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Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/3332/Ivo-Dimchev-BulgariaBelgium/462 Blood, poetry and music from the white whore's boudoir. Lili Handel explores the idea of the human body as a subject of physical and aesthetic consumption.

Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/3332/Noe-Soulier-BelgiumFrance/472 A performance exploring the relations between movements and thoughts, Noé Soulier composes disparate theoretical argumentations through the use of choreographic, musical or cinematic tools.

Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/3332/Beth-Gill-USA/456 Recipient of multiple Bessie awards, Electric Midwife is a performance of symmetry in which two trios of women mirror each other's movements with a kind of hyper-precision, creating an intricately patterned tapestry.

Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/wendy-houstoun 50 ACTS is a spirited retaliation against ageism and other modern rubbish involving Manifestos, Random Acts, Small dances and Big Ideas, Ghostly appearances, Invisibility, Stupidity, and Much, Much More.

Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/sudermann-s-derberg-netherlands Sharing a fascination for all those aspects of language that cannot be found in a dictionary, this duo is increasingly convinced that we meet not so much to converse, as to sing and dance with each other in an intriguing game; the composing of language.

Part of Dance Umbrella 2012 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk/3332/Fabian-Barba-EcuadorBelgium/460 Fascinated by the work of one of the pioneers of modern dance, Barba quotes from a wide selection of Mary Wigman's work, further developing the tension between his reconstruction and her original.

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster's (C12 Dance Theatre) SUSPECT NUMBER 4 was part of DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE, presented in MERCE CIRCUS. http://www.c-12dancetheatre.com/ DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE was a programme of five short films by UK based artists inspired by Merce Cunningham -- his influence on them, their practices and working methods. These films were presented as part of MERCE CIRCUS, an intensive weekend and rare opportunity to interact with the multi-faceted work of Merce Cunningham, one of the world's choreographic greats. Taking place at Stratford Circus in east London, October 2011, Merce Circus was born out of a partnership between Dance Umbrella, East London Dance and the Barbican with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. This film was commissioned by East London Dance as part of MERCE CIRCUS (1-2 October 2011). MERCE CIRCUS was presented by the Barbican, Dance Umbrella and East London Dance as part of Dance Umbrella 2011.

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Simeon Qsyea's (Birdgang) SHADOW MEN was part of DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE presented in MERCE CIRCUS, October 2011. http://www.facebook.com/simeonqsyea DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE was a programme of five short films by UK based artists inspired by Merce Cunningham -- his influence on them, their practices and working methods. These films were presented as part of MERCE CIRCUS, an intensive weekend and rare opportunity to interact with the multi-faceted work of Merce Cunningham, one of the world's choreographic greats. Taking place at Stratford Circus in east London, October 2011, Merce Circus was born out of a partnership between Dance Umbrella, East London Dance and the Barbican with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. This film was commissioned by East London Dance as part of MERCE CIRCUS (1-2 October 2011). MERCE CIRCUS was presented by the Barbican, Dance Umbrella and East London Dance as part of Dance Umbrella 2011.

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Rosie Whitney-Fish - OPEN ENDED SPACE was part of DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE presented in MERCE CIRCUS, October 2011. http://www.rosiewhitneyfish.com/ DANCE MOVIES ON MERCE was a programme of five short films by UK based artists inspired by Merce Cunningham -- his influence on them, their practices and working methods. These films were presented as part of MERCE CIRCUS, an intensive weekend and rare opportunity to interact with the multi-faceted work of Merce Cunningham, one of the world's choreographic greats. Taking place at Stratford Circus in east London, October 2011, Merce Circus was born out of a partnership between Dance Umbrella, East London Dance and the Barbican with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. This film was commissioned by East London Dance as part of MERCE CIRCUS (1-2 October 2011). MERCE CIRCUS was presented by the Barbican, Dance Umbrella and East London Dance as part of Dance Umbrella 2011.

