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Dreadfully sad news. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68824189

It's about Michael Jackson. A simple google search brings up loads of links from when it opened in America in 2022.

For immediate release: Monday 15 April 2024 La Ruta wins Best New Dance Production at the Olivier Awards Last night, Gabriela Carrizo took home the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production for La Ruta, presented at Sadler’s Wells as part of a triple bill by Nederlands Dans Theater - NDT1. Gregory Maqoma and Thuthuka Sibisi’s Broken Chord, Seeta Patel’s The Rite of Spring, and Time Spell by Michelle Dorrance, Jillian Meyers and Tiler Peck as part of Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends completed the nominees in the Best New Dance Production category, all of which received their UK premieres at Sadler’s Wells last year. Jonzi D was also nominated in the Outstanding Achievement in Dance Award for his artistic direction of Breakin’ Convention Festival 2023, the annual international hip hop dance theatre festival that takes place at Sadler’s Wells Sir Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Sadler’s Wells, said: “Congratulations to Gabriela Carrizo who won the Best New Dance Production award for La Ruta. Gabriela took our audiences into an utterly unique world in La Ruta for NDT – she creates such vivid dreamscapes full of menace and humour in equal measures. We’re thrilled that the category this year reflected the breadth of work that we present here at Sadler’s, from Bharatanatyam to tap, dance theatre to Xhosa and contemporary African styles. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous donors including Brenda Leff and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, so we are extremely grateful for their continued support, which enables us to demonstrate the diversity and richness of the art form.” We’re also delighted that our dear friend, colleague, and inspirational leader Jonzi D was recognised at this year’s Olivier Awards for his huge contribution to hip hop dance theatre with a nomination in the Outstanding Achievement in Dance category. Last year, Breakin’ Convention Festival marked its 20th anniversary with its biggest celebration to date at Sadler’s Wells, spearheaded by Jonzi D and Michelle Norton. We’re delighted to be working on our next enterprise, Academy Breakin’ Convention, with Jonzi, Niquelle LaTouche and the Breakin’ Convention team, which will open at Sadler’s Wells East as part of East Bank. This will continue to recognise the importance of, and platform, hip hop in the wider dance ecology by nurturing and developing young talent. The future is bright.” Gabriela Carrizo, winner of the Best New Dance Production said: “It is with great honour that I receive this award. Special thanks to Emily Molnar, Artistic Director of NDT, the incredible dancers of NDT1, the talented NDT1 technical crew, Louis-Clément da Costa, Raphaëlle Latini, Amber Vandenhoeck, Tom Visser, Francesca Caroti and Peeping Tom. I would like to thank Sir Alistair Spalding from Sadler’s Wells for his support and for bringing La Ruta to London. This award is for all of you, may we continue creating and dreaming together!” Brenda Leff, Sadler’s Wells’ Trustee and Co-Chair of its Development Council: “Dance has always been my passion and it’s a genuine thrill and pleasure to be supporting Sadler’s Wells, making it possible for them to present works that are recognised at prestigious award ceremonies such as the Oliviers. World-leading productions of this quality are an essential part of a great cultural institution and I know from my experience in the US just how much of a difference philanthropy can make. I’m proud to support the talented and visionary creators making work for Sadler’s Wells, and always look forward to many wonderful occasions in the theatre shared by the passionate audiences”. Sadler’s Wells is a registered charity which relies on voluntary support from individuals