Phoenix Dance Theatre: Particle Velocity

Following the success of 2012's Crossing Points, Phoenix Dance Theatre returns to the Playhouse with a performance that is alive with music and sound.

Performed to a specially commissioned score, Phoenix Artistic Director Sharon Watson's latest work sees dancers blending movement and music from on stage musicians to create a unique, abstract piece of theatre. Specialising in explosive, powerful dance, Douglas Thorpe's newest piece for the company is a blistering duet that features his trademark raw, visceral choreography.

One of the country's most exciting emerging talents, Jose Agudo's unforgettable new solo sees a single dancer fill the stage with physical, intense dance.Completing the bill is celebrated choreographer Richard Alston's first work for Phoenix; a poignant piece that takes its inspiration from Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello.

Phoneix Dance Education department are now taking bookings for dance workshops linked to this performance. Ideal either pre or post performance, the workshops give students an insight into one of the pieces they will see.

These workshops allow students to test our their own choreographic skills, providing a fun and creative learning session for younger students to a more structured session for Secondary and Higher Education Students.

All groups who book rep workshops will receive a free teaching resource pack.

Workshops are available between 28 January - 8 February 2013.  Lecture demonstrations will also be offered w/c 21st January. Book a workshop or lecture demonstration by 18th January and receive a 15% discount.

To discuss your groups' specific needs or to make a booking please contact the Education department on 0113 236 8130 or email Lauren Houghton (Education Co-ordinator).