Suspect Number 4: Dance on Film

C-12 Dance Theatre have finished filming their debut Dance on Film "Suspect Number 4".

The process has been inspired by Merce Cunningham and the concept was created and choreographed by Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster. Based purely on chance! An advert calling on all performers went out Wed Aug 3rd 2011 in the evening, the deadline of interest was Aug 8th 5pm. Over 30 people applied to be in the film. 6pm on Aug 8th 7 names were pulled from a hat and announced as the performers of "Suspect Number 4" , C-12 Dance on Film. Annie's concept was based around Cluedo. 2 Location's were found, Eastbury Manor House in East London and Annie's father's house, Paul Foster in North London. Both locations had between them, the 9 rooms in Cluedo, Library, Kitchen, Hall, Billiard Room, Dinning Room, Lounge, Study, Ball Room and Conservatory. Each performer pulled out from a hat a character to play, a room to dance in and a weapon to use. Having worked with Daniel D Moses (Film Maker, Director and Photographer) since 2006, Annie felt he would be perfect to capture and collaborate with.

The last film day was Saturday Aug 13th and currently the film is being edited.

The premiere of the film will be part of Merce Cirucs, Dance Umbrella at Stratford Circus Oct 1st/2nd. The film was commissioned by East London Dance, with special help from Emma Kerr.

See you then!

Call out for performers

Call out for performers
Suspect Number 4
East London Dance and Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster (C-12 Dance Theatre)


C-12 Dance Theatre are looking for 7 dance theatre enthusiasts to feature as performers in their thrilling new dance-on-film production, Suspect Number 4.

Challenging their current choreographic processes, Annie (C-12) is opening this opportunity to non-dancers as well as dance professionals. The final 7 will be chosen at random to feature in a CCTV/fly on the wall style film that will unravel the suspects of a murder. The project will be filmed on location.


C-12 Dance Theatre needs 7 willing participants who:
• Are aged 8 years +
• Enthusiastic and willing to perform in front of the camera
• Can pick up choreography
• Available on the following dates:
Wednesday 10 August
Thursday 11 August
Friday 12 August
Saturday 13 August
Time TBC

No previous dance or theatre training required.

All performers will receive expenses of up to £8 per day as required.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please contact:
suspect@c-12dancetheatre.com by Monday 8 August, 5pm


Notes
Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster (C-12 Dance Theatre) has been commissioned by East London Dance to produce a short dance film inspired by and in response to Merce Circus, the first and final time that the Merce Cunningham Dance Company will visit east London before it disbands at the end of this year, for more information go to www.eastlondondance.org or www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Merce Cunningham was renowned for his chance procedures and risk taking choreographic processes.

The film will be shown internationally on the following websites: East London Dance, Dance Umbrella and Merce Cunningham Dance Company.

C-12 Summer Youth Dance Intensive

C-12 Youth Summer Dance Intensive
Get creative and fit before the new term!

Aug 30th – Sept 2nd
Exclusively for 12 – 18 year olds
Each Day 10am – 4pm

C-12 is delighted to announce their Youth Summer Dance Intensive 2011. This will be C-12’s second summer school, building on their first successful summer school in 2010. The week will be a fantastic opportunity for young people in Hertfordshire and local areas to work with a professional national touring dance company for an intensive period of time.

Each day there will be a new exciting routine to learn; from commercial contemporary dance as well as theatrical narrative based contemporary dance. The students will also be taught on how to create their own pieces with guidance and support. Technique will start each day, building strength and stamina for young dancers.

The final day will be a FREE performance for the parents and friends to see. Each pupil will be given a C-12 Summer School T-shirt and certificate for recognition of their attendance.

It will be based at Chancellor’s School, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire.


C-12 Dance Theatre History
C-12 Dance Theatre was established in 2005 by Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster, Nasae Evanson and Adam Towndrow. Their style is contemporary dance theatre, focusing on an emotional connection with their audience. C-12 is an Associate Company with East London Dance.

The directors of the company have worked with the likes of Wayne McGregor, Zoo Nation and their works have included the prestigious International Dance Umbrella Festival 2008 and 2009. C-12 have recently completed their first UK Tour of The Chair which previewed for 2 weeks in London’s Arcola Theatre and was at the Edinburgh Fringe.

If you are interested in booking a place, please do get in touch and we will send you a booking form on 07782251816 or email adam@c-12dancetheatre.com. It will cost £60 per student for the full 4 days.


Kind regards,





C-12 Dance Theatre
www.c-12dancetheatre.com

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Bite Size News

Hi everyone. Bite size update of what C-12 and C-12 dancers are up to.....

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Open Class: Friday's 7:30-9pm, Chisenhale Dance Space.

NAS: Working with Wayne McGregor on a Youth piece with East London Dance. **Developing a new choreography**. Working with East London Dance Youth Company.

ANNIE: **Developing 2 new productions**. Creating a piece for Bridge Academy students. Delivering dance classes for Enfield Council. C-12 Open class teacher. Teaching dance at Chancellor's School, Hertfordshire. Covering Dance Digital Classes.

ADAM: Creating a piece for Francis Bacon, Hertfordshire, for Dance Digital Showcase at Watford Palace. C-12 Open class teacher. Teaching dance at Chancellor's School.

Our amazing dancers! Raquel, Dannii, Wayne, Viktor, Jasmine, Luka, Alicia, Kim and Catherine.
At present what they are up to.....
Creating a piece for Dance East, Youth Dance England and Dance Digitial for Dance Digital Showcase at Watford Palace and Essex. Performing in Thriller Live! Performing on tour with C-12 in The Chair. Performing in Newcastle and Hertfordshire. Delivering C-12 national workshops. Delivering classes in Enfield, Hertfordshire and Hackney. Performing in India. Teaching in Birmingham and London.

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Enjoy your weekend!
C-12 Team

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