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There are currently several professional dance companies based in Somerset. 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 excerpts of their work.
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Dance company-in-residence at the Tacchi-Morris Centre, Influx bring their characteristically lyrical, elegaic style to their current touring production Arrival, which features work by Yael Flexer and Bawren Tavazeva, as well as Influx Artistic Director Joanne Willmott, who has received from Dance South West a mentorship with Siobhan Davies. |
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Now based in Frome, where he is an Affiliated Artist with the Merlin Theatre, Mark is soon to commence work with his company on a brand new work to be made during 2009. Mark has recently choreographed for Up Close, the Dance South West national rural tour, having presented work at British Dance Edition and The Place in 2008. |
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meanfeetdance.co.uk |
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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. |
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nikimccretton.com |
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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 touring her latest show Hoof, with its accompanying education programme Horse Play across the country. Now based in Dorset, Niki, born in Somerset, remains an Affiliated Artist with The Merlin Theatre. |
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prettygoodgirl.com |
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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. Their latest production Dyin 2 B Drunk is currently touring schools and arts centres. |
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stateofemergencyltd.com |
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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 work of dancers and choreographers in this sector, providing opportunities for showcases, platform performances, commissions and conferences. |
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Tom Sapsford trained at The Royal Ballet School after which he danced with the Michael Clark Company, performing and touring internationally. Tom then joined the Royal Ballet, where for the next eight years he performed a wide variety of classical roles. Throughout his dancing career Tom has also gained a wealth of experience dancing with modern choreographers such as Siobhan Davies and Mark Baldwin. Tom is currently touring Regina, a solo show about Elizabeth I, which was premiered in Somerset. |
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