Haydn: The Creation - with dance, St. John's Smith Square, 7th April

[alison]

Here's something which might be of interest:

 

https://www.sjss.org.uk/events/scherzo-ensemble

[Emeralds]

Should we be a tad perturbed that there's no mention of who will be dancing or even  what style/genre of dance it will be.....

[Scheherezade]

14 hours ago, Emeralds said:

Should we be a tad perturbed that there's no mention of who will be dancing or even  what style/genre of dance it will be.....

Possibly the Garsington Opera / Rambert / Sadler’s Wells pre-lockdown version?

[Emeralds]

4 hours ago, Scheherezade said:

Possibly the Garsington Opera / Rambert / Sadler’s Wells pre-lockdown version?

Was it the same choreographer, @Scheherezade? 

[San Perregrino]

21 hours ago, Emeralds said:

Should we be a tad perturbed that there's no mention of who will be dancing or even  what style/genre of dance it will be.....

 

here's the choreographer's bio:

 

 

 

Photography: Anest Roberts

Biography

Osian Meilir is a performer, dance-maker and movement artist from Wales. Originally from Pentre’r Bryn, on the west coast of Wales, Meilir went on to train at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, attaining a first-class degree, before continuing his studies and completing his M.A. in Dance Performance as part of Transitions Dance Company. 

 

Meilir’s work as a performer has seen him working with artists such as Jo Fong, Lizzi Kew Ross & Co, Gwyn Emberton Dance, Satore Tech and Fearghus O’Conchuir at National Dance Company of Wales. His work also expands into working in theatre for young audiences, performing in works by Carlos Pons Guerra and Cahoot NI, touring across the UK and internationally, as well as his own solo work for Arad Goch Theatre Company - Palmant / Pridd (Pavement / Pasture). He premiered his first mid-scale production - ‘Qwerin’, as director and choreographer in 2021 and developed and expanded the work to its full length for touring in 2022. 'Qwerin' has since toured internationally, appearing in festivals in Australia in 2023. Meilir also has extensive experience in leading workshops and classes for children, young people and adulst alike.

 

Meilir’s very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance has led him to appreciate dance from all different cultures, and to enjoy how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world.

[alison]

I must admit, I had originally assumed that "Scherzo Ensemble" might have been the name of the dance "company", unlikely as it seemed.

[Emeralds]

1 hour ago, San Perregrino said:

 

here's the choreographer's bio:

 

 

 

Photography: Anest Roberts

Biography

Osian Meilir is a performer, dance-maker and movement artist from Wales. Originally from Pentre’r Bryn, on the west coast of Wales, Meilir went on to train at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, attaining a first-class degree, before continuing his studies and completing his M.A. in Dance Performance as part of Transitions Dance Company. 

 

Meilir’s work as a performer has seen him working with artists such as Jo Fong, Lizzi Kew Ross & Co, Gwyn Emberton Dance, Satore Tech and Fearghus O’Conchuir at National Dance Company of Wales. His work also expands into working in theatre for young audiences, performing in works by Carlos Pons Guerra and Cahoot NI, touring across the UK and internationally, as well as his own solo work for Arad Goch Theatre Company - Palmant / Pridd (Pavement / Pasture). He premiered his first mid-scale production - ‘Qwerin’, as director and choreographer in 2021 and developed and expanded the work to its full length for touring in 2022. 'Qwerin' has since toured internationally, appearing in festivals in Australia in 2023. Meilir also has extensive experience in leading workshops and classes for children, young people and adulst alike.

 

Meilir’s very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance has led him to appreciate dance from all different cultures, and to enjoy how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world.

Thanks, @San Perregrino, I saw his bio online but it doesn't really tell us whether he is using folk, contemporary, or even ballet or another genre, for this one-off performance as he sounds very versatile and open to different styles. I expect the dancers are probably hired as freelancers for this one-off performance.

 

@alison, I checked- Scherzo Ensemble is the name of the organisation (they call themselves a platform....hmm, ok) who has put together a choir of young singers. 

[Scheherezade]

3 hours ago, Emeralds said:

Was it the same choreographer, @Scheherezade? 

That’s a no, Emeralds, and I admit I hadn’t checked the choreographer’s details so thanks to @San Perregrinofor providing Ossian Meilir’s bio. Mark Baldwin choreographed the Rambert work. 

[Emeralds]

Ah, I guessed it probably wasn't, @Scheherezade- this seems to be a showcase for young newly graduated singers and other performers.

 

I found a bit of information on Scherzo Ensemble's FB page, @alison - they have now listed the dancers taking part as well as the vocal  soloists.

 

Still no mention of the type of dance, but am guessing from the post it isn't classical ballet. Could be contemporary, jazz dance, street, folk or a fusion of a few or all of the above? 

 

Looks like an enjoyable event for those who are interested in unusual presentations of familiar pieces like The Creation, or those with young family members training in music, singing or dance.

 

Here's the text of their post: 

 

"In our unique production of Haydn’s Creation, each of the archangels, as well as Adam and Eve, is represented by a dancer. Allow us to introduce our dancers!

 

Abbie Thompson

Elliot Minogue-Stone 

Malachi Briant 

Mercedes Prevatt 

Riz Golden "

 

Edited April 4 by Emeralds