Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Martha Scholefield:
Martha graduated with a first-class degree from the Dance Theatre course at University of
Plymouth in 2018. Since then she has been working as a dance practitioner with Exim Dance Company and Plymouth Dance and administrator for Dance in Devon, as ... Read More
The Dance Review
Please note that all of the opinions expressed in the following reviews are that of the individual volunteer dance reviewer and not that of Dance in Devon.
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Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
Since graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, Poppy has returned to Devon to explore a career in teaching and dance journalism. In addition to this she spends her time coaching sports, rock climbing ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
Since graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, Poppy has returned to Devon to explore a career in teaching and dance journalism. In addition to this she spends her time coaching sports, rock climbing ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in dance and performance.
Since graduating I have been pursuing a dance career as a freelance dance practitioner teaching and performing within the South West of England.
Review of JV2 2019 | by ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in dance and performance.
Since graduating I have been pursuing a dance career as a freelance dance practitioner
teaching and performing within the South West of England.
Review of Pepperland | Mark Morris Dance ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Daisy Harrison:
Daisy Harrison trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance graduating in 2014, and then went on to study an MA in Dance Performance with Transitions Dance Company (2014/2015). She is currently working a dancer, practitioner and choreographer based in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in dance and performance. Since graduating I have been pursuing a dance career as a freelance dance practitioner teaching and performing within the South West of England.
... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Esme Rowe:
Hi, my name is Esme Rowe, and my nickname is Mimi. I am 13 years old and I love to dance, sing, act, play the piano and do calligraphy. This is my life and I love to live it in my ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Hannah Cook:
I am currently studying BA(hons)Dance Theatre at Plymouth University. Prior to this, my training mostly consisted of classical ballet, until beginning contemporary dance alongside A-Level Dance at my Sixth Form in Cornwall. Completing my A-Level in Dance sparked my interest in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Esme Rowe:
Hi, my name is Esme Rowe, and my nickname is Mimi. I am 13 years old and I love to dance, sing, act, play the piano and do calligraphy. This is my life and I love to live it in my ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Hannah Cook:
I am currently studying BA(hons)Dance Theatre at Plymouth University. Prior to this, my training mostly consisted of classical ballet, until beginning contemporary dance alongside A-Level Dance at my Sixth Form in Cornwall. Completing my A-Level in Dance sparked my interest in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in dance and performance. Since graduating I have been pursuing a dance career as a freelance dance practitioner teaching and performing within the South West of England.
... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Esme Rowe:
Hi, my name is Esme Rowe, and my nickname is Mimi. I am 13 years old and I love to dance, sing, act, play the piano and do calligraphy. This is my life and I love to live it in my ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA (Hons) in dance and performance. Since graduating I have been pursuing a dance career as a freelance dance practitioner teaching and performing within the South West of England.
... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
After graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, I found myself returning to Devon to pursue a career in dance psychology stemming from my own personal experiences. I’ve combined this with coaching young people ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
After graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, I found myself returning to Devon to pursue a career in dance psychology stemming from my own personal experiences. I’ve combined this with coaching young people ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon hoping to ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Daisy Harrison:
Daisy Harrison trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance graduating in 2014, and then went on to study an MA in Dance Performance with Transitions Dance Company (2014/2015). She is currently working a dancer, practitioner and choreographer based in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
After graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, I found myself returning to Devon to pursue a career in dance psychology stemming from my own personal experiences. I’ve combined this with coaching young people ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Daisy Harrison:
Daisy Harrison trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance graduating in 2014, and then went on to study an MA in Dance Performance with Transitions Dance Company (2014/2015). She is currently working a dancer, practitioner and choreographer based in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon hoping to ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jodie Stapleton:
I graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA (Hons) in Dance in 2013. Since then I have spent time travelling South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America. I am now back in Devon hoping to ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Poppy O'Reilly:
After graduating from London Studio Centre with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance in 2016, I found myself returning to Devon to pursue a career in dance psychology stemming from my own personal experiences. I’ve combined this with coaching young people ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Jazmine Watts-Moast:
I graduated from Falmouth University in 2016 with a BA(Hons) in Dance and Performance, specialising in Contemporary dance. Since graduating I have pursued a freelance career as a dance practitioner, performing and teaching throughout Devon and Cornwall.
