Past Tours

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Dance

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Post show talk

“Brilliant, I really, really liked the piece. All the different aspects of the piece kept my attention and I was particularly drawn in by the beautiful imagery created through the relationship between lighting, sculptures and movement” 2003 Tour

With an exciting collaboration between choreographers, a composer, a jazz guitarist and an artist/costume designer, FRONTLINEdance will create two new pieces of integrated dance work. This will create a wash of art, dance and music, all working in sync, making each element clearer and stronger to interpret and to be understood.

The work will tour theatres and non-conventional theatre settings such as church halls, community centres and galleries.

Tour dates will be added to this site throughout the year.

As part of this tour we will contribute towards venues education and outreach policies, with dance workshops and collaborative dance and music workshops.

At present we are in the process of fund raising for the tour, and even though some has already been confirmed we hope to hear by March 2005 of the success of the rest.

“I want to see it all over again – NOW!  A truly amazing experience & wonderful performance, Thank you.”  

Male, 28yrs, musician, Audience Feedback, 2004 tour

2003-2004 Double Bill Tour

This double bill is a result of an exciting collaboration between artistic director, guest choreographer, artist, composer, singer and costume designer.

Every Single Breath, Rachael Lines

A trio set amongst sculptures and mirrors reflecting a more narrative and personal movement-vocabulary relating to the theme of inner personality. It recalls personal memories and displays how influential these experiences have been in determining who we are today.

Beyond Immediacy, Lorena Todino

A quartet that battles with the notion that dance is transient, acknowledging that it continues to exist beyond the immediate time frame in terms of visual memory. The movement explores imprinting and tracing of the body in time and space, leaving fragments for the audience to hold on to. The piece also plays with the embodiment of memory and the notion that scars are a bodily imprint of a physical memory.

Venues Toured

Laban Centre London,

N-U-L Borough Museum and Art Gallery,                      

Patrick Centre, Birmingham (New Vibes Platform),

Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton (Potential Showcase)

Stafford Day Centre, Stafford

Newstead Day Centre, Stoke-on-Trent

Shelton Day Centre, Stoke-on-Trent

St Johns Institute, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent

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2001-2002 

‘A Table for one please!’ choreographed by Rachael Lines.

The initial intention for this work was to challenge and develop FRONTLINEdance, and it’s members. The quartet explores new approaches and delivery of choreography and is set to a mixture of music ranging from Celtic Mystery to Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy.

Influenced by a loss of a friend, this work is sensitive, dynamic and accessible to all.

“The many themes were married together in a seamless flow of energy and innovative motion, the movements were masterly controlled, the mood irresistibly alluring. So good that I nearly fell of the edge off my seat; as for the audience, the enormous applause said it enough.”  

Rachel Tonkin, dance critic for RESOLUTION! 2002 The Place, London.

Venues Toured

The Crescent Theatre Birmingham (Artsfest),

Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire,

MET Studio Stafford Gatehouse,

The Place London (Resolutions!)

The Patrick Centre Birmingham (Body as Image Showcase) The Staffordshire Moorlands Dance Festival V.

Toured to primary and special school’s throughout the West Midlands

“Excellent & Terrific. The movements were something

I have never before seen, but will cherish forever…….Gob-smacked!”

Audience Member at Artsfest 2001

2001 Double Bill

Essence, Choreographed by Rachael Lines & Michael King

Two bodies, one mind.

Together yet apart.

Dominated and sublimated.

A curious journey through fun and excitement into anger and confusion.

Driven by the musician, the two dancers are taken on an emotional roller-coaster.

Impostor, Choreographed by Helen Parlor

What exactly goes through your mind? To what extent do you torture yourself with insecurities? To what extreme do you question things you do or relationships you are involved in?

Impostor explores how our minds jump from thought to thought, how we battle on and camouflage our weaknesses in order to reach our next hurdle…..looking at notions of resistance and acceptance. Impostor is particular and personal.

Venues Toured

The Stoke-on-Trent College, “International Women’s Day” Staffordshire University, & “The Open Dance Festival”,       Alternative Arts, London

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