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ACE dance and music presents ManaA thought provoking and powerful double bill of dance directed by Gail Parmel

The power within Delving deep into the unknown, Mana will take you on a journey. Feel the hairs on your neck stand up and shivers down your spine as you encounter the force which resides within all animate and inanimate objects, the stu� of which magic is made.

Watch exceptional dancers express soul, energy and precision to a stunning backdrop of commissioned music and cutting-edge lighting design, with movement styles drawing from Afro-fusion, Martial Arts techniques, the essence of Flamenco and Ballet.

A Thousand Shepherds: Spanish choreographer José Agudo creates ‘A Thousands Shepherds’, an energetic celebration of discipline and dedication, inspired by spiritual traditions and ritual. Mana (same name as double-bill): South African Choreographer Vincent Mantsoe will take you back to ancient times, evoking the spirit and earthy ambience of African dance and Shaman traditions.

The word ‘mana’ is used in over twenty-four languages, it’s interpretation uni� es beliefs, cultures and ages. Feel alive with ACE dance and music.

4th March 2014Solihull Arts Complex 0121 704 6962 www.solihullartscomplex.co.uk

7th March 2014Wolverhampton Arena01902 321321 www.arenatheatre.info

14th March 2014Number 8, Pershore01386 555488 www.number8.org

19th March 2014Key Theatre, Peterborough01733 207239www.vivacity-peterborough.com/venues/key-theatre

20th March 2014 The Hat Factory, Luton 01582 878100www.thehatfactory.org

26th March 2014Bristol Circomediawww.circomedia.com

28th March 2014Artrix, Bromsgrove 01527 577330www.artrix.co.uk

9th April 2014The Courtyard, Hereford01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk

25th April 2014The Riley Theatre, Leeds Northern School of Contemporary Dance 0113 219 3018 www.nscd.ac.uk/perfor-mances

17th May 2014Bijlmer Parktheater Amsterdam+31 20 311 39 33www.bijlmerparktheater.nl

Suitable for age 7+ // Running Time: 1 hr approx. (plus interval)Contact venues directly for performance times & ticket prices.

Tel // 0121 314 5830 Email // info@acedanceandmusic.com Address // The Link Dance Space, The Ground Floor,

54-57 Floodgate Street, Birmingham, B5 5SL.

ACE dance and musicFounded in 1996, ACE dance and music (African Cultural Exchange Ltd.) is a professional dance Company based at The Link Dance Space in Birmingham. ACE skilfully combine African & Caribbean movement aesthetics with contemporary techniques to create high quality innovative performance work. The Company’s work involves dance & music collaborations, the use of new digital media and techniques from other disciplines including theatre.

ACE o� er an extensive & inclusive outreach programme, working with theatres to o� er taster sessions & creative workshops to schools, colleges & the local community. Contact ACE or visit the website for details & to � nd out more about ACE Youth.

Directed by: Artistic Director Gail ParmelMusic Director: Ian ParmelA Thousand Shepherds choreography by José AgudoMana choreography by Gail Parmel with Movement Vocabulary by Vincent Mantsoe Composer: Vincenzo ‘The Artist’ Lamagna Composer/singer: Andy GarbiMusic Production: Ian Parmel with Music Production Assistance: Peter Mazwell and Junior WilloxDancers: Rudi Cole, Yukiko Masui, Sophia Preidel, Júlia Robert, Iona Waite, Jerome Wilks Apprentices: Ti� any Bell, Shante Liburd Set design: Claire Whitcomb Costume design: Kimie Nakano Costume maker/designer: Le Minh Tran Lighting design: Gary Bowman Technical Management: Felicity Hoare/Alex LynnDramaturg: Lou Cope Photography: Brian SlaterDesign: www.theliftcreativeservices.com