Tom Dale Dance Company ROAM promo from tomdale on Vimeo.

A captivating journey by five stunning dancers into a world of swinging sub bass and complex percussion, with specially commissioned tracks from maverick producer/composer Shackleton and drum & bass outfit Sion; ROAM takes as its starting point the human requirement to explore and experience, and incorporates the work of poet Rick Holland.

Tom Dale’s work brings together forms as diverse as ballet, breaking, and Japanese Butoh wi…th leftfield electronica to push boundaries of modern art. His Fringe debut in 2008, RISE was a five star sell out sensation and Guardian Pick Of The Week.

“Exhilaratingly beautiful and simmering with danger” ***** British Theatre Guide (RISE)

Roam cuts between raw, aggressive and visceral movement and complex refined precision, creating a unique and unpredictable style.

“The choreography is excellent, no move is wasted, enigmatic, intriguing and very well made” The Stage (CABIN FEVER)

Formed in 2001, Tom Dale Company is establishing itself as one of the new wave of emerging artists testing the boundaries of contemporary dance and live electronic music – creating new platforms for adventurous audiences.

“A fluidity of movement that holds you in its grasp” **** Scotsman (RISE)

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+ Music by Shackleton &
+ Live lyrics by Vengeance Tenfold

A unique world of performance with beauty nestled
in darkness. Refugees of the septic heart is a
response to the modern world.

Are we at the end of our times?
Is the apocalypse imminent?
Is this a turning point?
Let’s look it in the eye

Inspired by the hypnotic melodies, deep bass lines and dubwise sensibilities of music producer Shackleton and prolific lyrics of spoken word artist Vengeance Tenfold, Tom Dale Company brings together a dynamic team of artists to realise a moody and abstract performance for curious people.

Tom Dale Company is establishing itself as one of the new wave of artists testing the boundaries of contemporary dance and electronic music.

“Dale’s edgy work takes the temperature of Britain.” Guardian

Tom Dale Company

Choreographer Tom Dale
Music Sam Shackleton
Live Lyrics Vengeance Tenfold
Lighting Design Anna Watson
Sound Design Thor McIntyre
Dancers Lee Davern, Maria Palliani, Nico Monaco, Louise Tanoto,
Producers Sarah Sansom & Raj Pardesi

Tom Dale Company will be presenting another show ROAM at Edinburgh Festival from
6th – 30th August 2010 at Zoo Southside. For more information visit www.tomdale.org.uk

Refugees of the Septic Heart has been supported by Arts Council England Escalator scheme. With thanks to Matt Burman and all at Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Rick Holland, Raj Pardesi, Claire Hicks, Darren Grice and Sam Riches at The Garage, Tom Goode, Tomas Powis, Elena Byers, Claire Summerfield and Kate Harvey from Arts Council England, Dance Digital, 10 out of 10
Productions.

ROAM

A captivating journey by five dancers into a world of swinging sub bass and complex percussion; dynamic and unpredictable dance with specially commissioned tracks from maverick producer/composer Shackleton and drum and bass / electronica outfit SION.

ROAM takes as its starting point the human requirement to explore and experience.

“exhilaratingly beautiful and simmering with danger”

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE Tom Dale Company show 2008
ROAM

Premiere 28 & 29 January – Laban Theatre, London

10 February – Brewhouse, Taunton

11 February – Civic Theatre, Chelmsford

12 February – Trestle Arts Base, St Albans

20 February – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

21 April – Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

27 April – Spring Loaded, Robin Howard Theatre, The Place, London
Further dates will be added as they are confirmed.