Podcasts about Dance Umbrella

Welcome to this seven part, end of year series - new episodes are released each weekday between Dec 13-21. Inspired by the Black radical tradition of the harmony between the lyrical and visual. I am joined by friends (artists, dancers, musicians) to explore the musical influences that inspire their work. We also look to the people, real and imagined, familial and ancestral who guide them.Tyrone is a concept driven artist whose skills originate from Jazz and Hip-Hop Theatre. Working as a performer across dance and music, his practice has grown to become a mixture of Krump, contemporary dance, visual art & Jazz music. He performs in Julian Knxx's latest exhibition Chorus in Rememory of Flight, currently running at the Barbican. "There's already a musical language that is embedded in the ideas of that work because of the way Julian is working with choirs, and then I can try and translate that into movement. I have a good relationship with Julian and there's a lot of trust. So in some ways, we've established a chorus."He recently released his debut LP, S!ck - and was called ”one to watch" by Giles Peterson this year. Commissions include a full length theatre work for the Barbican 'An Earnest Life', a duet for Dance Umbrella, Beyond Words & an international Solo work for Hayley Matthews Ensemble. He is a Steve Reid Innovation Award 2019-2020 recipient, and a 2020 Artist in Residence at Clarence Mews Space, 2021 East London Ideas Fund Awardee & 2022 Peter Whittingham Jazz recipient and a 2023 Take Five jazz awardees.ENJOY! Please share and review this independent show. Thank you!Follow us:Shade Podcast Spotify Playlist (updated daily)Shade Art Review Shade Art Review Christmas offer codeShade Podcast InstagramTyrone S!ck LPTyrone x Julian Knxx at The BarbicanTyrone InstagramThis series was produced and hosted by Lou MensahMusic King Henry IV for Shade Podcast by Brian JacksonMixing by Tess Davidson Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/shadepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a dazzling podcast episode featuring five extraordinary shows that promise to take you on an exhilarating journey through a world of captivating performances and thrilling narratives. Let's dive into this vibrant line up and explore the wealth of searchable content! First up, we have Flowers for Mrs. Harris, a London premiere starring Olivier Award-winning legend Jenna Russell. This heartfelt musical is based on the novel by Paul Gallico and brings to life the story of Ada Harris, a house cleaner who stumbles upon a stunning Dior dress in Belgravia. With music and lyrics by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff, this production promises to be a sensational experience, directed by Bronagh Lagan. Next, get ready to be mesmerized by Via Katlehong, the award-winning South African dance company, as they return to the stage at Sadler's Wells. Their intoxicating expression and pulsating rhythms are set to leave you in awe, as they explore the boundless possibilities of movement and dance. For a unique immersive experience, join us at Rumble in the Jungle Rematch, a theatrical journey back to 1974 Kinshasa, Africa, for the iconic Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman championship bout. This historical recreation will transport you to the vibrant atmosphere of the legendary Zaire 74 festival, featuring unforgettable music from James Brown, Sister Sledge, Celia Cruz, and more. Witness the intense lead-up to the championship fight and immerse yourself in a night filled with soul-stirring melodies. From the imaginative mind of Neil Gaiman, acclaimed author of Coraline and Good Omens, comes The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This National Theatre adaptation takes you on a magical journey where a man is transported back to his 12th birthday, discovering a world of limitless possibilities. Starring Eastenders legend Charlie Brooks, this enchanting tale explores ancient forces and childhood adventures. Lastly, don't miss Jock Night, a captivating exploration of modern gay relationships in Manchester's Gay Village. Join Ben, Kam, Russ, and Antony as they navigate a world filled with chemsex, jockstraps, and wild nights. David Paisleystars as Ben, a Victoria Wood fan in search of love, while Kam hides his struggles with addiction behind a fabulous facade. This poignant and humorous production, based on interviews with Manchester's LGBTQIA+ community, is a two-act world premiere created especially for Seven Dials Playhouse. WE also have an exclusive interview with David Paisley who chats with Darren about everything Jock Night. These five remarkable shows promise a diverse range of entertainment, from soul-stirring music and dance to immersive historical experiences and thought-provoking narratives. Join us on this exciting journey through the world of live entertainment!

