well as dance but I don't often get to use the physical theatre training.
 
Describe the show in three words?

Vintage, light and unexpected
 
What are you looking forward to most about performing at Emerge?
 
I am looking forward to the warming up with all of the choreographers and to find out the roots and inspiration for all their choreography.

Photos by Dancing Carrot



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Meet a dancer: Six Questions for Marta Polak

10/11/2016

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What performances have you been involved in that you have enjoyed the most?

“Lost and Found” with Awake Dance Company where the piece was very challenging physically but at the same time allowed all the dancers to perform their signature contemporary movement qualities. Also recreation of Rudolf’s Laban “Nacht” left me unforgettable memories when working on the piece as well as performing in front of audience who applauded us with a standing ovations each night.

What is the rehearsal process like for this piece?

It is quite an interesting experience to work with such a small cast of people who I never knew or worked with before and collaborate within such a short period, nevertheless very enjoyable.

Who do you play in this piece?

I perform the daughter’s character who is someone who doesn’t believe in everything she is told – she understands other people panic regarding the coming end of the world however, she filters that message through and tries to focus on the fact that family is together. She does have her weak moments and let her nostalgia to take over from time to time however when that happens – she allows herself to fall under her mother wings.

How does it compare to other pieces you’ve been involved in?

Most of the pieces I was involved in were strongly contemporary dance based where in case of current work which is physical theatre orientated – its slightly different working process that I am used to. We also we have an opportunity to work with a few props which is also something I am not as familiar with until now.

Describe the show in three words/phrases?

Situational Paradox – good fun – unusual.

What are you looking forward to most about performing at Emerge?

I am definitely looking forward to working with C-12 Dance Theatre and receiving feedback. Also the opportunity of performing for few nights in the row and to take classes led by other artists participating in Emerge Festival.

Photos by Dancing Carrot
The Last Dance on Earth plays 15-19 Nov 8pm Booking here.


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Meet a dancer: Six Questions for Jey Jeyakumar

7/11/2016

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What performances have you been involved in that you have enjoyed the most?
 
Dancing at the London Paralympic opening ceremony, being a volunteer backing dancer for Take That at the O2 Arena and dancing at John Lewis’ 150th Birthday Celebration show at Birmingham’s LG Arena.


What is the rehearsal process like for this piece?
 
Working with Rhiannon is always a lot of fun and very collaborative, she is very open to the ideas that you have as a performer.
 

Who do you play in this piece?

I play the son of the family, which we have recently decided is called George.
 
 
How does it compare to other pieces you’ve been involved in?

It has a wide range of emotions and a strong dramatic element to it.
 
 
Describe the show in three words?

Science fiction dance - or an alternative 3 would be dark, quirky, fun.
 
 
What are you looking forward to most about performing at Emerge?
 
Sharing the stage with the other dance companies and having an audience to perform to for 5 nights in a row.

Photos by Dancing Carrot
The Last Dance on Earth plays 15-19 Nov 8pm Booking here.


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Meet a dancer: Six Questions for Mary Cox

4/11/2016

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What performances have you been involved in that you have enjoyed the most?

The performance I have enjoyed most was Gary Clarke’s ‘Coal’ because it took me a long way out of my comfort zone and I felt a massive sense of achievement when I succeeded.

What is the rehearsal process like for this piece?

I’ve enjoyed the structure of ‘The Last Dance’ gradually emerging through rehearsals. Hence the rehearsals have been engaging and informative.

Who do you play in this piece?

I play ‘Nanna’ or Alice – the older generation in the family.

How does it compare to other pieces you’ve been involved in?

‘Last Dance’ is smaller scale than some productions I have been in. It is unfunded, hence there are budgetary constraints affecting costume, props and rehearsal space.
As it is physical theatre, it involves a different way of working from pure dance productions.

Describe the show in three words?

‘Last Dance’ is intriguing, interesting and thought-provoking.

What are you looking forward to most about performing at Emerge?

I’m looking forward to performing ‘The last Dance’ for five consecutive nights at the Emerge Festival. This will, unusually, give the piece a chance to develop and grow.

Pictures by Dancing Carrot
Booking for #lastdance here.

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#Lastdance: Grace's Thoughts

1/11/2016

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Once again we are back in the rehearsal rooms with Rhiannon, but this time on a whole new project. The Last Dance on Earth has been exploring the concept of how people would have reacted to the Mercury Theatre and Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds',  I have found this a very interesting starting point for new material as it has really made us think about what would be important in those moments.

Through exploration not only physically, but mentally, our character's personalities have developed. I feel that my character of 'mother' has a protective instinct that shows itself through a scene called Smile.

I feel that this piece has a real depth and the potential for more character driven choreography and that in my opinion this can lead to the strongest work.

Having worked with Rhiannon on 'Baby' I can say that this experience differs greatly from the last. How that work has been created has been different, this I believe comes from the rehearsal period being shorter. I am enjoying the challenges this brings as it keeps us on our toes. I do however miss all the babies in the rehearsal room. Having babies around never fails to put a smile on my face. :-)



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