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk As part of Dance Umbrella 2011 and on its final visit to the UK before disbanding at the end of the year, Merce Cunningham Dance Company performs in east London for the first time. The Company takes up residence with East London Dance at Stratford Circus for an intensive weekend, providing an opportunity for fans and new audiences alike to interact directly with the multi-faceted work of one of the world's choreographic greats. A unique presentation, MERCE CIRCUS includes performances of Squaregame (1976) combined with films and other events taking place all over the building. There is even an opportunity to try out and perform a short Cunningham piece, Field Dances (1963). MERCE CIRCUS was presented by Dance Umbrella, the Barbican and East London Dance. Film by Scott Murden danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Part of Dance Umbrella 2011, SQUARE DANCES was a free outdoor event in four squares in Central London. Like migrating birds arriving as unexpectedly as they dispersed, up to 200 dancers of all ages fleetingly animated these quiet atmospheric spaces in an epic yet intimate way. Audiences chose to journey between the squares to see all four dances or enjoy a single one. Each distinctive event was accompanied by the resonant sound of live bells ranging from a single toll to a specially commissioned score by Terry Mann. With its quietly intense style, SQUARE DANCES transformed audiences' perception of these peaceful spaces, heightening the atmosphere and providing powerful yet delicate images. SQUARE DANCES was commissioned and produced by Dance Umbrella in association with Rosemary Lee Projects and Arts Admin. Supported by The Place. Square Dances was sponsored by Bloomberg and the National Lottery Fund. Film by Roswitha Chesher. danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Trevor Carlson, Executive Director of Merce Cunningham Dance Company talks about the FINAL LONDON SEASON and MERCE CIRCUS, part of Dance Umbrella 2011. The FINAL LONDON SEASON presents a wealth of inspiring choreography by Merce Cunningham which has influenced generations of choreographers and dancers. This will be the last opportunity the UK public has to engage with Cunningham's work danced by the company he trained. The season includes Programme 1: Pond Way / Second Hand / Antic Meet, Programme 2: Roaratorio, and Programme 3: RainForest / BIPED. Merce Cunningham Dance Company also performs in east London for the first time. The Company takes up residence with East London Dance at Stratford Circus for an intensive weekend, providing an opportunity for fans and new audiences alike to interact directly with the multi-faceted work of one of the world's choreographic greats. A unique presentation, MERCE CIRCUS includes performances of Squaregame (1976) combined with films and other events taking place all over the building. There is even an opportunity to try out and perform a short Cunningham piece, Field Dances (1963) -- wear comfortable street clothes (lycra bodysuits not required!). www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Part of Dance Umbrella 2011. Matthias Sperling and Rachel Krische don superhero lycra and delve boldy into the relationship between body and mind. Both humorous and deadly serious, Do Not Be Afraid explores the notion that dancers might possess the unique superpower of allowing an audience to see the mind through the body. These two gifted artists form a delightful combination and are bound to entertain with their dead-pan wit. www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Part of Dance Umbrella 2011. Mamela Nyamza's autobiographical and passionate HATCHED reveals an intriguing tension between Western balletic conventions and traditional African forms. A moving and evocative piece, HATCHED conveys the challenging issues of a woman's evolving sexuality within the customary rites and rituals of marriage. www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Part of Dance Umbrella 2011. A hit in Dance Umbrella 2009, the irresistibly vibrant Nelisiwe Xaba returns with an audio-visual spectacle and homage to the woman known as 'Venus Hottentot'. Using extraordinary costumes and a playful use of objects, Xaba translates the story of this exploited woman into a moving vision of the African woman's body today. danceumbrella.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/danceumbrellauk Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DanceUmbrella http://www.danceumbrella.co.uk Part of Dance Umbrella 2011. The most recent in a series of duets initiated by Monika Gintersdorf and Knut Klassen, LOGOBI 05 is a brilliant and entertaining meeting of different cultures and contexts. Richard Siegal, formerly a dancer with William Forsythe's Ballet Frankfurt, meets Frank Edmond Yao from the Ivory Coast for a lively and informal discussion and exchange of each other's dance forms. Yao's and Siegal's intense physicality is arresting, their generous enthusiasm infectious and the journey with them one worth taking. danceumbrella.co.uk