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CALL OUT FOR COMMUNITY DANCE WORK
POSTED 24 APRIL 2025​
Are you aged 40 or over and living in South East Northumberland or the surrounding areas? Are you looking for a creative, confidence-boosting, and energising new experience? We want you to be part of a powerful new community dance piece by Eliot Smith Dance!
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Following the success of ESD’s bold community work Haway the Lasses, this next chapter continues the journey — drawing inspiration from the iconic work of Sir Robert Cohan CBE, one of the UK’s most influential choreographers. This exciting opportunity is part of ESD Presents Robert Cohan.
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No dance experience? No problem! This is about celebrating community, creativity, and the power of movement together.
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Rehearsals:
Sunday 20 & Sunday 27 July 2025
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Woodhorn Museum, near Ashington
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Performance:
Saturday 02 August 2025
Dance City Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Arrival from 16:00
Curtain up at 19:30
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This is a unique chance to work with a professional dance company, perform on a professional stage, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. You'll boost your confidence, unlock creativity, and feel great moving your body in new ways.
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Full details will be shared at the first rehearsal.
Spaces are limited – don’t miss your chance to be part of something special!
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We have reached full capacity.
If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please email your expression of interest to: info@eliotsmithdance.com
For questions or further information, please contact education@eliotsmithdance.com
WE'RE HIRING AN ACCOUNTANCY PARTNER
POSTED 24 APRIL 2025​
Eliot Smith Company Limited, a not-for-profit dance company, is inviting bids from accountancy firms to support our growing and ambitious company. With a turnover of approximately £100,000, we deliver high-quality, socially engaged dance programmes
across the UK and internationally.
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Deadline for submission extended: 20 June 2025
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To find out more please click here.​
ESD PERFORMS IN DENMARK
POSTED 16 APRIL 2025​
In August 2025, Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) will collaborate with Danish-based artists Liv Vester Larsen (musician, composer, and sound artist) and visual artist Nanna Rosenfeldt-Olsen to create MERGING — a new cross-aesthetic performance exploring the intersection of dance, music, and visual art. The project is produced in partnership with Åsen Teater and Maskinhallen in Vendsyssel, Denmark.
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Find out more by clicking here.
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For Press Release, please click here.
ESD PRESENTS ROBERT COHAN
POSTED 17 MARCH 2025​
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is proud to announce the third edition of ESD Presents, a biennial event that celebrates the work of influential dance makers. Taking place from 28 July to 02 August 2025 at Dance City’s purpose-built dance house in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, this year’s event will honour the extraordinary legacy of Sir Robert Cohan CBE, the renowned choreographer and pioneer of British contemporary dance. The event is held in partnership with the Sir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy.​​
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Find out more by clicking here.
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For Press Release, please click here.
ELIOT SMITH DANCE 2025 SUMMER SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
POSTED 14 FEBRUARY 2025​
ESD is excited to announce its 2025 Summer Season, featuring a captivating candlelight performance, the return of ESD Presents, an international collaboration in Denmark, and community outreach.
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Human | Candlelight
Immerse yourself in an intimate, candlelit experience with Human | Candlelight, a solo performance by Eliot Smith, performed by Yamit Salazar and accompanied by an original score by Adam Johnson. This debut performance at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre takes place on June 4th at 7:30 PM, followed by a post-show talk.
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Community Outreach
ESD will re-stage HAWAY THE LASSES with community participants from South-East Northumberland and deliver Pit-Dance workshops for local children in June.
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ESD Presents 2025
In July, ESD Presents returns to Dance City, Newcastle, celebrating dance innovation. Details and the announcement of the dance celebrant will be released in March 2025.
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MERGE
ESD will co-create an interdisciplinary performance in Denmark, exploring sustainable transformation with Danish artists Liv Vester Larsen and Nanna Rossenfeldt. This international project promotes sustainable touring practices.
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Human Online
A new recording of Human will be available online in June for those unable to attend in person.
Find out more and stay connected for updates and ticket information by clicking here.
ELIOT SMITH DANCE RECEIVE FUNDING FROM ABDERRAHIM CRICKMAY CHARITABLE TRUST FOR ESD PRESENTS
POSTED 07 FEBRUARY 2025
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Eliot Smith Dance is thrilled to receive funding from the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement to support the upcoming ESD Presents event in summer 2025. The event will take place in July 2025 at Dance City’s state-of-the-art dance facility in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. The featured dance celebrant and additional event details will be announced in early March 2025.
To find out more, please click here.
ANNOUNCING PITMAN Re-Discovered on ESD Online
POSTED 16 JANUARY 2025
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Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is proud to announce Eliot Smith acclaimed staged work, PITMAN into a cinematic experience.
To find out more, please click here.
Press Release, please click here.
ANNOUNCING SPRING 2025 SEASON 'PITMAN'
POSTED 07 JANUARY 2025
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Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is back on the road this spring, with Eliot Smith's signature works, PITMAN. Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance.
To find out more, please click here.
Press Release, please click here.
