Jan McNulty Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Thursday 2 March 2023 McNicol Ballet Collective presents Devotions three modern ballets 10 - 24 June 2023 www.mcnicolballetcollective.co.uk **** “McNicol’s choreography was beautifully fluid, each movement slowly dissolving into the next one to convey longing, submission, prayer.” Culture Whisper (on Of Silence) Following the success of McNicol Ballet Collective’s debut programme in 2021 the innovative dance company returns this summer with Devotions, a triple bill of virtuosic dance work choreographed by Andrew McNicol. Devotions tours to the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre (10 June) as part of the Next Generation Festival, The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds (17 June) and Hull New Theatre (23 & 24 June). Devotions features the world premiere of Moonbend set to a score by visionary pop artist Perfume Genius. Featuring costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan, this new work demonstrates McNicol Ballet Collective’s passion for the connection between movement and music. Also included in the programme is Of Silence, an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. Plus, an extended version of the company’s 2021 creation Bates Beats an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the strength and artistry of the dancers, set to music byMason Bates. Dancers with McNicol Ballet Collective include Kristen McGarrity, a former dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet and lead in Christopher Wheeldon’s An American in Paris, Winnie Dias, a former dancer with Hamburg Ballet, Casey Nokomis who has danced with Viviana Durante Company and Vienna Festival Ballet, identical twins Laurie McSherry-Gray and Josh McSherry-Gray, former members of Royal Ballet Flanders and English National Ballet respectively andShevelle Dynott, former dancer with English National Ballet. This season, McNicol Ballet Collective has also welcomed recent graduates Rin Ishikawa and Joshua Fickling as part of its Apprentice Dancer programme, giving talented young dancers the opportunity to work as a professional dancer in a touring company. Full casting for Devotions will be announced in spring. As well as presenting Devotions, McNicol Ballet Collective also delivers its third Unbound Dance Day in Andrew’s hometown of Hull on 21 May. Unbound sees the company lead a series of dance workshops and masterclasses for local young dancers, inspired by works in its repertoire. Founded by Artistic Director and choreographer Andrew McNicol, McNicol Ballet Collective unites artists from a range of disciplines to create adventurous new work for both stage and screen. Devotions follows the company’s long-awaited debut programme, Awakenings, that premiered to critical acclaim in 2021. Andrew’s long-term vision for the Collective is to create an enduring and distinct repertoire that will excite audiences, empower artists, and continue to push the art form forward. Listings information McNicol Ballet Collective Devotions The Linbury Theatre, the Royal Opera House Saturday 10 June 2023 Performances at 2.30pm and 7.45pm Tickets on sale 13 April 2023 www.roh.org.uk Part of the Next Generation Festival Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds Wednesday 21 June 2023 Performance at 7.30pm Tickets: £22 www.northernballet.com Hull New Theatre Friday 23 & Saturday 24 June 2023 Performances at 7.30pm (matinee at 2.30pm) Tickets on sale shortly www.hulltheatres.co.uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Beauty Shorts - film collaboration with Sam Asaert To celebrate the launch of Devotions, McNicol Ballet Collective has created a series of exquisite dance films in collaboration with filmmaker Sam Asaert. The first film, which was released this week, features company dancers Kristen McGarrity and Laurie McSherry-Gray. Supported by Arts Council England and The Linbury Trust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Unbound Dance Day returns this May Hull New Theatre | Sunday 21 May This Spring, the company will return to Hull New Theatre to deliver their popular Unbound Dance Day - a series of workshops and masterclasses that will take place on stage. Open to anyone over the age of 14 with some past ballet experience, participants will have the chance to join in with company class, get inspired with Q&As by leading industry figures and learn new techniques from the McNicol Ballet Collective Dancers.Supported by I Am Fund, Hull New Theatre and Arts Council England READ MORE | BOOK TICKETS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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