Macau Arts Festival, China

An official UK NOW event:

合作伙伴: 香港英國文化協會 / In partnership with the British Council Hong Kong

30 May – 1 June 2012

Zagreb Dance Festival

UK dates:

15 – 24 June MAC, Birmingham

www.macarts.co.uk 0121 446 3232

“lmmerse yourself in I lnfinite – a fascinating integration of live dance and digital technology and the everyday melts away into a bravura haze of cosmic imponderables.” **** Mary Brennan, The Herald

Performance Times:

Fri 15 – Sat 23 Jun, 6.30 & 8.00pm

(Sun 17 6.30 only, closed Mon 18 Jun )

Graphic patterns slice through the space, glow­ing cubes fracture into a myriad of miniscule squares and pools of light hover in the air like oil on water. Captivating imagery and refined movement draw you within centimetres of our performer who moves between robotic isolation and liquid fluidity. Set in a white, digitally animated environment, I Infinite is a mesmerising meditation on the digital world’s quest to re-create life.

A collaboration between choreographer Tom Dale, digital artist Barret Hodgson and dancer Maria Olga Palliani.

“An exquisite gem of a dance piece, combining elements of dance, theatre and installation. A totally immersive experience that you step into and leave yourself behind.”  **** Claire Simpson, Fringe Review

Exhibition Opening Times:

Sat 16 Jun – Sun 24 Jun |Open Tue – Sat 12pm-5pm | Sun 11am – 4pm.

(Closed Mon) | Free Entry | First Floor Gallery

Using video projection as the only light source, geometric shapes and graphic patterns expand, contract and deconstruct in an exploration of the boundaries between the artificial and the real, the digital and the organic. Immerse yourself in the digitally animated interactive environment.

Interactive Media Artist: Noel Murphy

“Our grip on reality goes into freefall as the digital imagery dislocates our perceptions. Light beams expand our horizons…. it’s like being on the brink of a vast, unfathomable truth” **** Mary Brennan, The Herald

A Dance4 production, developed with support from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and mac Birmingham

VIDEO

Dance Please! – A commission for TPO Company produced by Crying out Loud and Theatre IS. An immersive interactive dance installation and performance for children aged 5-8yrs.

Subterrania – A commission for 2Faced Dance presented at The Edinburgh Fringe 2011 at Zoo Southside before embarking on a national and international tour.

The Imminentization – A commission for The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance

Artificial Garden - A commission for The London School of Contemporary Dance

Chodzenie – Siberia - A commission for 30Bird Productions. Chodzenie is inspired by the journey of Polish captives from Siberia to Iran during the Second World War. 30 Bird bring their unique visual approach to an exciting blend of contemporary dance choreographed by tom dale, the music and sound of Sam Shackleton and a landscape of film imagery. Spectacle for a promenade audience.

Something Has Got To Give and Roamer- Commissions for Laban BA Honors 3rd year students; culminating in public performances in 2008 and 2009.

Find Your Talent Commission for Laban and local young people with a performance at the Southbank Centre.

Stray Dogs – In 2009 TDC was commissioned to lead Dance East’s Boys in Babergh project, Boys in Babergh; a boys-only dance education project, funded and co-ordinated by Babergh District Council and DanceEast, culminating in a performance for 88 boys, and an audience of over 200 people.

I am a Believer – A commission for Reza Aramesh in conjunction with ICA performed in Trafalgar Square

PRESS

Tom Dale, one of the UK’s rising stars….has pulled something new and exciting out of the eight dancers.
With fast-paced contemporary dance…… the piece is quite possibly 2Faced’s finest hour to date. Moving with perfect synchrony, yet retaining their individuality, the guys are like a corps de ballet from the street corner …..utterly compelling.

★★★★ The Scotsman

Subterrainia video

lmmerse yourself in I lnfinite – a fascinating integration of live dance and digital technology and the everyday melts away into a bravura haze of cosmic imponderables.

★★★★ Mary Brennan, The Herald

Date: Monday 12th –Friday 16th December 2011

Venue: Greenwich Dance Agency, Borough Hall, Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RE

Cost: £110/ concessions £90

Time: Sessions will be from 1pm to 5pm Daily

TDC are offering a week long intensive workshop that will give participants an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into Tom’s work and a richer understanding of their own practice through creative professional development.

Sessions begin with a focused warm up and class leading to the exploration of movement sequences and principles. This will enable the participants to understand and experience the movement language, dynamic quality and Themes of the work.

The workshops will take inspiration from recent works, Roam, I Infinite and Subterrainia (created for 2faced Dance).

TDC have just finished performing I Infinite in Edinburgh as part of the British Council Showcase. I Infinite will begin international touring from 2012.

The intensive will be led by Tom Dale.

To Apply:

This intensive is open to professional dancers, as well as dance students from full-time vocational courses. Payment details are available on request.

Please send expressions of interest explaining why you want to take part including your full name, address, email and telephone number to: info@tomdale.org.uk

Expressions of interest to be received no later than 28th November. Please note to secure your place full payment must be made by 5th December 2011.

www.tomdale.org.uk

I Infinite promo (2:36) from tomdale on Vimeo.

Set in a white, digitally animated environment, I infinite is a mesmerising multi-media dance installation. The spellbinding visual imagery and effects draw you within centimetres of our performer who moves between robotic isolation and liquid fluidity. Existing between the digital and organic worlds our character embarks on a captivating journey to the infinite.

