Reflections on VDT’s work
In 2015 VDT celebrated 21 years of making provocative, collaborative performance work by restaging LOOK AT ME NOW, MUMMY (2008) and UNDERWORLD (2012), screening GLASSHOUSE (1998) and creating a new Archive & Engagement Space.
Funny, fearless and flintily determined, Vincent inspires unshakable loyalty in her dancers and is one of the most important feminist artists working in Britain today. Contemporary dance fans should beat a path to her door.
Luke Jennings (Observer critic, Author Killing Eve on Motherland, 2012)
21 Years / 21 Works (2015)
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National Dance Critic Reflections on Vincent’s Work (2015)
Luke Jennings
Judith Mackrell
Vincent explains the 21 Year / 21 Works Collection
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Vincent Insights 2015, discussing her creative approach 1994-2015
Response to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS in Shoreditch Town Hall, London
Archive and Engagement Space
An instruction based, staged participatory environment that encouraged audience / participants to explore props, materials and sketchbooks from past productions as well as delve into newly created online resources created to mark VDT’s 21 anniversary in 2015.
Selected photos
Audience / Participant Reflections on 21 Years/ 21 Works in 2015
Audience one word responses to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS
“Discovery, Contemplative, Experimental, Challenging, Speechless, Provoking, Enlightening, Fluid, Great, Child, Fun.”
Audience one word responses to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS
“Enlightening, Engaging, Amazing, Insightful, Unexpected, Discovery, Unusual, Different.”
Audience one word responses to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS
“Exciting, Explorative, Different, Interesting, Creative.”
Audience one word responses to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS
“Provoking, Inspiring, Curious, Empowered, Refreshing, Artistic, Intriguing, Experimental.”
Audience one word responses to 21 YEARS / 21 WORKS
“Eye-opening, Knowledgeable, Interactive, Thoughtful, Exploratory, Insightful, Revealing.”
Given the cultural and financial vicissitudes of the past two decades, it’s pretty remarkable that Charlotte Vincent has kept her own independent dance company running for 21 years….It’s superb performances such as these, as well as Vincent’s own choreography, that have ensured the company’s survival.
The Guardian, 2015
VDT Practices
An online resource of videos offering real insight into the key aspects of Vincent’s creative methodology, her approach to making socially engaged production work and her work with young performers.
Publications
See the Publications that include chapters written about Vincent’s practice and production from 1994 onwards.
