DANCERS ON THE TYNE | PROGRAMME
Swan Lake (Ballet)
An excerpt of Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet, choreographed by Amy Becke. The North East Dance Project dancers perform the renowned role of the swans and the huntsmen.
Fiona Watson
Heal Over by KT Tunstall and Wade in the Water by Eva Cassidy performed live by Fiona Watson.
Fade Away (Contemporary)
Choreographed by NEDP dancer Olivia Bailes, Fade Away looks at conversations between our present and past selves, learning to accept ourselves for who we are now and who we once were. It's thanks to these ever changing, ever growing versions of ourselves that we triumph through hardship and find the joy in the light at the end of the tunnel. Music Fade Away by Susanne Sundfor.
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Gospel Ship (Character)
Choreographed by Alex Probert and performed by Alex Probert and Rachel Kell. Inspired by an Irish folk song, this fun and spirited dance is a celebration of friendship and the joy of dance. Music Gospel Ship by Joan Baez.
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Chroma (Neoclassical)
Inspired by Wayne McGregor’s Chroma and reimagined by NEDP Director Amy Becke, this piece uses Joby Talbot’s original, edgy score to explore angular, minimalist movement. "Wayne McGregor's Chroma explores the drama of the human body and it's ability to communicate extremes of thought and emotion" - Royal Ballet and Opera.
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Dilmi Mahesha
Back On 74 by Jungle and Parole Parole Parole by Mina performed live by Dilmi Mahesha.
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Cinderella Waltz (Ballet)
Choreographed by NEDP Director Amy Becke, the Cinderella Waltz takes place in the royal ball scene. Sweeping and dreamlike, the dancers invite you to enjoy their elegance. Music So This Is Love composed by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston and Cinderella Suite composed by Sergei Prokofiev and performed by the Ukranian State Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Theodore Kuchar.
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Plastic - Dilmi Mahesha and Dancers (Contemporary)
Plastic by Moses Sumney performed live by Dilmi Mahesha and dancers. The piece, inspired by the lyrics, explores fragility of the self, the idea of masking oneself to navigate different social or emotional environments.
Got it All (Jazz)
Choreographed by NEDP dancer Stephanie Nelson, the dance explores all that we don’t have versus all that we need; perfectly put in the words of this Nina Simone classic, Ain't Got No / I Got Life. Joyful jazz.
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Excerpts from Paquita (Ballet)
Performed beautifully by our Tuesday dancers, choreography by NEDP Director Amy Becke. The rich colours and complex formations capture a small section of the classical ballet. The dancers perform a section of Grand Pas Classique, a celebrated suite of variations extracted and performed as a separate piece from the full length ballet. Composer Ludwig Minkus performed by Sofia National Opera Orchestra.
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"I moved into the 4th dimension" (Contemporary)
Choreographed by local professional and NEDP Rehearsal Director Alyssa Lisle. This piece is an dynamic exploration of self-embodiment and community, shaped by the trailblazing influences of Michael Clarke, Leigh Bowery, and the raw energy of Hail the New Puritan, a mock documentary created by Clarke, Bowery and Rachel Aurburn in 1986. The work is a celebration of underground music, queer culture and the collective community we experience through dance. Blending the movement styles of each individual dancer, the performance showcases individuality and personal embodiment of the work, and invites the audience to experience the transformative power of movement and connection.
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Dilmi Mahesha and Fiona Watson
BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Billie Eilish performed live by Dilmi Mahesha and Fiona Watson.
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Gems (Ballet)
Choreographed by NEDP dancer Sarah Wieten, Gems is inspired by Jewels, the abstract ballet created by Georgian-American choreographer George Balanchine for the New York City Ballet in 1967 using music by Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. The piece features three sections-calm and lyrical Emeralds, vibrant and sassy Rubies, and cold and imperious Diamonds. This is choreographer Sarah Wieten’s debut effort.
Jump and Jivin (Jazz)
Choreographed by local professional Lauren-Lewis Jones. Lauren hopes to get you tapping your feet and clapping along, as the dancers take you back in time to the 1930s when jive dancing became popular with this high-energy number! It's packed with kicks, jumps and a whole lot of brain power. "I hope it gets you jumping and jiving!" Music Jump Jive An' Wail by The Firebirds.