PALATINE

"Arc Dance Company was founded in 1985 by its current artistic director, Kim Brandstrup. The work is contemporary and since the late eighties Brandstrup has been exploring and experimenting with narrative. Telling stories is the simplest and most thrilling of cultural acts. It connects us to imagined worlds, to our own lives, to shared humanity. Arc Dance Company pursues the teasing threads of narrative and character to tell ambitious and rewarding stories."

"Innovations will include a new and more interactive section detailing 'What's On', booking and venue information (principal casting is already published, where available - click on 'What's On' and then choose the relevant theatre); 'The Company' will have biographies and photographs, contact and background information; 'Shopping' will offer on-line sales of BRB's merchandise; and 'Support Us' will allow you to sign up for BRB memberships, such as our free Mailing List (soon to have e-mail option), Friends, Patron, de Valois and Premiere schemes, check and amend your own details, and book events."
REVIEW TO FOLLOW.

"Since 1991, CandoCo has played a significant role in integrated dance education, creating opportunities for participation on an international scale. 6,000 people worldwide participate in CandoCo’s education programme every year."

"Dance Umbrella was founded in 1978 with the aim of reflecting and encouraging the burgeoning interest in contemporary dance in Britain. From modest beginnings as a showcase for emerging choreographers, Dance Umbrella's annual London festival now ranks highly among Europe's leading international dance festivals and the organisation is recognised as one of Britain's most adventurous dance promoters presenting an annual festival as well as regional tours from overseas companies." (About Dance Umbrella)
AR March 2005

"The web site is currently being updated. Some of the pages below are active."

Official site.

"Michael Nunn and William Trevitt founded George Piper Dances in January 2001 (the Company’s name is taken from their respective middle names). The new Company aims to dispel the elitism that surrounds classical dance and promote accessibility to a new and wider audience with a repertoire that bridges the classical idiom with the contemporary."

"To provide an opportunity for young Irish Ballet dancers, between the ages of ten and twenty one, to train as a company, with internationally trained teachers and visiting choreographers. An opportunity to train for a career on stage with twice yearly season of performances in professional theatres."

"NBT is one of the UK's most successful touring dance companies, producing work that is accessible, entertaining and challenging. The company also has a growing appreciative audience overseas, following recent sell out tours and performances of our work by other companies. Browse through the site to learn more about our productions and the people that make NBT special."

Site of the month 02/04
"Rambert Dance Company is the oldest dance company in Britain, having been established in 1926. It is also Britain’s flagship contemporary dance company, employing a larger group of artists than any other contemporary dance company in the UK.

The Company is committed to presenting the broadest possible range of contemporary repertoire, programming established works from choreographers of international status alongside the new and challenging. This offers audiences quality and innovation in equal measure.

Emphasis is also placed on the development of British-based choreographers, particularly from within Rambert’s own ranks. Underpinning these activities is Rambert’s commitment to an extensive education programme, which engages with thousands of young people and adults each year." (About Rambert)
AR March 2005

"Based at The Place. Richard Alston is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in British dance. One of the first students at the London School of Contemporary Dance, the director of Britain's first independent dance company and a former director of Rambert Dance Company, he launched his own company in 1994 - to universal acclaim."

Includes interviews with Royal Ballet dancers.

"This year, the Company will be re-launching under our new Artistic Director, Ashley Page. The re-launch will include a whole new repertoire of traditional and modern dance, a new look for the Company and a new web site."

"In the meantime, our web site contains information on the Company and its activities for the first part of 2003."

"Scottish Dance Theatre is a company on the move, constantly stretching the skills and talents of eight young, powerful and committed dancing crusaders under the guidance of Janet Smith, one of the most inventive, respected and established Artistic Directors in Britain today."

"Formed in 1985 by Corrine Bougaard, whose CV includes work with Rambert Dance Company and a training with the legendary Alvin Ailey of New York, the UK's most accessible and exciting dance company Union Dance explores and communicates the world's rich cultural diversity through breathtaking movements and visual effects. Union is internationally acclaimed for its snappy mix of cultural influences and dance styles. Through the course of one performance the dancers mix break-dancing with the Brazilian martial art, Capoeira, the grace of ballet and tai chi with the razzmatazz of jazz dance and the sharply intelligent moves of contemporary dance."