Review ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Daisy Harrison:
Daisy Harrison trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance graduating in 2014, and then went on to study an MA in Dance Performance with Transitions Dance Company (2014/2015). She is currently working a dancer, practitioner and choreographer based in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Charlie Ranken:
I have recently moved from West Sussex to Plymouth and am loving the creative community in the South West. I am a freelance dance and theatre artist and have been working within the arts for at least 10 years now. You ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Esme Rowe:
Hi, my name is Esme Rowe, and my nickname is Mimi. I am 12 years old and I love to dance, sing, act, play the piano and do calligraphy. I dance at Totnes School of Dance and I go to KEVICC’s ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Hannah Cook:
I am currently studying BA(hons)Dance Theatre at Plymouth University. Prior to this, my training mostly consisted of classical ballet, until beginning contemporary dance alongside A-Level Dance at my Sixth Form in Cornwall. Completing my A-Level in Dance sparked my interest in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Esme Rowe:
Hi, my name is Esme Rowe, and my nickname is Mimi. I am 12 years old and I love to dance, sing, act, play the piano and do calligraphy. I dance at Totnes School of Dance and I go to KEVICC’s ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Hannah Cook:
I am currently studying BA(hons)Dance Theatre at Plymouth University. Prior to this, my training mostly consisted of classical ballet, until beginning contemporary dance alongside A-Level Dance at my Sixth Form in Cornwall. Completing my A-Level in Dance sparked my interest in ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Ami Fullalove:
After graduating from Masters Performing Arts College in Essex, Ami appeared in many professional productions before settling in Devon to become a Business Relationship Manager within a wholesale dancewear company where she organised an annual conference for dance teachers at the ... Read More
Introducing one of our volunteer dance reviewers, Hannah Cook:
I am currently studying BA(hons)Dance Theatre at Plymouth University. Prior to this, my training mostly consisted of classical ballet, until beginning contemporary dance alongside A-Level Dance at my Sixth Form in Cornwall. Completing my A-Level in Dance sparked my interest in ... Read More
I’m Martha, the new admin intern at Dance In Devon. I’ve just finished studying for my A Levels in Media Studies, Film Studies and English at Kennicott Sixth Form and am starting in the office this week, working every Monday and Thursday. I live locally but am a keen traveller ... Read More
I am finishing the last few weeks as the creative intern here at Dance in Devon, and really enjoying the process of reflection. The highlights for me have included working to support artists teaching classes in the community, schools and here, at Dartington. Because of this weekly experience, and being ... Read More
Three weeks have passed so quickly. I have been supporting lots of lessons and performances, and more independently planning for events.
Working with Attik Youth up at Dartington has been really exciting! The group did their second performance in The Great Hall at Dartington Community Day on the 1st June. I ... Read More
These past few weeks, I am realising how to say ‘No’. I have found with the busy past few weeks that at meetings and event, I often over commit myself and try to contribute too much. As a result, the past two weeks have really worn me out.
In my halfway ... Read More
It’s been an incredibly busy three weeks, and I have not had much time to write and post my blog. A lot of performances have been supported and put on by Dance in Devon and I have been lucky to be part of each one.
