PRESS RELEASE
National Dance Company
Wales
Tuesday 13 October, 7.30pm
Tickets £17, Concessions £16
01432 340555
This Autumn, National Dance Company Wales will be visiting The Courtyard with an
exciting Autumn performance.
National Dance Company Wales are the first UK company to commission one of the
most talked about choreographers currently making work in Europe, Jeroen
Verbruggen, whose work will be given its premiere performances in October.
Having received widespread accolades for his recent re-interpretation of Nutcracker for
Le Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève in November 2014, Verbruggen’s work is
characterised by fantasy elements, edgy in style and with high energy movement.
Verbruggen’s new commission for NDCWales, A Mighty Wind will explore the concept of
‘rock chic’, drawing on the experience of a stadium rock concert, combined with
exploration of wind as a force and a catalyst for change.
A Mighty Wind will be performed alongside Johan Inger’s delightful Walking Mad, a
colourful and theatrical dance journey, and Alexander Ekman’s Tuplet, a witty and high
octane exploration of the simple notion of rhythm.
There will be a free open dance class at 12pm on the day of the performance, offering
an exclusive preview of the backstage preparations for the show and the opportunity to
discuss the creative process with choreographers, dancers and industry experts. The
open class is free but must be booked online or through the Box Office.
National Dance Company Wales will be in the Main House on Tuesday 13 October at
7.30pm. To book tickets, or for more information contact the Box Office on 01432 340555
or visit www.courtyard.org.uk.
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