Delve into a multisensory extravaganza at the Dance Umbrella Festival 2023, hosted at the Barbican Centre, where MOS Greece magically transforms the stage into a cinematic symphony of sights and sounds. Using everyday items like umbrellas, plungers, and, of course, coconut shells, MOS recreates the intricate sound effects crafted by expert foley artists for film and television. What emerges is not just audio, but a mesmerizing dance of energy as tap numbers are translated into a rhythmic canvas of looped, distorted, paused, and intensified recordings. Witness this fusion of visual and auditory artistry as Athens-based dancer and choreographer Ioanna Paraskevopoulou takes her Dance Umbrella Festival debut, crafting an unmissable narrative that dances between movement, sound, and imagery. Venture into the world of acting with a biting twist in I Love Acting But F*** This Industry, a new theatrical masterpiece that recently graced Theatre Peckham's stage. Written by Faisal Dacosta and Raphel Famotibe, the play unfolds against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a workers' strike that has upended the acting industry in 2023. Join close friends Manny, Ade, and Zion, South London natives, as they navigate the post-pandemic acting scene. Balancing their unwavering love for their craft with the disheartening acting industry that funds it, they grapple with the challenges this new world poses to their group dynamics and mental well-being. Get ready for laughter and introspection with Meetings, a razor-sharp comedy by Mustapha Matura. Hugh's encounter with street food triggers a journey into his Trinidadian roots, much to the bemusement of his high-flying wife, Jean. To quench his nostalgic passion, he hires a cook, Elsa, whose culinary talents transport him back in time. As they explore themes of identity, belonging, and the cost of progress, the play invites you to a feast of humour and contemplation. Experience it all through stellar performances, featuring Martina Laird, known from TV shows like Casualty and Dreamland, alongside an impressive theatrical portfolio. Join the journey as this comedy unfolds, with Martina joined by Kevin N Golding and Bethan Mary-James Finally, immerse yourself in the curious and captivating world of Trueman and the Arsonists. in a new version by Simon Stephens, complete with catchy songs by Chris Thorpe. This unique morality play, originally penned by Max Frisch challenges traditional notions of right and wrong, inviting evil in with open arms, warm blankets, and fine dinners. It's an amoral tale that's also sprinkled with songs, creating an atmosphere that's both thought-provoking and entertaining. Dive deeper into the play as you join an exclusive interview with the talented actors Adam Owers and Angela Jones. 

London Battle will take over Somerset House's iconic outdoor courtyard for a day packed with showcases, workshops, cyphers, live DJs and a big outdoor party. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop culture and with Breaking set to be the highlight of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dance Umbrella and Somerset House are bringing together some of the most exciting talent from the four corners of London to go head-to head across a diverse range of styles. Curated by choreographer Jade Hackett, who has performed with some of the UK's leading hip hop dance theatre companies including Boy Blue and ZooNation, you will help the judges to decide which part of our global city brings the best dance flavour – north, south, east or west. https://youtu.be/pIf0CtaQLxQ https://danceumbrella.co.uk/event/jade-hackett-london-battle/ https://www.instagram.com/thecapsule.ldn/ https://www.instagram.com/danceumbrella/ https://www.instagram.com/jade.hackett/ https://www.instagram.com/contentisqueenhq/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecapsuleldn/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecapsuleldn/support

While growing up in Freiburg in South Germany, Joy Alpuerto Ritter started dancing at the Ballettschule Armin Krain, and learned Philippine Folk Dance in the cultural dance group led by her mother. After training at the Palucca School in Dresden, she started working as a freelance dancer in Berlin—her current base—and learnt urban dance styles such as hip hop and voguing. In 2011, Joy joined Cirque du Soleil as a dancer and aerial artist for the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour, and since 2013, she has been a dancer and rehearsal director for Akram Khan Company, dancing in works including 'ItMoi' and 'Until the Lions'. Now, Joy is focusing on creating her own choreographic works. Her solo 'Babae', a reimagining of German dance pioneer Mary Wigman's 'Witch Dance', was shown as part of Aerowaves Springforward festival in 2020, and has toured extensively around Europe at festivals including Dance Umbrella in London. After speaking to Joy about 'Babae' numerous times for post show talks, I couldn't wait to invite her on the podcast to delve deeper into her journey into dance, the many different styles she's trained in over the course of her career, and her dreams for the future.