and organisations to deliver its world-class, award-winning, international programme. Donors make a big difference to Sadler’s Wells’ future as the organisation moves to expand in critical areas. In addition to the recent major gift which has enabled the launch of the new Rose Choreographic Prize and Rose Choreographic School, American philanthropists Brenda and Alexander Leff have pledged £1m over five years to support dance makers and Sadler’s Wells’ artistic programme. The Blavatnik Family Foundation also generously supports major presentations at Sadler’s Wells Theatre including Tiler Peck, NDT and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. These gifts are among the largest ever given to Sadler’s Wells. About Sadler’s Wells     Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance organisation. We strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. Our acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap.   We commission, produce and present more dance than any other organisation in the world. Since 2005, we have helped to bring more than 200 new dance works to the stage, embracing both the popular and the unknown. Our acclaimed productions tour the world. Since 2005 we’ve produced 64 new full-length works and performed to audiences of more than two million, touring to 51 countries.   Each year, over half a million people visit our three London theatres - Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre. Millions more attend our touring productions nationally and internationally or explore our digital platforms, including Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage. Sadler’s Wells East In 2024 we’re opening a fourth London venue in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sadler’s Wells East will house a 550-seat mid-scale theatre, as well as facilities for the new Rose Choreographic School and the hip hop theatre training centre, Academy Breakin’ Convention. Sadler’s Wells East joins the rich cultural heritage of Stratford, opening in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the East Bank development alongside the BBC, UAL’s London College of Fashion, UCL and the V&A. Sadler’s Wells East will support artist development and training, and the creation of new work. It will build the infrastructure for dance and make it accessible to more people. Sadler’s Wells East will house a flexible theatre presenting a wide variety of dance performances. Community will be at the heart of Sadler’s Wells East with a large open foyer that can be used by everyone as a meeting or performance space. There will also be dance studios and world-class dance facilities for dancemakers to train, create and rehearse productions. Supporting artists Supporting artists is at the heart of our work. We have associate artists and companies, which nurture some of the most exciting talent working in dance today. We host the National Youth Dance Company, which draws together some of the brightest young dancers from across the country. Sadler’s Wells Breakin' Convention runs professional development programmes to champion and develop the world’s best hip hop artists, as well as producing, programming and touring groundbreaking hip hop performances.    Learning and community links Around 30,000 people take part in our learning and engagement programmes every year. We support schools local to our theatres in Islington and Stratford, designing experiences for children and young people to watch, explore and critically engage with the arts. We also run Company of Elders, a resident performance company of dancers aged over 60 who rehearse with renowned artists to make new work for public performances locally, nationally and internationally.   Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.   www.sadlerswells.com   Stay up to date with everything Sadler’s Wells on social media    Facebook: @SadlersWells    Twitter: @Sadlers_Wells    Instagram: @sadlers_wells    YouTube: Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Thanks for the update Michelle.

