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Photograph 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
Chris May

Company Administrator
Lisa Belvin

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

'From this edgy soundscape, Alston’s dance discovers the tense, unpredictable energy that marks his greatest work.' The Guardian (Red Run)

'Witty, chic… the whole inventive work is a delight.' Sunday Times (Devil in the Detail)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Devil in the Detail Choreography by Richard Alston, music by Scott Joplin. (25 mins, 9 on stage)

Red Run Choreography by Richard Alston, music by Heiner Goebbels. (20 mins, 6 onstage)

Volumina Choreography by Richard Alston, music by Ligeti. (25 mins, 9 on stage, 17 on the road)

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

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006 USA
2005 USA
2004 USA

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request.