The modern educational system is designed around academic performance, university admissions and preparing students for their professional careers. But there is less emphasis on the promotion of the skills associated with facilitating inter-cultural dialogue, such as communication, listening, and openness. And this issue isn't limited to school curricula; classrooms often lack in racial, gender, religious and sexual diversity.Schools and universities represent ideal platforms to encourage the development of intercultural dialogue in society. Embracing different cultures in the classroom is crucial for uniting communities, developing an awareness of different cultural perspectives, and promoting open-mindedness, tolerance, and empathy.This event brought together educators, academics, and non-profit leaders to explore how to enhance intercultural exchange in schools, universities, and curricula. Our discussion focused on how we can devise a curriculum to produce a more well-rounded cultural education of our youth and how we can we bring together students of different cultural backgrounds to learn and exchange experiences together.The Aspen Institute UK, in partnership with the Khalili Foundation, explore these pertinent questions. It is part of the wider World Festival of Cultural Diversity which, in association with UNESCO, is bringing together various intellectual and creative initiatives in collective celebration of our world's cultures.This event was recorded as part of a live broadcast on 27 September 2022. Moderated by: James Westhead - Head of Engagement at Big Society Capital, previously TeachFirst and BBC News correspondentPanel:Victor Adebowale - visiting Professor and Chancellor at the University of LincolnFaiqa Amreen – Head of History at Park View School; Professional Development Specialist at LyftaZulum Elumogo – Zulum Elumogo is a Special Advisor at Freuds Communications; on the Board of Directors for the Fair Education Alliance, Dance Umbrella and the Barbican CentreTariq Modood – Tariq is Professor of Sociology, Politics and Public Policy and founding Director of the Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship at the University of Bristol

South African-born artist Grace Storm is a Choreographer, Poet, Writer, and Performing Artist. As a 2016 Graduate of a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts at the University of Witwatersrand, she has completed Honors Research in Dance Theatre Composition and Choreography, while continuing to create work. Even recently attaining her MA in Applied Theatre with a focus on Theatre as Activism and Education. Grace Storm is about breaking the codes and conventions in her work that has us stuck in appropriation as women first and as artists and performers. "I am all about the unconventional. The uncomfortable. The other. The un-appropriated" -Grace Storm Grace Storm has choreographed works such as - "Un-Appropriate", SHE. Shenzhen, China - 2019; "Regression", Dance Umbrella, Johannesburg - 2017; "Breathe", Sibikwa Arts Centre, Johannesburg - 2017; "Slip", Detours Festival, Johannesburg, Baxter Dance Festival, Cape Town and Jo'Ya Festival, Johannesburg - 2016. | Instagram: @iamgracestorm | | Dear Black Child - A Visual Story | | OFFICIAL VIDEO!!! THE SUN IN THE FLOWERS | | Un-Becoming - with Grace Storm & emptyroom.art | | Facebook: Grace Storm | --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a special episode of the podcast recorded over Zoom, s sometimes we talk over one another but it is definitely worth a listen if you're considering applying to your mentoring scheme this year. Four mentees from the 2020 cohort joined us to discuss their experience, insights and provide tips for everyone going through the application process. You can also watch the raw, unedited conversation on our Youtube channel. Becky Namgauds is a choreographer and dance artist creating intense, powerful work that sits between dance, performance art and installation. Becky has created work for theatres, outdoor festivals, galleries and music videos. in the past she has collaborated with Hofesh Shechter Company and LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre). Her show Like Honey was part of the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2019 and her outdoor work Rodadoras tours nationally and internationally. She is currently a Without Walls Blueprint Artist for 2019-20, researching a new outdoor work, The Anthropocene. Becky's solo Exhibit F premiered at Dance Umbrella 2019 as part of Out Of The System Mixed Bill and toured in early 2020 and she was also recently featured on a music video with Dua Lipa for Vogue. Amelia O'Mahony Brady is a Fashion and Culture Writer and Dress Curator-in-training and recently named top 5 talents to watch by The Irish Times Binita Naik is a creative thinker with over five years of experience within the arts across both publishing and museums/galleries. Mistura Allison is an independent researcher, curator and art historian. She has delivered projects with the National Gallery in Rome (GNAM), V&A, International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia and Serendipity. Mistura's practice on the curation of cultural heritage have ignited a natural advocacy for diversity in the arts and its programming. Please share, leave a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it to make sure you don't miss any episodes and to give us a BOOST! Get our FREE career guide here I LIKE NETWORKING is the mentoring and networking program for women and non-binary people in the creative industries. Our mentoring program opened for applications on the 22nd of Marc Stay in touch with us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop and access many perks. You can also join our community or our supporter's circle.