Media release: 15 April 2024 ELMHURST BALLET COMPANY TO PERFORM ‘MODE’ A mixed bill of dance in London and Birmingham as Elmhurst celebrates 20 years in Birmingham in 2024. New and established dance repertory showcases graduate students of Elmhurst Ballet Company. Mode includes Wayne McGregor’s FAR: the sixth project as part of an ongoing relationship with Studio Wayne McGregor. Elmhurst Ballet Company, the graduate year performance strand of Elmhurst Ballet School presents Mode at the Shaw Theatre, London on Saturday 11 May and Elmhurst Studio Theatre, Birmingham on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024. The Elmhurst Ballet School initiative, now in its sixth iteration, prepares students for life after school. Like professional dance companies, members take daily ballet class, work with established artists, and deliver outreach sessions in schools in their final year. To bring Mode to the stage, a range of eminent individuals and organisations have passed their dance experience and knowledge on to the 19-strong company. The students have worked collaboratively with Neil Fleming Brown, a Company Wayne McGregor artist to learn FAR. Since its premiere in 2010, FAR has toured the world, picking up accolades for McGregor's ever-insightful vision. Conceived and choreographed by Wayne McGregor, this piece draws inspiration from the Age of Enlightenment and the 18th Century French philosopher Diderot’s seminal encyclopaedia. The work marks the sixth project between Elmhurst Ballet School and Studio Wayne McGregor in a relationship that enables students to explore multi award-winning Wayne McGregor’s cutting-edge choreography and creative process. In the year that Elmhurst Ballet School celebrates 20 years in its current home in Birmingham, the school has collaborated with Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles, whose Fashion Design students have meticulously designed and crafted the costumes for new piece À la Mode. Showcasing the fantastic designs of the BCU students, À la Mode takes audiences on a journey across three dance genres- jazz, ballet, and contemporary – all infused with a runway-inspired ambiance. The Company will also dance one of the most celebrated pieces in all of classical ballet when they take on The Kingdom of the Shades from Marius Petipa's La Bayadère. From the first performance in St Petersburg in 1877, the ballet was hailed by contemporary critics and audiences alike as one of Petipa's masterpieces. Members of the graduate company will also be showcased in Fête Galante by Michael Corder- a demanding original work for the company involving a divertissement of varied, classically structured dances in six short movements that reference the styles of 18th century court dances. Another new piece, The Invitation by Sandrine Monin, explores the feelings of a collective pulse of anticipation and the pursuit to grasp a moment in time. An excerpt from Spartacus by Yuri Grigorovich; Keeping the Faith, a new jazz piece by Elmhurst teacher Cris Penfold; and Geōmantía by Scarlett Brass, an Elmhurst Ballet Company artist, complete the programme. Elmhurst Ballet Company members in 2024 are: Lucie Apicella-Howard, Scarlett Brass, Ellis Gilbert, Imogen Hart, Nicholas Hepher, Amy Hickey, Marlo Kempsey-Fagg, Mandy Kwan, Monica Langlois, Victoria Lavalle Mendoza, Yuna Nomura, Gabriele Pitzanti, Nicole Rutter, Hana Sato, Zara Scott, Ida Sorensen, Isabella Streckfuss, Pietro Vittoria, and Kiera Wilkinson. ENDS Elmhurst Ballet Company in Mode in May 2024: Saturday 11 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Shaw Theatre, LONDON Tickets: www.shaw-theatre.com // 020 7666 9037 Friday 17 May at 7pm & Saturday 18 May at 7pm Elmhurst Studio Theatre, Elmhurst Ballet School, BIRMINGHAM Tickets: www.elmhurstballetschool.org/en/whats-on/events/ Notes to Editors About Elmhurst Ballet School Elmhurst Ballet School is a world-renowned centre of dance excellence in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, which trains young dancers aged 11-19. Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2023, the school was founded in Camberley, Surrey in 1923 and relocated to Edgbaston in Birmingham in 2004. The school aims to nurture individuality through dance training, academics and health & wellbeing and guide students to become independent, collaborative, and versatile artists. Elmhurst's dance training is delivered by current and former dance professionals. The training is enhanced by the association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, an ongoing relationship with Studio Wayne McGregor, and many visiting choreographers and dance artists work collaboratively with the students during the school year. Elmhurst’s exceptional training opportunities is available to young dancers regardless of their financial, social, or cultural backgrounds. Although Elmhurst is an independent school, 89% of students benefit from UK Government support or in-house bursaries to train at the school. Recent graduates are working with companies across the UK and internationally including Birmingham Royal Ballet, New Adventures, Northern Ballet, Scottish Ballet, and the Royal Ballet. Wayne McGregor CBE is President of the school, and Carlos Acosta CBE and Dame Merle Park are listed amongst the school’s Vice Presidents. Elmhurst Young Dancers’ Programme provides weekend pre-vocational training in Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, and Sunderland. A new Research and Performance Department is the first in the world to support evidence-based practice in a vocational dance school setting. www.elmhurstballetschool.org Social media: Twitter: @ElmhurstBallet Instagram: @elmhurstballetschool Facebook: elmhurstballetschool

