Performances

HERD(mentality)

HERD(mentality) is a vigorous dance film that explores the intricate dynamics of herd mentality and personal identity. Through strong visual narratives, we repeatedly witness one of the twenty-five dancers at London Contemporary Dance School being singled out, highlighting the struggle and triumph of asserting one’s identity. Each scenario captures the essence of personal expression within the collective, navigating the delicate balance of belonging and self-discovery. 

Director and Choreographer: Benjamin Jonsson, 2024
Photographer: Josie Hall 
Executive producer: Ben Totty at Box Artist Management

DOP: Thomas English 
Editor: Georgie Daley 
Grade: Sharon Chung 
Stylist: Jon Morales 
Make Up: Dakota Blacklaws-Lacy 
Hair: Moe Mukai 
Graphic Designer: Amy Garthwaite
Focus Puller: Michael Rock-Perring
Choreographic Assistants: Oliver Chapman, Max Cookward, Pfion Vince and Angelica Wolanska 
Styling Assistants: Marouane Joubba, Scarlett Lucia and Noor Zouitina
Hair Assistant: Nao Sato

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OOOOO

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Told-Re-Told

A piece of verbatim physical theatre. A collection of intimate solo vignettes that blend spoken text and movement, constructed from interviews of real people.

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Ring

What is the origin of ‘dance’? Where does ‘choreography’ come from? What is the significance of an old formation in a contemporary context? Ritual, ceremony, trans, sacrecy, infinity, torus… Circle, chain, spiral, whirl, cycle, vortex… Bodnár, Csángó, Csárdás, Karikázó… Carole, Branle, Farandole, Zikr, Reigen, Hora, Kolo, Kalamatinos, Syrtos, Serdana… Nanissáanah, An Dro, Dabke, Lawweeh, Khigga, Kochari, Tamzara… Placing the dancers back to a circle. Exploration of the essence between performing and experiencing.

I want …

This performance marks the culmination of two weeks of intensive creation, where we explored the power of music and movement to tell compelling stories.

Sigh

“Let’s make the most out of this mess ….”

Sigh playfully explores human relationship, touch and
intimacy through a duet between two absurd
characters.
In the world of Sigh, music and movement work together
to simultaneously highlight and mock the stories and
emotions that naturally emerge between the two
bodies, tentatively navigating the performing space.

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Wet Bit Of Sand

Become immersed in a pink landscape of pleasure, joy and eroticism. Exploring affection and intimacy in women loving women couples ‘Wet Bit of Sand’ invites you into a quiet and tender space of queer desire.

Premiered at Resolution 2022

Choreographer : Teresa Skamletz
Composer : Sara Wolff
Performers : Kathryn Fisher and Laure Dubanet
Photographer : Cheniece Warner

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Rainy Sneakers Conclusion

« As long as my body allows, I’ll keep on running. Even if my time gets worse, I’ll keep on putting in as much effort – perhaps even more effort – toward my goal of finishing a marathon. »

Haruki Murakami

Choreographer : Joshua Yates, 2021
Performers : Ella Roseanne and Laure Dubanet
Music : Hélène Vogelsinger
Vidéo / Photographer : Alya Minney

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GROUNDMARKS Project

A series of site- sensitive performance events in Sydenham Hill Woods.

Choreography : Hannah Wallace, 2021
Composer : Heloise Tunstall- Behrens
Performers: Mathie Douchy, Laure Dubanet, Jessy Mackay, Teresa Skamletz
Photographer: Kim Chi Le

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Let Me Move

Let me release in motion, let me feel in motion, let me be. Surrender to the moment in time.

Choreographer : Theo J. Lowe, 2020
Performers : Coralie Calfond, Sarah Hirsch, Belinda Everoy, Lewis Sharp, Phoenix Tanner, Hannah Wallace and Laure Dubanet
Musician : Tom Plumridge
Composer : Emily de Gruchy and Joshua Kaye
Costume designer : Lorna Isles
Videographer / Photographer : Felix Ursell

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It’s Cancelled

Created for All Saints Church in West Dulwich, it is a playful response to a difficult time of human separation.

Choreographer : Laura Engholm, 2020
Performers : Kim Chi Lê, Hannah Wallace and Laure Dubanet
Musicians : Ola Clarion and Sally Zimmermann
Composer : Camille Saint-Saëns
Photographer : Laura Engholm

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