All proceeds from tonight will go to the following Black non-men: https://www.patreon.com/BGIM https://www.paypal.me/KimberleeWilliams261 Https://www.gofundme.com/f/nia-wilsons-support-team bit.ly/thefullset Karen Fleshman Esq. she/hers is an activist, attorney, single soccer mom, and founder of Racy Conversations, with a mission to inspire the antiracist generation. She is the author of "White Women, We Need to Talk: Doing Our Part to End Racism" to be published by Sounds True in 2021. Debby Irving brings to racial justice the perspective of working as a community organizer and educator for 25 years without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to grappling with it. As general manager of Boston's Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as a classroom teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she struggled to make sense of tensions she could feel but not explain in racially mixed settings. In 2009, a graduate school course, Racial and Cultural Identities, gave her the answers she'd been looking for and launched her on a journey of discovery. Debby now devotes herself to working with white people exploring the impact white skin can have on perception, problem-solving, and engaging in racial justice work. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. Her book, Waking Up White, tells the story of how she went from well-meaning to well-doing and how she unpacked her own long-held beliefs about color blindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color. She reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race. Originally recorded April 28 2020 ----- DiDi Delgado is creating change (unapologetically). http://linktr.ee/thedididelgado https://thedididelgado.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-full-set-podcast/support

Debby Irving brings to racial justice the perspective of working as a community organizer and classroom teacher for 25 years without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to grappling with it. As general manager of Boston’s Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as a classroom teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she struggled to make sense of tensions she could feel but not explain in racially mixed settings. In 2009, a graduate school course, Racial and Cultural Identities, gave her the answers she’d been looking for and launched her on a journey of discovery. Debby now devotes herself to working with white people exploring the impact white skin can have on perception, problem-solving, and engaging in racial justice work. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. Her first book, Waking Up White, tells the story of how she went from well-meaning to well-doing.

Episode 3 of Surface Tension focusses on three site-specific works: Counterpoint (performed in the courtyard at Somerset House), TooMortal (presented in various churches) and Outlander (a monastery in Venice). Our presenter Sanjoy Roy opens by asking Shobana about the practical and artistic questions of making work for different spaces outside of theatres. We speak to Jenny Waldman who commissioned Counterpoint in 2010 to be performed in and amongst the fountains in the courtyard of Somerset House. 20 female dancers were specifically chosen to dance in the 55 fountains of this vast and classical space.  TooMortal was commissioned by Dance Umbrella and the Venice Biennale to be performed in churches. Shobana and Father Allan Scott, former Rector of St Mary's Old Church in London, describe the incredible difficulty in finding a church in Venice that would allow dance to take place. Too strange? Not suitable? Women dancing in the pews? In the end St George's Anglican Church in Venice agreed to take piece... We talk to Betsy Gregory, former Artistic Director for Dance Umbrella, about the excitement around programming for non-theatre spaces and putting dance in unusual locations. In the third section, we move on to Outlander from 2016, made for a monastery in Venice, which used to house the painting 'Wedding at Cana' by Paolo Veronese. Sander Loonen joins the discussion via skype to talk about his role as production manager and the staging for this very bespoke piece.  Shobana recounts that the initial inspiration came from Veronese’s exuberant masterpiece which features a contemporary, multicultural wedding feast. Performed by three company dancers, it is a closely observed series of solos that shift between reflection and speed. The work contrasts Shobana’s choreography with the classical beauty of Venice. Each dancer becomes a character who brings their own mixture of strangeness and familiarity to Veronese’s celebrations on a specially designed catwalk lit by Sander Loonen and with a baroque inspired soundscape by Scanner.   Shobana Jeyasingh @SJeyasinghDance Born in Chennai, India, she currently lives and works in London. Her acclaimed, highly individual work has been seen in all kinds of venues, including theatres, outdoor and indoor sites and on film. Her work taps into both the intellectual and physical power of dance, and is rooted in her particular vision of culture and society. Shobana’s work is often enriched by specially commissioned music composed by an array of contemporary composers — from Michael Nyman to beat-boxer Shlomo. Her eclectic band of creative collaborators have included filmmakers, mathematicians, digital designers, writers, animators, as well as lighting and set designers.   Sanjoy Roy @sanj0yr0y Sanjoy Roy (London, UK) has been writing on dance for the Guardian since 2002, and has contributed to many other publications including the New York Times, New Statesman, Dance Gazette and Dancing Times, and is London correspondent for Dance International magazine. He is currently also the editor of Springback Magazine, a Europe-wide online dance journal launched in 2018. First writing about Shobana in 1997, he has since written reviews and articles on her work, as well as interviews, programme notes and education materials for her company.

