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  There are currently 7 professional dance companies based in Somerset with whom Take Art is currently working. Each of these companies is doing remarkable work, not only in Somerset, but regionally, nationally and in some cases internationally. Take Art holds a bi-annual showcase called 'Made in Somerset' for artists based in Somerset to perform short exerts of there work.
   
  Influx Dance Company
  Dance company-in-residence at the Tacchi-Morris Centre, Influx bring their characteristically lyrical, elegaic style to a series of site-specific pieces to be created in the coming year.
   
  Mark Bruce Dance Company
  Now based in Frome, Mark is re-launching his company with a brand new work, Sea of Bones, to be premiered at the Merlin Theatre in September '06.
   
  Mean Feet Dance Unlimited
  This Glastonbury-based company focuses on working with non-specialist dancers to create work that is accessible and popular, using dance to address a variety of social and health issues.
   
  Niki McCretton
  Niki regularly tours Europe and America, as well as throughout the UK. Her family show Muttnik has been seen all over the world and she is currently preparing her latest work, Space 50, to celebrate the first manned space launch.
   
  Pretty Good Girl
  Under the artistic direction of Louise Barrett, Pretty Good Girl is committed to producing dynamic, contemporary dance fused with physical theatre and song, and has performed to over 10,000 people in the past 12 months. The company also has a strong education programme.
   
  State of Emergency
  Based in Taunton, State of Emergency has been set up by director Deborah Baddoo specifically to champion Black British Dance in a series of campaigns to promote the workof dancers and choreographers in this sector, providing opportunities for showcases, platform performances, commissions and conferences.
   
 
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