dance art journal

Rebellious yet joyous, fun with a dash of fury, Charlotte Mclean and Jack Anderson’s not for glory has premiered at Edinburgh Fringe and runs until 23 August ahead of Scottish tour next year. A reworking of traditional dance forms, we sat down with Charlotte and Jack to discover more. Q: Tell us about not for glory? Charlotte: We describe not for glory as a restless, rebellio...

This Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performer and drag artist Nelly Kelly presents the world premiere of their timely, mischievous and political new work Transmission at Summerhall from Wednesday 19 – Sunday 23 August, 7.15pm, following a preview performance on Tuesday 18 August, as part of the Made in Scotland programme. Produced by Sanctuary Queer Arts, and co-created with awar...

This year, award-winning choreographer Hayley Earlam will present her new work Brrr at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 August, as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase. A leader in the practice of sensory choreography and integrated performance, Earlam is a dance artist, choreographer and facilitator based in Glasgow whose work centres inclusivity....

Words by Jo Leask. I spoke to Australian Aboriginal queer dance artist Joel Bray ahead of Daddy, his immersive and participatory show that he’s performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. New to Edinburgh, Bray arrives with a work that has already toured several times in Europe and the UK to enthusiastic reviews. The show combines humour, audience participation and personal ...

Words by Paula Catalina Riofrio. Whilst an art form like dance is edgeless and connective, artists from all over the world have to deal with the shame of bureaucratic borders to perform or extend their practices. Since February 2020, the Global Talent Visa has offered a streamlined route for leaders in the Arts and Culture to live and work in the UK. On paper it doesn’t appea...