Debby Irving is a racial justice educator, author, and public speaker. A community organizer and classroom teacher for 25 years, Debby Irving grappled with racial injustice without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to it. As general manager of Boston’s Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as […] The post Waking Up White: An Interview & Conversation with Author Debby Irving appeared first on Restorative Justice On The Rise.

We hear from choreographer, dancer and director Annie-B Parson about her new show ‘17c’ – part of London’s Dance Umbrella festival. Plus, we welcome back artist Martin Creed and curator Fatos Ustek to discuss their latest project for the David Roberts Art Foundation, and Monocle’s Sheena Rossiter discusses her new documentary ‘3 Siblings’.

Debby Irving is a racial justice educator, author, and public speaker.  A community organizer and classroom teacher for 25 years, Debby Irving grappled with racial injustice without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to it. As general manager of Boston’s Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as an elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she struggled to make sense of racial tensions she could feel but could not explain. In 2009, Debby took a graduate school course, Racial and Cultural Identities, which gave her the answers she’d been looking for and launched her on a journey of discovery. Now, speaking and leading workshops around the country, Debby devotes herself to exploring the impact white skin can have on perception, problem solving, and creating culturally inclusive communities. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. Her first book, Waking Up White, tells the story of how she went from well-meaning to well-doing. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/radio-guests/debby-irving/

As dance artists continue to develop work in a range of diverse cultural, social and health contexts, how can creativity be kept at the heart of the process? It was a question debated by a panel of dance professionals, chaired by Emma Gladstone – Artistic Director of London’s Dance Umbrella festival, at our Glasgow international conference.

Dance Umbrella is London’s largest dance festival and the 2017 programme showcases some of the world’s best choreography and dancers over 3 weeks. Dance Umbrella 2017 runs from 11 to 28 October with works being presented in unique locations across London. Artistic Director and CEO Emma Gladstone sees over 200 shows a year in order… The post Emma Gladstone, Artistic Director of Dance Umbrella appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

How does a climate of censorship affect art? There are different ways of not being allowed to speak. Artists discuss how issues of censorship are reflected in their art. How does censorship affect the language of the body? Are there things we cannot say, even when not using language? Body Politic is Dance Umbrella’s strand of discussions and debates focusing on key cultural issues affecting dance and performance. This was a Dance Umbrella initiative, presented in partnership with Free Word, Index on Censorship and One Dance UK.

The Dance Umbrella of Ontario is a non-profit organization that provides administrative support for independent dance artists and small companies in the province. Allison speaks with a few of DUO’s [ … ]

Grayson Perry's new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery is called "Who Are You". Through pots and paintings, a hijab and tapestry it explores the nature of identity. Brad Pitt's latest film Fury follows a tank crew towards the end of WW2, when a rooky soldier joins the grizzled old conflict-hardened team in the hell of war. London's Young Vic Theatre plays host to Dance Umbrella 2014. We'll be reviewing Harlem Dream - a work by young British choreographer Ivan Blackstock in which The Harlem Renaissance collides with hip hop. Norwegian writer Per Petterson's 2003 novel Out Stealing Horses won critical acclaim. His newest 'I Refuse' has been hailed as a masterpiece in Norway - what will our panel make of the newly published English translation? And every parent's nightmare - a child disappears on a family holiday - is the plot of BBC1's new drama The Missing, which stars James Nesbitt. Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Blake Morrison, Natalie Haynes and Judith Mackrell. The producer is Oliver Jones.