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For immediate release PRESS RELEASE Date: 11/04/24 Benesh Movement Notation to train young dancers in Frederick Ashton’s repertoire Image by Martin Bell. The Royal Academy of Dance’s Benesh International has collaborated with The Frederick Ashton Foundation and Royal Ballet School on a new project where Ashton’s choreographies will be taught to young dancers through Benesh Movement Notation (BMN). Students will learn variations from Ashton’s works including Les Rendezvous, The Dream and Les Patineurs. Speaking of the news, Melanie Simpkin, Head of Benesh International says: “This project serves to highlight the use of Benesh Movement Notation in a new and holistic way of training young dancers and introduce them to repertoire at a young age. Benesh Movement Notation is such a valuable tool, not only in the preservation of the repertoire but also as a teaching resource. This project will also serve to introduce notation both to young dancers early in their training, and also to teachers who will quickly learn to see the benefit of teaching from a score rather than from a historical text or video.” Benesh International is the home of Benesh Movement Notation. Devised by Rudolf and Joan Benesh, and first published in 1956, Benesh Movement Notation is a written system for recording human movement. It is most widely used in the recording and restaging of dance works. Benesh International supports the dance profession by preserving choreographic copyright, training the next generation of choreologists, and supporting the Benesh Movement Notation community. Formerly the Benesh Institute, since 1997 Benesh International has been incorporated within Royal Academy of Dance. The notation of each of these choreographies are part of a resource pack for teachers on the Royal Ballet School’s Affiliate Training Programme. Dance teachers will have access to written materials in accompanying resource packs including notated scores of each variation, recorded using Benesh Movement Notation, plus online footage of répétiteurs from The Ashton Foundation coaching students and using the BMN scores as a teaching tool. For more information on Benesh International visit: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/benesh-international-benesh-movement-notation/ Notes to Editors About the Royal Academy of Dance Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the most influential dance education and training organisations in the world with a strong global membership in 85 countries. Established in 1920 to improve standards and re-invigorate dance training, the Academy helps and encourages its teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students. There are currently over 1,000 students in full-time or part-time teacher training programmes with the Academy and each year the examination syllabus is taught to thousands of young people worldwide, with around a quarter of a million pupils per year going on to take RAD exams.

