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Image: Brink / Photographer: Hugo Glendinning

Image: Brink
Photographer: Hugo Glendinning
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY
Contemporary dance

SIZE OF COMPANY
16–18 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Richard Alston

Administrative Director
Christopher May

Company Administrator
Libby Horsfall

Production Manager
Helen Cain

ARTISTIC POLICY
Richard Alston’s company presents skilled dancers in lyrical and speedy movement – steps flowing in complex and close dialogue with exhilarating music. This is dance that gives straightforward pleasure, using a broad range of musical inspiration, both classical and contemporary, to create a constant interplay between musical impulse and choreographic invention. Live music is an important element of the performance whenever possible.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'Lyrical is a word I seldom use… but Richard Alston’s choreography is lyrical in the deepest, clearest sense: it sings.' Village Voice

‘A choreographer for whom every dance is a love affair with his chosen music.’ The Times

‘A glorious, life-enhancing ruckus; a caper across continents and dance style. Gorgeous, exuberantly danced fun.’ The Herald (Gypsy Mixture)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Devil in the Detail Choreography by Richard Alston, music by Scott Joplin. (25 mins, 10 on stage.)

Fingerprint Choreography by Richard Alston, music by J.S. Bach. (25 mins, 8 on stage.)

Lazy River Choreography by Richard Alston, music by Hoagy Carmichael. (25 mins, 10 on stage.)

Gypsy Mixture Choreography by Richard Alston, Balkan Gypsy music remixed by contemporary club DJs. (30 mins, 10 on stage, 17 on the road.)

Other pieces from a repertoire of 38 works may be available on request.

WRAP-AROUND
The company offers a comprehensive outreach programme including pre- and post-performance discussions, workshops and masterclasses.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 USA (Gypsy Mixture/About-Face/Fingerprint/Volumina/Devil In The Detail/Red Run)
2006 USA (Gypsy Mixture/Such Longing/Fever)
2004 USA (Shimmer/Brisk Singing/Overdrive)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request