Photo credit: Elly Welford
VERVE, NSCD's internationally touring postgraduate dance company, will present a triple bill of new contemporary works this season, showcasing the genre’s diversity and offering audiences thought-provoking experiences.
The programme includes collaborations with Swiss choreographer Luca Signoretti, international artist and Gaga teacher Bosmat Nossan, and a new piece by Sattva Ninja, a member of the House of Ninja from Netflix's Legendary.
The company aims to inspire, provoke, and captivate audiences on its upcoming international tour, beginning with a world premiere at the Riley Theatre in Leeds on 28th February 2025.
Luca Signoretti’s creation for the company, Let Me In explores the deeply personal journey of artistic creation and reflects his pursuit of honesty in his work, resisting the urge to let external views alter the creative process. The piece serves as a reminder to stay authentic, embrace vulnerability and trust your own voice even when the world is watching.
Sattva Ninja is an interdisciplinary artist, renowned for representing the Ballroom Culture for the past decade. Their artistry is known worldwide for their mystical, geometrical, and in-depth approach to movements and storytelling in connection with sound. This work called Lotus explores the connection of growth, transformation and evolution that humans have in relationship to nature, igniting a journey of searching for self-empowerment.
Bosmat Nossan’s work originates from an attraction to the unnatural, the exaggerated and the stylised. She is inspired by science fiction, comics, and surrealist art.
VERVE is the international touring dance company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Each year the company commissions choreographers from all over the world to create an artistically distinct, physically daring, and engaging programme of dance work.
VERVE is the internationally touring postgraduate company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and comprises sixteen talented dancers trained at some of the world’s leading conservatoires, each on the cusp of their professional careers.
Matteo Marfoglia, VERVE Curriculum Lead and Artistic Director commented:
"We are excited to set off on this international tour alongside our exceptional team of artists. Our upcoming performances bring a sense of eager anticipation and enthusiasm. This year's programme highlights our dedication to exploring new artistic territories and challenging creative norms. As we share our work with audiences around the world, we are driven by a collective spirit of innovation, collaboration, and artistic exploration."
For their 2025 tour, the company will perform across 13 dates at 11 different venues. See below for all tour dates:
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