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The rules in England changed quite some years ago. For other reasons I was googling the other day and it is allowed to do part time work from the age of 13 as long as it complies with fairly strict criteria and does not infringe on your education.

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Why? He’s still a member of the company as far as I am aware.

It’s the diet I was put on Lin. Basically it’s beige with nothing with pips, skins or seeds. A lady in the bed opposite me on my first stay in hospital last year had been on this diet for over 30 years due to a long term condition and she gave me helpful hints and tips.

The National Ballet of Canada present Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada Pite/ Kudelka/ Portner at Sadler’s Wells this Autumn National Ballet of Canada - Angels Atlas by Crystal Pite © Karolina Kuras The National Ballet of Canada presents the UK premiere of Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada at Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October 2024. This triple bill includes works by three leading choreographers hailing from Canada: Crystal Pite, Emma Portner and James Kudelka. Acclaimed choreographer Crystal Pite presents her much anticipated work Angels’ Atlas, created especially for the company, which originally premiered in Toronto in 2020. The Dora Award-winning ballet unfolds against a morphing wall of light that carries the illusion of depth and a sense of the natural world. The dancing body becomes a sign of humanity’s limitations within a vast, unknowable world. The ballet is set to original music by Owen Belton and choral pieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Morten Lauridsen. Emma Portner’s islands is a sculptural duet for two women in which the dancers are joined, fusing their bodies together as one. The work is set to an eclectic compilation of music by contemporary artists as well as original music by Forest Swords, bringing together hip hop, dub, guitar loops and electronic sampling for a rhythmic, avant-garde sound. James Kudelka’s Passion is a love story set to the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Concerto for Piano in D, Op. 61a. Two couples each stylistically unique – one classical, the other contemporary – weave within the corps-de-ballet, evoking complex relationships of passion. Crystal Pite is a Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist The National Ballet of Canada Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada Pite/ Kudelka/ Portner is part of Sadler's Wells year-round Ballet with attitude programme NOTES TO EDITORS Listings Information The National Ballet of Canada Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada Pite/ Kudelka/ Portner Sadler’s Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October 2024 Tickets: £15 - £85 Ticket Office: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com About Sadler’s Wells     Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance organisation. We strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. Our acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap.   We commission, produce and present more dance than any other organisation in the world. Since 2005, we have helped to bring more than 200 new dance works to the stage, embracing both the popular and the unknown. Our acclaimed productions tour the world. Since 2005 we’ve produced 64 new full-length works and performed to audiences of more than two million, touring to 51 countries.   Each year, over half a million people visit our three London theatres - Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre. Millions more attend our touring productions nationally and internationally or explore our digital platforms, including Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage. Sadler’s Wells East In 2024 we’re opening a fourth London venue in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sadler’s Wells East will house a 550-seat mid-scale theatre, as well as facilities for the new Rose Choreographic School and the hip hop theatre training centre, Academy Breakin’ Convention. Sadler’s Wells East joins the rich cultural heritage of Stratford, opening in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the East Bank development alongside the BBC, UAL’s London College of Fashion, UCL and the V&A. Sadler’s Wells East will support artist development and training, and the creation of new work. It will build the infrastructure for dance and make it accessible to more people. Sadler’s Wells East will house a flexible theatre presenting a wide variety of dance performances. Community will be at the heart of Sadler’s Wells East with a large open foyer that can be used by everyone as a meeting or performance space. There will also be dance studios and world-class dance facilities for dancemakers to train, create and rehearse productions. Supporting artists Supporting artists is at the heart of our work. We have associate artists and companies, which nurture some of the most exciting talent working in dance today. We host the National Youth Dance Company, which draws together some of the brightest young dancers from across the country. Sadler’s Wells Breakin' Convention runs professional development programmes to champion and develop the world’s best hip hop artists, as well as producing, programming and touring groundbreaking hip hop performances.   Learning and community links Around 30,000 people take part in our learning and engagement programmes every year. We support schools local to our theatres in Islington and Stratford, designing experiences for children and young people to watch, explore and critically engage with the arts. We also run Company of Elders, a resident performance company of dancers aged over 60 who rehearse with renowned artists to make new work for public performances locally, nationally and internationally.   Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.   www.sadlerswells.com   Stay up to date with everything Sadler’s Wells on social media    Facebook: @SadlersWells    Twitter: @Sadlers_Wells    Instagram: @sadlers_wells    YouTube: Sadler’s Wells Theatre

