Echo Echo has announced it’s busy workshop programme for April to June 2010. This term includes the regular weekly children’s, youth and adult classes but with a twist.
Each group will be working on the development of the company’s biggest production yet- The Chess Piece. Some participants will be asked to perform in the shows in June.
The classes are part of Echo Echo’s Into Contact Programme, which is a Connections project funded by Legacy Trust UK and managed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The Chess Piece production has been granted the prestigious Inspire Mark, which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the London 2012 Games.
All weekly classes recommence on the week beginning Monday 11th April and spaces are limited so anyone interested is advised to book ASAP.
Also, scheduled for the upcoming months: Tango workshops with Leilani Weis, Sunday Sessions, and a Contact Improvisation Weekend Workshop on 5th and 6th June.
For full details of upcoming events, visit www.echoechodance.com or contact the office on +44(0)28 7134 2266 or email info@echoechodance.com.
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company receive £125,000 for three year Legacy project in lead up to London 2012 Olympics
Northern Ireland’s leading contemporary dance company, Echo Echo will launch its unique three-year programme- Into Contact- in April. The project received £125,000 funding from the Legacy Trust UK Connections Programme, which is managed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The Derry based Dance Company is one of six lead organisations involved in Northern Ireland’s Connections programme; part of Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Echo Echo’s Into Contact programme will use this funding to develop and deliver an outstanding programme of sport themed dance events in partnership with other organisations, emphasising the skill, beauty and magic of dance and sport.
It will include three high profile performance events, a strand focused on the development of dance and movement in the education sector and an audience development element- all of which are aimed at providing a lasting legacy for people long after the 2012 London Olympics.
Artistic Director of Echo Echo Steve Batts said:
“At first glance there would seem to be a natural and easy connection between dance and sport, but does the connection really go much deeper than the seemingly obvious shared physicality in the two areas? We are very grateful for the opportunity to explore this in a thoughtful and rather unusual way. We hope and believe that our work throughout this project, in both the artistic and outreach elements will be exciting, stimulating and worthwhile.”
Dugald Mackie, Chair of Legacy Trust UK said:
“The benefits of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be felt not just in London but throughout the UK. The Games are a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland to millions of people across the world. We believe that projects such as Echo Echo’s Into Contact will inspire and encourage people throughout Northern Ireland to get involved and will help leave a lasting legacy for the region.”
The launch event will be held on Tuesday 27th April and will be followed by Echo Echo’s performance evening Interactions. The dance ensemble will show solos, duets and group pieces– some serious, some wacky – encouraged by Artistic Director Steve Batts to take risks and let their imagination fly.
The launch is an open event and all are welcome. Tickets for Interactions are free and are available from The Waterside Theatre box office on 028 7131 4000.
If you would like more information about Echo Echo’s Into Contact programme or are interested in getting involved, contact the Echo Echo office on 028 7134 2266, email info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com.
Into Contact is funded by the Legacy trust UK Connections Programme which is managed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The Derry based Dance Company is one of six lead organisations involved in Northern Ireland’s Connections programme; part of Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Echo Echo’s Into Contact programme will use this funding to develop and deliver an outstanding programme of sport themed dance events in partnership with other organisations, emphasising the skill, beauty and magic of dance and sport.
It will include three high profile performance events, a strand focused on the development of dance and movement in the education sector and an audience development element- all of which are aimed at providing a lasting legacy for people long after the 2012 London Olympics.
Artistic Director of Echo Echo Steve Batts said:
“At first glance there would seem to be a natural and easy connection between dance and sport, but does the connection really go much deeper than the seemingly obvious shared physicality in the two areas? We are very grateful for the opportunity to explore this in a thoughtful and rather unusual way. We hope and believe that our work throughout this project, in both the artistic and outreach elements will be exciting, stimulating and worthwhile.”
Dugald Mackie, Chair of Legacy Trust UK said:
“The benefits of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be felt not just in London but throughout the UK. The Games are a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland to millions of people across the world. We believe that projects such as Echo Echo’s Into Contact will inspire and encourage people throughout Northern Ireland to get involved and will help leave a lasting legacy for the region.”
The launch event will be held on Tuesday 27th April and will be followed by Echo Echo’s performance evening Interactions. The dance ensemble will show solos, duets and group pieces– some serious, some wacky – encouraged by Artistic Director Steve Batts to take risks and let their imagination fly.
The launch is an open event and all are welcome. Tickets for Interactions are free and are available from The Waterside Theatre box office on 028 7131 4000.
If you would like more information about Echo Echo’s Into Contact programme or are interested in getting involved, contact the Echo Echo office on 028 7134 2266, email info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com.
Into Contact is funded by the Legacy trust UK Connections Programme which is managed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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