Tuesday 27 January 2009

Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT), Contemporary dance.

Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) tours a body of work by Artistic Director Janet Smith and international artists alongside creations by emerging talent, bringing audiences choreographic voices from the world around us. SDT invests in creativity and is a seedbed for ideas in which performers and choreographers can challenge themselves, producing work which is thoroughly engaging, moving, thought provoking and has resonance in people’s lives. The company is committed to broadening access to its performance work by offering an associated education programme.

REVIEW EXTRACTS

‘The members of SDT are among the most personable dancers now working in Britain.’

The Times

‘A sophisticated ensemble under Janet Smith’s inspirational direction.’ Dance Europe

‘Vivid, intoxicating dance theatre.’ Sunday Herald

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS

Double bills of the following productions are available:

Tenderhook An intense, emotionally charged work choreographed by Liv Lorent, featuring hauntingly beautiful music by award-winning composer Ezio Bosso.

Sorry for the Missiles! A powerful, expressive and moving piece of dance theatre by Vanessa Haska which explores the effects of war on a community.

In the Middle of the Moment A powerful duet to music by Arvo Part and Kurtag.

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