Autumn Tour 2012

LUXURIA by Liv Lorent DOG by Hofesh Shechter

Welcome Welcome to this evening’s performance by Scottish Dance Theatre. SDT is completing a year of transition – Janet Smith left the company after 14 years as Artistic Director in February, and Fleur Darkin has just recently taken the helm to lead us into an exciting new future. I am proud to have guided SDT through this transition, and now look forward to this new era for the company. We have brought you a familiar double bill by two of the UK’s most talented and delightful choreographers. LUXURIA (2004) and DOG (2008), hailed as signature works for SDT, show off the technical and theatrical skills of our dancers. A programme full of emotion, prowess and adrenalin! This programme represents two of the most popular works commissioned during Janet’s tenure, and so it’s fitting that we revive these works and mark a turning point for SDT. I hope you enjoy the performance! James MacGillivray Acting Artistic Director

For full Creative Team biogs please visit www.scottishdancetheatre.com

LUXURIA Choreographer|Liv Lorent Costume Designer|Paul Shriek Lighting Designer|Tim Skelly Sound Editor|Ben Ponton

Music|Tsabropoulos, Richter, Silvestrov, Calexico, Morelenbaum, Pinto

Dancers|Joan Clevillé, Eve Ganneau, Nicole Guarino, Julian Juárez, Jori Kerremans, Giulia Montalbano, Naomi Murray, Matthew Robinson, Natalie Trewinnard, Lewis Wilkins

Liv Lorent’s award-winning LUXURIA is a majestic work that’s both witty and tender, exploring desire and our search for fulfilment. Visually arresting, cinematic and with a haunting classical soundtrack, LUXURIA is a feast for the senses.

DOG Choreographer|Hofesh Shechter Costume Designer|Phyllis Byrne Lighting Designer|Bruno Poet

Music|Hofesh Shechter including excerpts from Fan farra (cabua-le-le) from Braziliero by Sergio Mendes, Verdi, Bach and Aleph, ATM and Dance Music by Ophir Ilzetzki

Dancers| Joan Clevillé, Eve Ganneau, Nicole Guarino, Julian Juárez, Jori Kerremans, Giulia Montalbano, Naomi Murray, Lewis Wilkins

DOG is an exhilarating piece that bounds between riotous celebrations and uncertain calm. Created specially for SDT by Hofesh Shechter – one of the most talked about choreographers of the moment, DOG is honest and raw, witty and sophisticated.

About SDT SDT is Scotland’s national contemporary dance company, touring a body of original work by some of the most celebrated international and emerging choreographers and Artistic Director, Fleur Darkin. Part of Dundee Rep Theatre, SDT is a company on the move, constantly stretching the skills of our committed dancers in a repertoire that is ever-evolving, pushing boundaries and expectations. Our work explores the human condition and what it is to be alive in the world today and seeks to bring a life-enhancing experience of dance to as many people as possible.

SDT Creative Learning Creative Learning is at the heart of our organisation. We share our passion for dance through an extensive education programme at home and on tour by providing a range of opportunities for teachers, pupils and general public. SDT is committed to the development of dance through inspiring activities such as workshops, professional training, residencies and pre and post show discussions.

“It really helped me come out of my shell and I came up with things I didn’t think I could do. I really surprised myself.” Dance College Student

For more information about SDT Creative Learning please contact Dawn Hartley on 01382 342600 /dharltey@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or visit www.scottishdancetheatre.com

“SDT has a team, company spirit which resonates on stage in their performance making them one of the most intriguing and feisty companies in the dance world today.” Across the Arts

Artistic and Technical Teams

James MacGillivray|Acting Artistic Director

Fleur Darkin|Artistic Director

Amy Steadman|Stage Manager

Sally Owen|Assistant Director

Emma Jones|Technical Manager

Company Joan Clevillé|Dancer Eve Ganneau |Dancer Nicole Guarino |Dancer Maria Hayday |Dancer Julian Juárez |Dancer

Jori Kerremans |Dancer

Giulia Montalbano|Dance

Naomi Murray|Dancer

Matthew Robinson|Dancer

Natalie Trewinnard |Dancer

Lewis Wilkins|Dancer

For full Dancer, Artistic and Technical Team biogs visit: www.scottishdancetheatre.com

General Manager| Amanda Chinn

Senior Administrator| Amanda Barnett

Administrator| Helen McIntosh

Press and Marketing Officer| Vicky Wilson

Education Manager| Dawn Hartley

International Producer| Nelson Fernandez

Dundee Rep Theatre

Chairman of the Board| Peter Inglis

Chairman on SDT Committee| Edward Troughton

Acting Artistic Director| Jemima Levick

General Manager| Ian Alexander

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