Spring Re-Loaded 2 (8 Parts)

Synopsis

Recordings of contemporary dance performances from the 1995 Spring Loaded season held at The Place theatre, London. The two-camera live-mix version does not interpret the work but does capture the spontaneity of live performance. Each tape includes an interview with the choreographer.
1: ‘Anarkos’(? min): An exploration of a dissected notion of anarchy with whiplash phrases, riveting partnering and six dancers with unflagging energy.
2: ‘Sand’ and ‘Le dit des cheveux’ (74 min): A duet in the form of a journey of pure hell, and a new collaboration with French choreographer Sidonie Rochon.
3: ‘Falling Light’ and ‘As the World Dies the Eyes of God Grow Bigger’ (53 min): Two dances featuring choreography by Charles Linehan and music from Nye Parry and Purcell’s harpsicord suites.
4: ‘Dangerous when Wet’ and ‘Sweet Boy’ (? min): Two dances bringing together the work of musician Daniel Weaver, fashion designers AD Clothing and set designer Madeleine Morris.
5: ‘Swinger’ (85 min): A dance combining intellect and eroticism.
6: ‘Geisha’ (? min): A piece of dance theatre looking at the place of role play in our lives and how it defines our identity. Designed by Simon Dormon, with a score by French composer Alain Baumann.
7: ‘Sightlines’ (? min): An athletic dance with grappling holds, flying lifts and interlocking contours.
8: ‘Special Request’, ‘Foot ‘n’ Vibes’ and ‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’ (35 min): Three contrasting but complementary pieces which present dance in close collaboration with a variety of music styles from African music and New Orleans marching bands to jazz tap and hip-hop.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1996

Availability

Out of distribution

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

modern dance

Sections

Title

Random Dance Company

Synopsis

1: 'Anarkos'(? min): An exploration of a dissected notion of anarchy with whiplash phrases, riveting partnering and six dancers with unflagging energy.

Title

Bi Ma Dance Company and Compagnie Anonyme

Synopsis

2: 'Sand' and 'Le dit des cheveux' (74 min): A duet in the form of a journey of pure hell, and a new collaboration with French choreographer Sidonie Rochon.

Title

Scalectrix

Synopsis

3: 'Falling Light' and 'As the World Dies the Eyes of God Grow Bigger' (53 min): Two dances featuring choreography by Charles Linehan and music from Nye Parry and Purcell's harpsicord suites.

Title

Claire Russ Ensemble

Synopsis

4: 'Dangerous when Wet' and 'Sweet Boy' (? min): Two dances bringing together the work of musician Daniel Weaver, fashion designers AD Clothing and set designer Madeleine Morris.

Title

Yolande Snaith Theatredance

Synopsis

5: 'Swinger' (85 min): A dance combining intellect and eroticism.

Title

Motionhouse Dance Theatre

Synopsis

6: 'Geisha' (? min): A piece of dance theatre looking at the place of role play in our lives and how it defines our identity. Designed by Simon Dormon, with a score by French composer Alain Baumann.

Title

Mark Baldwin Dance Company

Synopsis

7: 'Sightlines' (? min): An athletic dance with grappling holds, flying lifts and interlocking contours.

Title

JazzXchange

Synopsis

8: 'Special Request', 'Foot 'n' Vibes' and 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy' (35 min): Three contrasting but complementary pieces which present dance in close collaboration with a variety of music styles from African music and New Orleans marching bands to jazz tap a

Distributor

Name

Place, The

Email

info@theplace.org.uk

Web

http://www.theplace.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7121 1000

Address

17 Duke’s Road
London
WC1H 9PY