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ELIOT SMITH DANCE ANNOUNCES 10 YEAR VISION
POSTED 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
From Northumberland to the World.
As part of Vision in Motion, Eliot Smith Dance’s 15th Anniversary Celebration, we are proud to announce our 10-Year Vision, setting out our ambitions for the next decade.
Rooted in Northumberland and the North East, our vision looks ahead to a future of ambitious contemporary dance, greater opportunities for artists and communities, and new national and international connections.
2036 starts here.
Discover the full vision by clicking here.
ELIOT SMITH DANCE HAS APPOINTED A NEW CREATIVE ADMINISTRATOR
POSTED 10 AUGUST 2026
We are delighted to announce that Adianna Apodaca (she/her) has joined Eliot Smith Dance as our new Creative Administrator.
Following a strong response to the role, we were inspired by the diversity, passion and experience of everyone who applied. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to every applicant for taking the time to apply and share their interest in Eliot Smith Dance.
Adianna joins us at an exciting moment as we celebrate 15 years of Eliot Smith Dance and look towards the company’s next chapter. Her appointment marks an important step in strengthening our core team as we continue to grow and develop.
Adianna said: “Joining Eliot Smith Dance during the company’s 15th anniversary season is both a privilege and an exciting milestone. I am thrilled to be joining such a talented and dedicated team of artists and collaborators, and to be working alongside Eliot as ESD enters this next chapter. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth, supporting its creative and community ambitions, and helping bring its upcoming projects to life.”
Creative Director Eliot Smith said:
“I am delighted to welcome Adianna to Eliot Smith Dance. This is a very special and significant moment for the company as we take an important step in developing our core team and strengthening the creative and administrative foundations of ESD. Having led and developed the company over the past 15 years, I am excited to be building this next chapter alongside Adianna, our Board, artists, partners and communities. Adianna brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and creativity, and I look forward to working together as we shape the future of ESD and continue to develop our artistic and community ambitions over the coming months."
This appointment has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Arts Council England through National Lottery Project Grants. Their investment is helping us develop our organisational capacity, support our growing team, and realise the next stage of our artistic and community ambitions.
Find out more about Adianna by clicking here.
DANCE WITH PRIDE
POSTED 25 JULY 2026
Eliot Smith Dance was proud to take part in our fourth Newcastle Pride march— the City we call home.
To find out more please click here.
ANNOUNCING 2026 AUTUMN SEASON
POSTED 1 JULY 2026
To conclude its year-long 15th Anniversary celebrations, Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) returns this autumn with a season of performances, exhibitions and community projects across the North East.
Discover now by clicking here.
