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Overview
ESD Presents is a biennial dance event produced by Eliot Smith Dance (ESD). The event aims to inform, celebrate, and foster creative conversations around the work of influential dance makers.
Taking place every two years, ESD Presents is held during the last week of July in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It offers unique opportunities for both dancers in training and professionals to engage in an intensive program, alongside lectures, forums, and performances for the public to enjoy.
Next Event
Dance Celebrant
28 July - 02 August, 2025
Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sir Robert Cohan CBE
In partnership with Sir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy
Robert Cohan CBE, Aug 1987 I © Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement
Intensive
Join the Cohan inspired intensive
for dancers-in-training and professionals 18+
Dancer Yamit Salazar | Photographer Darren Irwin
Public Events
Lecture - Brief History of Robert Cohan
Mon 28 July, 15:30, Dance City, The Corner Room
Cohan Rehearsing. Anthony Crickmay supplied by the Sir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy with permission of the V&A Museum and Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement
Gala Performance
Sat 02 August, 19:00, Dance City Theatre
Cohan in 2005. Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy Stock Photo
Open Forum Discussion
Sat 02 August, 20:15, Dance City Theatre
Theatre Talks. Supplied by WIX
Acknowledegment
Friends of ESD, Richard Chen See, and Anonymous Donors
Past Events
2023
ESD Presents Paul Taylor, in partnership with Paul Taylor Dance Foundation
Paul Taylor. Photo: Maxine Hicks. Image courtesy of Paul Taylor Dance Foundation
2021
ESD Presents Martha Graham in partnership with The Martha Graham Centre of Contemporary Dance
Martha Graham in 'Herodiade'. Photo by Chris Alexander. Image courtesy of Martha Graham Resources, a division of The Martha Graham Centre of Contemporary Dance