I infinite is an immersive experience made for galleries and white box spaces. Free to roam, audiences witness the performance close up glimpsing refined movements often missed in more traditional theatre spaces.

A collaboration between choreographer Tom Dale, digital artist Barret Hodgson and dancer Maria Olga Palliani.

Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, British Council, Lakeside Arts Centre, Déda, Dance Digital

Video promo

PRESS

“This relationship between the performer and the projected environment is immaculate and by allowing the audience to wander, each individual is free to choose their own viewpoint and take what they want from this enchanting piece.” **** http://www.whatsonstage.com/reviews/theatre/edinburgh/E8831314179611/I+Infinite.html

“Palliani moves with such accuracy, her body soars through the space in perfectly linear pathways and she rolls across the floor weightlessly. Tom Dale, the choreographer, has created a dance work that encourages exploration of the dancer and makes the audience believe that there are infinite possibilities of where and how Palliani can move.” **** http://www.broadwaybaby.com/edinburgh-fringe/9590-i-infinite

“I infinite is an exquisite gem of a dance piece, combining elements of dance, theatre and installation. A totally immersive experience that you step into and leave yourself behind.” **** Highly Recommended Show http://www.fringereview.co.uk/fringeReview/4456.html

I Infinite takes inspiration from the continuous evolution of the digital world and how its constant efforts to re-create nature, however fascinating may be fundamentally flawed if it is to achieve its ultimate ambitions.

One hypothesis is that the digital world needs to “connect” with the physical and be inspired by nature and the infinite if it is to ever achieve its ultimate ambitions…. How to do this from a digital and therefore finite perspective is a bit of a conundrum but part of the inspiration behind this piece…. These ideas have lead to music choices and movement development and inspirations in order to create the piece.

Co-produced by Dance4

Set in a white, digitally animated environment, I infinite is a mesmerising multi-media dance installation. The spellbinding visual imagery and effects draw you within centimetres of our performer who moves between robotic isolation and liquid fluidity. Existing between the digital and organic worlds our character embarks on a captivating journey to the infinite.

I infinite is an immersive experience made for galleries and white box spaces. Free to roam, audiences witness the performance close up glimpsing refined movements often missed in more traditional theatre spaces.

A collaboration between choreographer Tom Dale, digital artist Barret Hodgson and dancer Maria Olga Palliani.

Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, British Council, Lakeside Arts Centre, Déda, Dance Digital

Video: I Infinite

PRESS

“This relationship between the performer and the projected environment is immaculate and by allowing the audience to wander, each individual is free to choose their own viewpoint and take what they want from this enchanting piece.” **** http://www.whatsonstage.com/reviews/theatre/edinburgh/E8831314179611/I+Infinite.html

“Palliani moves with such accuracy, her body soars through the space in perfectly linear pathways and she rolls across the floor weightlessly. Tom Dale, the choreographer, has created a dance work that encourages exploration of the dancer and makes the audience believe that there are infinite possibilities of where and how Palliani can move.” **** http://www.broadwaybaby.com/edinburgh-fringe/9590-i-infinite

“I infinite is an exquisite gem of a dance piece, combining elements of dance, theatre and installation. A totally immersive experience that you step into and leave yourself behind.” **** Highly Recommended Show http://www.fringereview.co.uk/fringeReview/4456.html

OTHER PRESS

“Tom Dale’s intensely beguiling work sucks the breath right out of you and glues you to your seat with its flawless technical display and continuously inventive choreography. “ Three weeks, Rise

“A meticulous attention to detail that not only grabs the eye, but takes your imagination roaming in thrilling directions” Mary Brennan, The Herald, Roam

For further information please contact Claire Summerfield via c.summerfield@ntlworld.com

I infinite

2 – 5 March 2011, Djanogly Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre

Set in a white, digitally animated environment, I infinite is a stark, captivating multi-media dance installation created by Tom Dale Company. The installation is brought to life by a live performer trapped between the artificial and real, digital and organic, worlds. A character locked in a world of finite solutions searching for the infinite. Mesmerising, melancholic and thought provoking Dale’s choreography moves between robotic tension and liquid fluidity.

I infinite is a collaboration between choreographer Tom Dale, digital artist Barret Hodgson and dancer Maria Olga Palliani. Produced by Dance4, supported by Lakeside Arts Centre, Dance Digital and Deda.
Performance times:
Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 March 8pm
Saturday 5 March 6pm (SOLD OUT)
Matinees Thursday (SOLD OUT) and Saturday 2pm

Running time: approx. 35 mins

Instillation and exhibition times run between 11am- 5pm each day, excluding the time of the performances.

All Tickets: £7
Box Office: 0115 846 7777
www.lakesidearts.org.uk

I infinite is available to tour from Spring 2012. For further information please contact Claire Summerfield via c.summerfield@ntlworld.com

“They move with a meticulous attention to detail that not only grabs the eye, but takes your imagination roaming in thrilling directions.”
Emotions in the balance – Herald Scotland | Arts & Ents | Stage & Visual Arts

“…a powerful experience” ★★★
Edinburgh Spotlight

“…an exception to this rule”
Rob Ashelford

“Both the movements themselves and the small dramas they suggest are engrossing and pleasurable to watch”
The Stage – Edinburgh 2010