It is an old thread! Newer members may well have more to say.

So sorry to hear this Michelle. I was on the low residue diet for months last year and for someone who lives on tomatoes it was hell. I made up for it by eating chocolate instead! When I was told I could start reintroducing items back into my diet the first thing I did was go to Tescos on my way back from the appointment and buy a punnet of tomatoes!!

BRB's version is splendid and IMHO a great improvement on RB version.

Matthew Bourne could be initialled SMB to differentiate!

Hello @Phillips13 and welcome to the Forum!

Here's an older thread that may still be relevant: If you type "how much pointe work" into the search box there are also lots of other threads that may have more general but still useful information.

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE K2CO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF LADY MACMILLAN AS ITS FIRST PATRON K2CO dance company, led by award-winning choreographer and dance artist Rosie Kay, is delighted to announce that Lady MacMillan is joining the company as its very first Patron. Deborah MacMillan, a huge supporter of Rosie Kay’s work, is the wife of the late Sir Kenneth MacMillan who is regarded as one of the UK’s finest choreographers. Commenting on her appointment Deborah said “The Arts are peopled by those rare and brave individuals who cherish and protect their creative flame and I am delighted and honoured to be the first patron of K2CO.” Rosie Kay added: “I am delighted to have the patronage of Deborah MacMillan. She has been an incredible source of support and inspiration through the setting up of K2CO and I, with her vision, very much look forward to the future of my company and my choreography. “Sir Kenneth MacMillan is the greatest choreographer of the 20th century, and I have long studied his works. The combination of real emotional storytelling, exquisite and technically challenging dance, and the exploration of the biggest themes on life and death have been an inspiration to me. To be able to work with Deborah MacMillan now is a dream come true.” K2CO also announces new board members joining the Oversight Board: Jo Quillan, COO at The Really Useful Group; digital arts curator Tony Guillan; writer, speaker and University of Edinburgh Rector Simon Fanshawe and director and photographer Robert Knights. K2CO was launched in 2022 and in 2023 toured to Norwich Theatre Playhouse, Blackpool Grand Theatre and Theatre Royal, Bath with an updated version of Kay’s acclaimed 5-star award winning production 5 Soldiers. Funded by Arts Council England it used dance to explore the emotional stories of a group of combatants who become fractured by war. Running alongside the main stage performance of 5 Soldiers at Norwich Theatre Playhouse was Rosie Kay’s award-winning engagement programme, INCUBATE which saw the company work with young students from Norfolk Institute of Performing Arts. Kay looks forward to shaping the vision of K2CO with Deborah MacMillan, and the Oversight Board will help with Kay’s plans to tour her work, fundraising and developing a new work for large scale theatres. K2CO programming details will be announced later this year. Notes to Editors K2CO is a dance company that makes totally unique, political, and timely work on controversial subjects. We exist to support the choreographic vision of artist Rosie Kay. We aim to highlight the power of dance as an art form and as a means of human communication. Dance can convey joy, love, passion, fear, sex, sexuality as well as complex socio-political situations from a human perspective. The company aims to create the best quality dance which is at the forefront of world contemporary dance theatre. The company uses ways to help audiences engage through targeted engagement work related to the themes of each show, through digital capture and distribution and through professional training programmes to increase education, technical and thinking skills in the dance sector. MISSION: We work with academics, universities, artists, and communities to research works. These include participants recruited through charities on issue-based themes. We train and nurture professionals, preparing them for the world of work and exploring themes of Rosie Kay’s work and principles. We do this through a robust training programme that supports participants from less privileged and diverse backgrounds. We create and produce world class dance and bring it to audiences in the UK, working with the top large-scale theatres. inspiring and making work that becomes a talking point before, during and afterwards. VISION: Our vision is to be the foremost female-led dance company in the UK, making work that is important, meaningful and highly engaging. We will tour to theatres that want dance to make an impact and grow audiences. We want to make work that leaves audiences exhilarated, thinking and motivated. K2CO will show that dance has the power to inspire, investigate and challenge ideas of today’s society. Biographies Lady MacMillan - Patron Born in Queensland, Australia, she was educated in Sydney and won a scholarship to the National Art School where she studied painting and sculpture. Since 1970 she has lived in London, where she met and married Kenneth MacMillan. She has designed ballets for the stage, ‘Quartet’, ‘Sea of Troubles’ and ‘Concerto’. For television, ‘A Lot of Happiness’. She returned to painting full-time in 1984. She exhibits in London and for 10 years also at Glyndebourne. At Expo 17 in Astana Kazakhstan 20 of her paintings were shown in the Opera House depicting backstage life to co-inside with performances of Manon by her late husband. Her work is in private collections in the USA and the UK. She was a member of the Royal Opera House Board (1993–6) and was Chairman of The Friends of Covent Garden (1996). Between 1996 and 1998 she was a member of the Arts Council of England and chaired the Dance Panel. She is