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Dance fans are in for a special treat this Easter weekend as we will release a special digital streaming of our popular and critically acclaimed production of Pinocchio on Vimeo from Good Friday (10th April) at 7 pm BST through to Easter Monday (13th April) at 7 pm BST. Viewers will be invited to make a ‘Pay As You Feel’ donation to support the company’s work in these unprecedented times. Donations can be made here.

Having previously toured throughout the world, this family-friendly adaption of the classic tale is based on the original book by Carlo Collodi and performed by Vardimon’s multi-talented dancers. Pinocchio brings to life the famous marionette as he embarks on a fantastic journey to become a human boy.

Showcasing Vardimon’s uniquely theatrical choreographic and directorial style, Pinocchio combines physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human.

As we find ourselves self-isolated at home and facing the challenges of staying healthy, keeping fit and connecting with one another, we are delighted to offer our Pop Up Space classes for FREE online for one month via Zoom. We invite the wider community to join us from their own home to keep moving.

Following the success of our Pop Up Space classes at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford, we are pleased to offer a superb programme of classes accessible for all, launching on Friday 27th March. Classes are free for a month and are suitable for all ages and abilities – from young children to the over 50’s.

Professionally trained dancers will guide participants through a series of fun and inspirational sessions live-streamed through the Zoom online platform. A fundraising campaign has also been set up by the charitable arm of the company to support our current digital activities and the freelance artists working with us in these challenging times.

“In these difficult times, I feel we have to do everything we can to help our communities. I hope our offer will benefit dance students, professional dancers and other individuals and families who are at home and looking for ways to keep active and stay healthy.” Jasmin Vardimon

We will be also hosting free digital screenings of our most popular productions. The first screening will take place on Sunday 29th March at 7 pm GMT. We have had a fantastic response so far, with fans busy voting for their favourite production on social media. The winning production will be available to all for 24 hours via our company Vimeo page.

We also recognise that this is a particularly tricky time for educators and the demand for targeted online activity is at an all-time high. This week we have proactively reached out to teachers and students studying Jasmin’s work at GCSE and A-Level, to provide new resources to help motivate and enliven their home-learning. Online videos of full company productions will be made available exclusively for teachers and their groups of students, which for a limited time can be followed by a special 30-minute session of Q&A with Jasmin or a company dancer. In a time of huge disruption to student’s learning, the team is committed to providing much-needed support with these additional free video resources and exclusive access, through which students can learn more about Jasmin’s creative process.

We will be announcing further developments in our expanding digital portfolio as we develop our online audiences and continue to affirm the positive impact that dance and creativity have in supporting the community.

Wednesday 18 March 2020 

Due to the increasing spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Jasmin Vardimon Company remains operational but with staff working from home. Please continue to contact us via info@what2make.com for company information or eduadmin@what2make.com for education enquiries.

However, with the closure of theatres and, above all to protect the wellbeing and safety of our dancers, students, staff and audiences, our JV2 UK tour and Pinocchio performances at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Philharmonic Cultural & Arts Foundation have been cancelled. If you have tickets for these performances please wait to be contacted by the venue directly and bear in mind that due to a large volume of enquiries, it may take a little time to respond to everyone. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period of uncertainty. We hope to return with Pinocchio in July to Beijing’s National Centre of Performing Arts and other venues in East Asia. Please continue to check our website and social channels for more information.

To ensure the well-being of our staff and members of the public, it is with regret that we also announce the closure of our Pop Up Space at the McArthurGlen Ashford Designer Outlet with immediate effect. We fully intend to return to the Pop Up Space with an exciting new programme of classes as soon as it is safe to do so. We will post further updates as soon as we have further information. In the meantime, please keep safe and well.

We are delighted to announce that JV2 2020 is now on sale. JV2 2020 premieres works by Mafalda Deville (ex-company dancer) and Anthony Matsena (Sadler’s Wells Young Associate) along with an inspiring new piece by multi-award-winning Jasmin Vardimon. Vardimon’s new work Dark Moon has been created especially for this year’s JV2 from favourite moments of her company’s repertoire, transforming sections from Park, Medusa, 7734 and Freedom into a breathtaking new experience. This vibrant dance ensemble, hand-picked by Jasmin Vardimon following an international audition process, celebrates the culmination of their training with three captivating, powerful and resonant works.