The Torbay Dance Platform was a ... Read More
A really positive two weeks here! I have successfully created this issue of DANNI to be sent out in the middle of March. At first it seemed an awfully large project, but thanks to the detailed guide, I managed to collate the first sections in a morning at the office. ... Read More
In November 2015, Dance in Devon gave Ellen Welch, one young local dancer, the opportunity to perform in the world premier of the stage show ‘Gangsta Granny’. This was originally a children’s book written by the UK’s leading children’s author David Walliams. The role included rehearsing with the cast ... Read More
These past two weeks the idea of ownership of work has really become a topic of interest to me. It started with this week’s Attik Youth Class, when a student commented at the end of the session: ‘I liked that you didn’t tell us what to do, you gave us ... Read More
My first month at Dance in Devon is complete! It’s been brilliant and exhausting, and so rewarding. I can tell that it has been a very steep learning curve for me, by how many skills I have acquired in this short time. I can adequately use most Microsoft office programmes ... Read More
This week has passed in whirlwind. I feel like I am beginning to find my feet a little. On Thursday I took part in a ‘Falls Prevention’ training day as part of the Best Foot Forward Project. This project is aimed at preventing elderly people, with Dementia or Parkinson’s from ... Read More
I have enjoyed my first week at Dance in Devon very much! All of the staff are very friendly and have guided me fantastically through working on a Windows PC. (I am an avid Mac user at home). I have learnt how to use both Microsoft Publisher, Twitter, and Google ... Read More
Heather Walrond Company is a newly established professional dance company based in Devon lead by Artistic Director Heather Walrond. The company’s vision is to connect people from all over the world through dance and create touring work that is influenced by cultures, captivating and accessible to all ages. Heather is ... Read More
Viv Gordon is a professional dance artist who has lifelong mental health issues. As is the founder and Artistic Director of Mean Feet Dance in Somerset specialising in dance for individual and collective wellbeing, Viv’s passionate about working with people of all ages and abilities, particularly those on the margins ... Read More
‘Bayadère – The Ninth Life’ is the latest work by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, offering an imaginative re-awakening of the 19th Century ballet ‘La Bayadère’ by French choreographer Petipa.
The original ballet is a fantastical celebration of the orient, showcasing a saga of Indian warriors and temple dancers, through a lens of ... Read More
Michelle Wilkinson is a movement artist and practitioner based in East Devon. As part of Dance in Devon’s Dance Card Michelle has written a blog following her current project ‘Moving Marks Installation’ March 19th – May 3rd at the Neo:gallery in a shopping precinct in Bolton. The project ... Read More
Last week the Richard Alston Dance Company returned to the Exeter Northcott Theatre to present a triple bill of work, including their new piece ‘NOMADIC’. The night began with Alston’s classic ‘Overdrive’ - lead by the relentless rhythms of the electronically composed accompaniment by Terry Riley, the piece presents itself ... Read More
On Tuesday 17th March, I attended the inaugural Torbay Culture Forum Event – ‘Culture: Living Well.’ A conference focusing on the cultural strategy programme ‘Enjoy, talk, do, be’ a framework that ‘represents a key opportunity to harness the value of culture and create conditions in which to address post-recession ... Read More
Michelle Wilkinson is a movement artist and practitioner based in East Devon. As part of Dance in Devon's Dance Card Michelle has written a blog about her firthcoming project ‘Moving Marks Installation’ March 19th – May 3rd at the Neo:gallery in a shopping precinct in Bolton. The project is supported ... Read More
In January 2015 Jane Mason (pictured) was invited to accompany The Point's Creative Producer Sacha Lee to Dance Exchange in Washington DC, to attend 'The Winter Institute', a four day workshop asking 'What is the Role of Artists in Building Community?' This unique opportunity was funded by The Point and ... Read More
I am now in post at Dance in Devon and busy getting stuck in to our upcoming projects. Over the coming months I will be visiting our home-bases in Ilfracombe, Great Torrington, Exeter and Torbay. On my travels, I hope to meet many of you to get ... Read More
B:spoke Arts Collective were given Space to Play with Dance in Devon as part of our CPD programme for dance artists in Devon. B:spoke have shared a video documenting what they 'played' with in the studio in summer 2014.
In November Pavilion Dance South West in partnership with Dance in Devon ran Young Choreographers South West residential weekend with Russell Maliphant at Dartington. The programme aimed to enable dedicated and talented young dancers to be challenged and nurtured as critics, performers and also as choreographers. Dan Martin, originally from Bath, was a student ... Read More
On the morning of the 1st October, coaches and taxis started to arrive on the Dartington Estate; we were first greeted by the Dawlish Dancers equipped with mops, brushes and marigolds ahead of their performance. Of course it was International Older Peoples Day and this time it was ambitions! Following ... Read More
Jasmine Ricketts, is an Exeter University graduate and Creative Shed 2014 alumni. Jasmine tells Dance in Devon about her choreography and making Blink. Blink was performed at Northcott as part of the RAW Emerging Arts Platform.
“I am combining my interest in dance with what I have learnt during ... Read More
Charlotte Eatock is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker and teacher. As part of Dance in Devon and Exeter Northcott’s Space to Play programme Charlotte has been researching and developing her interest in making dance for film. No.1 Sophie and Bella, is the first in the series, made with support from Dance ... Read More