SIZE OF COMPANY
11–12 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Nicole Thomson

General Manager
Roger Farrell

Administrator
Jenny Parrott

ARTISTIC POLICY
Anjali Dance Company is a pioneering professional company that exists to realise and celebrate through dance the potential of people with learning disabilities. The company is committed to changing global thinking about who can dance, and demonstrating new artistic possibilities within the dance genre by creating original dance works of excellence performed by dancers with learning disabilities. Creativity is within us all. By revealing each individual's unique abilities, Anjali demonstrates how dance can be exhilarating, enjoyable and relevant to everyone.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘The company challenges the existing stereotype… by presenting us with differently abled bodies who excel in honesty, humour and sensuality.’ The Guardian

‘The ambitious triple-bill WYSIWYG showed off the six closely-attuned dancers’ discipline, confidence, versatility and innate verve.’ Dance Europe

‘Anjali promotes an exciting new precedent for disabled dance, one that is about visibility, confidence and glamour.’ The Guardian

CURRENT PRODUCTION
Something Wild A triple bill of original untamed dance, powered by a thumping jukebox soundtrack, choreography by Vincent Dance Theatre and New Art Club, with themes of male bonding and love, death, and dancing in the Wild West. Suitable for all ages although intended for 12+ and adults. (85 mins, with interval, 7 on stage, 11 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
New Work (title tbc) A new production in development will be ready to premiere in October 2008. It will feature a major new work by an internationally known choreographer combined with a second half of pieces selected from the dancers’ own choreography. (80 mins approx, with interval, 8 on stage, 12 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
Anjali Dance Company offers a range of education and outreach opportunities, in association with performances or stand alone. Workshops led by the company’s dancers with learning disabilities are available and can be extended to residencies. Dancers, staff and choreographers are also available for post-performance discussions, talks, lecture demonstrations and seminars. Anjali’s outreach work is supported by extensive written and audio-visual materials where appropriate/required.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006 Germany (Save The Last Dance/Saloon/Parable)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Something Wild from January 2008
New Show available from October 2008