STAGE ELIOT SMITH DANCE: HUMAN @ VARIOUS VENUES

Words: Kate Relton

What does it mean to be human? This is the question inspiring the Spring season from award-winning dance company Eliot Smith Dance. HUMAN is a collection of contemporary dance solos performed by dancer Yamit Salazar, exploring the beauty, intensity and complexity of human experience.

Founded in 2011 by choreographer Eliot Smith, the company work extensively in the community, aiming to improve the accessibility of the arts, and provide an escape for families for whom finances are a barrier to experiencing live performance.

As well as offering ten free tickets across five North East venues for people affected by the cost of living crisis, ESD members will deliver creative workshops for a Newcastle primary school, culminating in a live performance for teachers and parents.

With post-show talks and Q&A after every performance, audiences will also have a chance to interact with the dancers and creators of HUMAN at an open company class on Thursday 15th June at Theatre Hullabaloo in Darlington.

HUMAN will be performed on Thursday 15th at Theatre Hullabaloo in Darlington and Friday 23rd June at Sage Gateshead. www.eliotsmithdance.com