PROGRAMME NOTES
SURRENDER YOURSELF TO ME
WELSH INDEPENDENT DANCE COMMISSION 2005
Surrender Yourself To Me was made over 3 weeks in
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, following a week of technical training with
the six performers, which introduced them to some of the methods used when
making work with Vincent Dance Theatre. Partnering skills, improvisation,
emotional connectivity and a strong sense of centering were the foundations
for this work. The dancers worked hard to challenge their own movement habits,
to open their awareness and support of each other whilst capitalising on
their individual strengths. This was a physically gruelling process and
their commitment and warmth throughout was greatly appreciated. What we
presented seemed like the beginning of new collaborations between established
and younger performers, of new links between people of differing ages, backgrounds
and experiences, a celebration of all that is diverse and exciting about
the independent sector of Welsh dance. Thanks to the dancers for going on
this brief but intense journey with me.
Charlotte Vincent
May 2005