custodian of her late husband’s Choreography and Theatre work. New Board Members Jo Quillan A proud Scot from Glasgow, Jo has lived and worked in London for over 30 years. A qualified accountant, she has held senior UK and International finance positions in the recorded music and music publishing industries, having worked for both Sony Music International and EMI, and headed up Finance & Operations outside North America at sports talent and marketing agency Wasserman and at UK out-of-home media specialist Posterscope. Jo joined Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global theatrical licensing and production company The Really Useful Group as COO in 2019, fulfilling a long-held career ambition and personal dream to work in theatre. Tony Guillan Tony Guillan is a producer, curator and creative consultant who works with artists and cultural organisations across the visual and performing arts, film and new media, specialising in the integration of digital and broadcast techniques, and the application of new technologies (XR, AI, Web3), to create work and engage audiences on and off-line. He has produced film and new media work, led public art commissioning, artist development, digital innovation and strategy consultancy for organisations including Tate, Artangel, UK City of Culture, The Space, IWM and The University of Oxford. Simon Fanshawe OBE Simon Fanshawe OBE is the co-founder of Diversity by Design, a broadcaster and author. His latest book is “The Power of Difference” - the Chartered Institute Management’s Book of 2023 when he was also voted into HR Magazine’s Hall of Fame. He is currently on the Board of Powerful Women and is Chairman of Hexagon Housing Association. He was previously Chairman of Sussex University, and on the Boards of Housing & Care 21, the Museum of London and Brighton Dome & Festival. He has long been involved in campaigns for equality and positive social change. He was a co-founder of Stonewall and of the Kaleidoscope Trust. In 2013 he was awarded an OBE for services to Higher Education and an Honorary Doctorate by Sussex for services to diversity and human rights. Robert Knight Robert Knights has worked as a freelance director, mainly in television and film all his life. His plays and series include, The Glittering Prizes, The History Man, Tender is the Night, Mosley, The Ebony Tower, Morse, Porterhouse Blue, and The Dawning. Actors he has directed include Anthony Hopkins, Tom Conti, Tony Sher, Geraldine James, Helen Mirren, Sir Laurence Olivier, Ian Richardson, Les Dawson, David Jason, John Cleese, Dawn French, Mary Steenburgen, Jean Simmons, and Jonathan Cake. Nominated three times for BAFTAS: David Jason winning one as Best Actor, and Christopher Gunning for Best Music. Won an Emmy in New York for Porterhouse Blue. Writers whose screenplays he has directed include Frederic Raphael, John Mortimer, Malcolm Bradbury, Dennis Potter, Christopher Hampton, Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. Rosie Kay Rosie was born in Scotland, danced from a very early age, then trained at London Contemporary Dance School, graduating in 1998, before a career as a dancer in Poland, France, Germany and the USA. Kay returned to the UK in 2003, founded Rosie Kay Dance Company 2004-21 and has now set up K2CO a new venture for her past and future works. Rosie Kay is a Director and Trustee of Dance Consortium which exists to tour the best contemporary dance from across the world to local audiences across the UK. Kay’s works up to date include a contemporary set adaptation of Romeo + Juliet (2021) and returned to performing on stage with the Absolute Solo II tour in 2021 with three personal solos danced by Kay, with Adult Female Dancercelebrated as the ‘Top 5 Dance Works of 2021’ by The Observer and Kay was nominated for a National Dance Award 2022 for Outstanding Female Performance (Modern) for Absolute Solo II. Kay is well known for the multi award-winning work 5 SOLDIERS (2010- present) based on intense research with the British Army and large-scale development of this work, 10 SOLDIERS (2019). Kay’s works tour to Sadlers Wells, Birmingham REP, Norwich Theatre Royal, Salisbury Playhouse and regularly tour Europe and the USA. Rosie Kay’s Fantasia, a pure-dance work about beauty was included in The Guardian’s ‘Top 10 Dance of 2019’. MK ULTRA was created in 2017 a work about conspiracy theory and pop made with BBC film-maker Adam Curtis. Other works include Motel (2016), a collaboration with visual artists Huntley Muir, Sluts of Possession (2013) created with rare archive material from the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, There is Hope (2012) exploring religion, Double Points: K (2008) a collaboration with Emio Greco| PC and Asylum (2005) based on research with asylum seekers. Kay choreographed the live Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony (2018), watched by over 1 billion people worldwide and has worked in film as the choreographer to Sunshine on Leith (2013). Kay was the first choreographer appointed Leverhulme Artist in Residence at the School of Anthropology, University of Oxford (2013). Awards for her work include Best Independent Company (2015) and nominated for Best Choreography for 5 SOLDIERS (2015), National Dance Awards and nominated for Best Independent Company 2012 and 2017, a Royal Society for Public Health Award for support to military communities, and the Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award. Kay was awarded by the Queen as a ‘Young Achiever of Scotland’ and won the Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award from Laban. 5 SOLDIERS Community Engagement work INCUBATE was Highly Commended by the Royal Society of Public Health. Kay has published several academic works and themes include conflict and choreography, kinaesthetic empathy, neuroscience, and disordered eating.

Given there are so few dancers I would guess that most dancers will be dancing most nights...