| NETWORK MEMBERS - DANCE, CIRCUS AND STREET PERFORMANCE
AKADEMI SOUTH ASIAN DANCE UK
www.akademi.co.uk
Akademi works to enhance the practice, understanding and appreciation of South Asian Dance across the UK within a contemporary artistic, social and educational context.
Contact: Mira Kaushik, Director, on 020 7691 3210 or by email on mira@akademi.co.uk
BASSLINE CIRCUS
www.basslinecircus.org
Bassline Circus creates cutting-edge, thought-provoking theatre and circus performances for diverse young audiences, set in a big top tent.
Contact: Kerry Veitch, Co-ordinator on 07788 573199, or by email on kerry@basslinecircus.org
BUREAU OF SILLY IDEAS
The Bureau of Silly ideas is a collective of actors, street art performers, machine technicians and writers who attempt to cross traditional divides in the presentation of circus, drama and street arts. Over the last few years BOSi have been working on projects that focus on construction, architecture and public space.
Contact: Roger Gor on 020 7095 9666, or by email on rogergor@gmail.com
CIRCOMEDIA
www.circomedia.com
Circomedia is Britain ’s leading centre for contemporary circus with physical theatre, it offers professional training courses in circus skills and physical theatre. Circomedia also provides professional circus and street entertainers and shows, outreach and teambuilding workshops.
Contact: William Pritchard by email on WilliamPritchard@circomedia.com
THE CIRCUS SPACE
www.thecircusspace.co.uk
The Circus Space enables the creation of excellent and innovative circus. Their diverse range of work includes the UK's only degree-level education in Circus Arts which is supported at either side by a structured training programme for under-18's and professional development opportunities for aspiring and established performers.
Contact: Eira Gibson, Youth Programme Manager on 020 7729 9522 or by email on eira@thecircusspace.co.uk
CIRQUE BIJOU
www.cirquebijou.co.uk
Cirque Bijou combines the worlds of circus, dance, pyrotechnics and physical theatre to create shows and animations for celebratory events worldwide.
Contact: Julian Bracey on 0117 902 9730 or by email on julian@cirquebijou.co.uk
COCOLOCO
www.cocoloco.co.uk
A performance company based in Dalston, London. They surprise audiences by juxtaposing a strange character or scene in a normal situation or perhaps infiltrating the commonplace with an increasingly obvious peculiarity. They work for corporate parties, teach at drama/art colleges, perform in galleries and street festivals.
Contact: Helen Statman on 020 7254 0376 or be email on helen@cocoloco.co.uk
COMIC CHARACTER CREATIONS COMPANY
http://www.comiccharactercreations.com
Hilarious street theatre. Spacemen, lost ramblers, ugly tarts, rich beggars, living portraits, hairy flashers, sleepwalkers, tart and vicar, pregnant man, and the world record attempt at apathy.
Contact: Natasha Bolonkin, Artistic Director, on 07980 397992 or email natasha@comiccharactercreations.com
EXPRESSIVE FEAT PRODUCTIONS
http://www.exfeat.com
Expressive Feat Productions create contemporary work that merges circus, dance, theatre and performance. Pieces created are site specific or touring and often confront key issues of our time. Based in Kent they run regular training for adults and young people with an emphasis on creative and shared learning practices.
Contact: Tina Carter on 01227 280399 or by email on info@exfeat.com
FOOLS PARADISE
www.circelation.co.uk
Fool's Paradise Ltd was formed in 1991. Our knowledge means we are in a unique position to provide you with everything you need for a great experience. We specialise in providing all scales of events with quality contemporary outdoor performance, cabaret and installations. We always see performers in action before we work with them so we can guarantee a high standard from those we recommend. We handle all essential paperwork, provide you with publicity material and liaise fully between UK/International artistes and event organisers to ensure everything goes smoothly and according to plan.
Contact: Jo Burgess or Nicki Street on (+44) 01392 454160 or by email on fools@foolsparadise.co.uk
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIGGING
www.highperformancerigging.com
High Performance specialises in circus rigging solutions. Their specialist team have direct roots as aerial artists in circus & showbusiness.
Contact: Bryan Donaldson on 07884 466014 or by email on highperformanceproductions@msn.com
INDEPENDENT STREET ARTS NETWORK (ISAN)
www.streetartsnetwork.org.uk
ISAN is an independent group of presenters and promoters of street arts throughout the UK working to develop the art form through networking, information, collaboration, lobbying, training and advocacy. ISAN Membership is also open to individuals and organisations who actively support the development of street arts in their professional work.
Contact: Julian Rudd, Co-ordinator on 020 8469 1301, or by email on mail@streetartsnetwork.org.uk
LONDON YOUTH DANCE
www.londonyouthdance.com
London Youth Dance is dedicated to raising the profile and supporting youth dance in London. London Youth Dance receives funding from both ACE and Youth Dance England and in so doing is part of the new national infrastructure created by the Next Steps and Dance Links projects.
London Youth Dance exists to:
• Raise the profile of Youth Dance in London
• Advocate for youth dance in London
• Facilitate partnerships and share information between youth dance providers across the capital
• To raise awareness of youth dance within the wider youth arts sector and beyond.
Contact: Melanie Nix,
Project Manager
on 020 7863 8117 or by email on melanie.nix@londonyouthdance.com
SOLAR
www.projectsolar.co.uk
SOLAR’s internationally renowned and groundbreaking ‘Modus Illuminatis’ FireShow blends classic Street Theater, Circus, Dance, Mime, Acrobatics and Comedy with the beautiful element of Fire, making ‘Modus Illuminati’ a stunning visual experience and wonderfully entertaining spectacle. Feel the Flame.
Contact: Rob Bloor, Creaive Director on 07753 413454 or by email on: phirenix@yahoo.co.uk
SCARABEUS
www.scarabeus.co.uk
Scarabeus has worked in the UK for the last 20 years, performing site-specific aerial, stilt acrobatic and multi-disciplinary visual theatre work and have an international reputation for creating beautiful and spectacular shows.
Previous performances created for unusual outdoors (and indoors) locations include work commissioned by the Greenwich and Dockland¹s Festival, Salisbury Festival, the Natural History Museum, the British Library, Killarney Festival in Ireland, the Museum Of on the South Bank, City Hall in London and a giant satellite dish in Trinidad.
Contact: Daniela Essart, Artistic Director on 020 7281 7493 or by email on info@scarabeus.co.uk
State of Emergency Ltd
www.stateofemergencyltd.com
State of Emergency ltd is at the forefront pushing boundaries in the development and profile of black dance in the UK. By making positive changes in our national dance ecology and gaining both national and international recognition, State of Emergency works towards creating a strong place for black dance in the national culture.
Contact: Deborah Baddoo, Artistic Director on 01823 334750 or by email on
deborah@stateofemergencyltd.com
THE WORLD FAMOUS
www.theworldfamous.co.uk
The World Famous is an internationally acclaimed company of creative pyrotechnicians, with a passion for playing with fire. They work at all scales, from massive firework displays to intimate installations, often (but not always) outdoors. Their work is created in collaboration with leading artists from all fields for high profile corporate clients and festivals.
Contact: Mike Roberts, Director, on 01732 852002 or by email on mike@theworldfamous.co.uk |