Now in its 8th year, the established JV2 Professional Development Diploma was created with the mission to encourage, cultivate and nurture young talent. The programme offers students a unique opportunity to train as versatile and multi-disciplinary performers, under the guidance of one of the world’s leading female choreographers.

“I’m very proud to present these 16 powerful female dancers, who demonstrate their talent throughout this mixed bill. Nurturing young talent is at the core of JV2, and this year we are pleased to support international choreographers and upcoming costume and lighting designers to collaborate on these exciting new creations.” Jasmin Vardimon

CANTERBURY, The Gulbenkian
Tuesday 21 April 7.30pm
ON SALE

LONDON, Sadler’s Wells
Friday 24 April 8pm / Saturday 25 April 2.30 & 8pm
ON SALE

WINCHESTER, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 28 April 7.30pm
ON SALE

WOLVERHAMPTON, Arena Theatre
Thursday 30 April 7.30pm
ON SALE

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Jasmin Vardimon Pop Up Space at the Ashford Designer Outlet! Opening in January 2020 the Pop Up Space will provide an exciting hub of activity to experience and participate in the work of internationally acclaimed and Ashford based Jasmin Vardimon Company.

The Pop Up Space will allow for both McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford and Jasmin Vardimon to engage more closely with the Ashford community, allowing for local schools, organisations and individuals to build further life skills through creative practices. The space will be running masterclasses, workshops and will look to work closely with local arts organisations. The hope is to be able to provide a well-rounded creative space through exhibitions, workshops, talks, and screenings.

Peter Corr, Centre Manager of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford comments: “Offering more than just a shopping experience has become an integral part of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford. It is very important to us to give back to the community with unique experiences. We are delighted to be partnering with Jasmin Vardimon Company to introduce our guests to a new form of creativeness.”

Jasmin Vardimon, also comments: “We are hugely excited to be working with McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford on the opening of the Jasmin Vardimon Pop Up Space. Over the past eight years, we have made a really positive impact on culture and dance education in Ashford and this will provide an opportunity to share our experience and knowledge with the wider community of Ashford & Kent. We welcome visitors to experience all that we have to offer and be involved in shaping our participation programme ahead of the move into our new building.”

Earlier this year our wonderful audiences raised money for the JV2 Audience Bursary to help one of our new JV2 students, and we are delighted to announce that the recipient of the award is Katerina Tylliridou!

“Thank you so much JV2 for contributing to my journey with this bursary. This program has given me so much already I can’t even begin to explain. Thank you! “ – Katerina

We are excited to announce that Jasmin’s choreography for Paloma Faith’s music video, Loyal, has been nominated for Best Choreography at the UK Music Video Awards!

Jasmin choreographed Paloma Faith’s music video last year, October 2018, including Company dancer Joshua Smith and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jamie Travis.

The award ceremony will be held in London, 23 October 2019.

You can watch the full video here.

 

 

 

 

We are delighted to announce company dancer Sabrina Gargano as JV2 Programme Leader alongside performing in Pinocchio in the title role!

The DVD/USB of Medusa is now available as part of our friends membership scheme. Medusa can be yours to take home for free as a perk of the friend’s scheme. Starting at just £15 per year you can choose a DVD/USB of a production of your choice! 

We are delighted to announce the launch of the JV2 Audience Bursary Fundraiser to support one of our new JV2 students.

By donating as little as your coffee price, you could co-fund a place for a talented young dancer on JV2. Together we can offer unique opportunities and nurture a new generation of dancers. Every £ raised will go directly to the selected student.

Every year we train up to sixteen exceptional young dancers at the start of their careers on our internationally renowned Professional Development Diploma, JV2. We hope that every young person offered this opportunity is able to participate and thrive, regardless of their economic situation.