VERVE

The postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) @NorthernSchool Touring across the UK and Europe this spring

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Meet VERVE 25 🌟

Over the next few months, we'll be introducing you to this year's incredible cohort!

First up, say hello to Willow Fenner, Joey Zhu, Hannah Davidson & Clara Mauro ❤️

VERVE 26 application deadline: Sun 2 Feb

Learn more & apply today - https://t.co/DlSgeAGjPA

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Happy New Year!

We're charging into 2025 with an electrifying season ahead as we gear up to tour 3 brand-new works, work with guest artists & search for VERVE 26

Learn more > https://t.co/DlSgeAGjPA

📸 'Let Me In' by Luca Signoretti captured by Elly Wel Photography

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Introducing 'Lotus'

Ballroom legend Sattva Nguyen talks about their time working with the company to create 'Lotus', a poignant embodiment of how beauty and truth can blossom from anguish 🌸

🎟️ Catch 'Lotus' on tour in 2025 - tickets are now on sale! https://t.co/r7zOmnhlVR

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We are excited to reveal VERVE's international tour locations in 2025! Expect 3 brand-new works by Swiss-based choreographer Luca Signoretti, Vogue/ballroom legend Sattva Ninja & international artist & Gaga teacher Bosmat Nossan

🎟️ Tickets now on sale - https://t.co/9ZXKiewTpf

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In rehearsal with Luca Signoretti

The company have been exploring the personal journey of artistic creation in 'Let Me In,' highlighting honesty, authenticity, and trusting one's voice.

Applications for 2025 entry are now open > https://t.co/DlSgeAGjPA

🎥 Brannon Yau

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Welcome VERVE 25

Joey Zhu
Hannah Davidson
Willow Fenner
Clara Mauro
Jacob Gale
Kathryn White
Amanda Pang
Luella Rebbeck
Brian Yam
Katie Smith
Brooke Sorensen
Lucia Taylor
Marcus Burns
Mia Segal
Kaia Thowsen
Mirabelle Haddon

📸 David Lindsey

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We're excited to announce our Research Commission Artists for 2024/25 - Blue Makwana, Antonin Rioche and Maiya Leeke 🌟

We look forward to welcoming them all to Leeds over the coming months 💜

Find out more about each artist: https://t.co/x7UYGxq6aK

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Congratulations to VERVE graduate Pierpaolo Cosentino who will join @balletmarseille co-directed by @LAHORDE_ as a full-time company member this month 👏

Read more here: https://t.co/UNcJGWSpyx

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Welcoming Gaia Sofia Tundo

'VERVE supported me in navigating the multiple territories of my own body and being. The space vibrated with generosity throughout the journey allowing my personal and artistic identity to be empowered and coloured with a thousand new nuances'

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Say hello to Aline Simo Kamga

'VERVE has been a space overflowing with joy and laughter, love and passion, respect and appreciation. It's a space I hold very dear to my heart and that I will carry with me for many years to come.'

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Deadline approaching ⏳

We're looking for two artists from any movement background to take part in our next round of @VERVEnscd Research Commissions

Applications close: Fri 28 June

Find out more on how to apply: https://t.co/ZMRJIjJgr5

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Say hello to Emma Poyer

"I learned new approaches to work and new approaches to dance as well. Sometimes the movement doesn't matter, it's the story that you build behind it and how you use your personal experience. It's all those little details that I learned through VERVE."

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Next up as we profile our company dancers is Nahyeon Pak

"Each of VERVE's dancers has their own unique personality and I get a lot of inspiration each time I dance with them. VERVE has inspired and encouraged me and has taught me the value of coming together."

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Just one week left to apply to our next round of VERVE Research Commissions ⏳

Deadline to apply: Friday 28 June

Find out more about what we're looking for & how to apply: https://t.co/AkYGPgbRH2

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Meet Maelle Le Pallec

"During my time in VERVE I have grown and been nourished by people that are curious and open about the same art that I cherish. It makes you want to share more of your creativity and let yourself be inspired by each other."

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Next up is Leelou Lancel

"VERVE has given me the space to explore the unlimited boundaries of my body. I've felt an endless inspiration from the safe environment that Matteo has created and I can feel my soul warming whilst thinking about this whole journey."

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Say hello to Elizabeth Ortega

"VERVE has been an eye-opening journey in many ways & I think the biggest takeaway I've had from it has been having a safe space to explore different facets of myself as both a person & dancer."

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Our next company dancer is Kaiya Jay Butler

"VERVE has been a year that I will always hold close to my heart. It's really special to see myself reflected in such a variety of works and it has opened my mind to how I see myself as an artist."

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Meet Lucy Harries

"What has VERVE given to me? To put it simply, and a smidge soppy, VERVE has given me beautiful friends that will never get rid of me, an exciting dip into the professional life, and a warm heart that is overflowing with love, value and appreciation."

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Get to know Silas Grocott-Cain

"I've learned so much from the people I've been surrounded with over the past year. I've also learned so much about myself that I wasn't expecting to. It's been a really exciting experience to learn what I want from myself as an artist."