Integral (2008)
A short ‘research’ based performance which integrated live video manipulation and projection as the sole source of light.
Performers: Kate Durrant, Andy Edwards, Diccon Hogger, Jack Stinton.
Music: Hybernation
Supported by: Yorkshire Dance
Performances: Ely Cathedral, Live Art Platform Colchester, Yorkshire Dance Centre
Agree To Disagree (2007 – 2008)
This performance explored how individuals communicate with others and how we can keep our own identity within a group.
base dance collaborated with Community Dance Wales involving 6 professionals and 70 young dancers from 6 boroughs in South Wales.
Performances: Grand Pavillion, Porthcawl, Blackwood Miners Institute, Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale.
Barred #2 (2006)
This 10 minute ‘taster’ of dance and animation using MAX MPS computer software, ‘live’ cameras and projection as the main source of light was created during FACETS 2006, an international dance and technology choreographic lab based in Bangalore, India.
Supported by: Arts Council and Essexdance
Performers: Megan Bridge, Nikki Penfold, Tomomi Yamauchi, Bertwin D’Souza, Vikrant Johrie, Prithvi Vi Raj, Shampa
Collaborators: Dr Joseph Hyde (UK based visual/music artist)
Kunicho Matzuo (Japanese visual artist)
Chair (2006)
An armchair is a man’s castle. Three men push the boundaries in a physical game of power. They risk all to be rewarded with a comfy seat.
Performers: Andy Edwards, Diccon Hogger, Steve Hill
Past Work:
Film – Comebye (2007) Supported by Welsh Independent Dance and Widelode
Film – Forwards Backwards (2007) supported by Welsh Independent Dance and Widelode
Barred#1 (2005)
Catatonic Re:Flex (2003)
Just 4 Too (2003)
Do your thing (2002)
Future events. . .
LIVE – Integral – A fully developed work exploring the use of CCTV, video tracking and the issues of personal privacy. Using projections as the sole source of light.
LIVE – Batteries Not Included Tour – A small scale tour of Integral and the Chair works in the eastern region and Yorkshire.
FILM – Kitchen Dances – An interactive installation work which is based on lots of short films of people dancing in their own kitchen. It’s an exploration of an individual’s use of a space in an untraditional way.
For more information of future base dance events, or to join the companies mailing list please contact info@basedance.co.uk
