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The Partnership Bursary 2018 was awarded to Tatsiana Lebedzeva by Jasmin Vardimon Company and The Institute of Arts Barcelona for the JVIntensive programme in Barcelona June – July 2018.

“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Jasmin Vardimon Company and Institute of the Arts Barcelona for the opportunity to participate in the JVintensive program. For me, as a student, this experience is a great chance to take a step forward as a performer. It’s also a big chance to join the creative process and study the repertoire of the company, to develop performance skills and to remove barriers by Jasmin Vardimon methodology.”

The JVIntensive programme aims to develop versatile performers that are able to engage their entire capacity physically, vocally, emotionally and conceptually, resulting in becoming well-rounded, observant and honest performers. The programme is ideal for acquiring the necessary skills and tools needed to become a more versatile performer ready to audition and enter an ever-evolving dance theatre profession.

JVIntensive UK runs 23 July – 28 September 2018 (or 31 August for the 6 six week intensive).

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We are delighted and honoured to welcome Bill Knight OBE as a Patron of Jasmin Vardimon Education Company!

Bill has worked closely with us as a photographer for the last two years, capturing JV2’s performances and rehearsals.  Bill started in professional photography at the age of 18 as a beach photographer in Margate. After a long and successful career in the law, he returned to photography some 17 years ago. In addition to capturing the energy of JV2, Bill also photographs for British Youth Opera, English Touring Opera, Charles Court Opera and theartsdesk.com. His theatre shots have appeared in all the leading newspapers.

In a former life, Bill was senior partner at international law firm Simmons & Simmons, President of the City of London Law Society, Deputy Chairman of Council at Lloyd’s of London and Chairman of the Financial Reporting Review Panel. He was awarded the OBE in 2012 for services to financial regulation.

We thank him for his on-going support of JV2 and we look forward to our continuing work together.

 ‘It is a real delight to be a patron of JV2. Photographing them up close in the rehearsal room, the fire, energy and sheer physicality of the dance is almost overwhelming. I greatly admire the commitment and hard work that goes into what they do and it is an honour to be involved.’
 – Bill Knight

 

 

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary year, each month we will release one full-length Jasmin Vardimon Company production to view for free. We felt it appropriate to kick off our 20 years celebrations with the release of ‘Justitia‘, an audience favourite and the last piece in which Jasmin performed as a dancer.

‘Justitia’ will be available to view here on our Vimeo from Mon 14 May – Sun 20 May

A daring, sharp-edged piece of physical dance theatre, ‘Justitia’ delves into the depths of our justice system, inviting the audience on an investigative journey as it unravels the multiple truths concealed behind a gripping crime story.

In a film-like replay of events, the audience witnesses the action from different perspectives – at the crime scene, in the court house, inside an intimate group therapy room – revealing new realities as a series of secrets unfold. A verdict must be reached – was it murder, manslaughter or self-defence?

Punctuated with provocative and dark humour, ‘Justitia’ treats us to Vardimon’s unique brand of highly acute physical theatre, theatrically staged on a large revolving set. Fiercely athletic and intricately detailed, this production delivers a generous mix of energetic dance, a sharp script and an exhilarating soundtrack.

View in full on our Vimeo here.

Celebrating 20 years of Jasmin Vardimon Company and one of the world’s leading female choreographers, Jasmin Vardimon presents her brand new work MEDUSA.

Created on the coast of Barcelona and inspired by its marine life, MEDUSA is a reflection on the powerful feminine symbol of Medusa, the myth and its various connotations in our contemporary life.

For this epic theatrical piece Vardimon brings together the artistic team behind her previous creations with a remarkable multi-talented international cast of performers.

Tour dates include Sadler’s Wells, Gulbenkian, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Dance East and Cambridge Junction. Full tour dates to be announced in the Spring.

The JV2 2018 tour is now on sale, presenting a triple bill with works by Jasmin Vardimon, Yunkyung Song and André Rebelo.

Rejoicing in youth culture has always been at the heart of the JV2 programme and their 2018 triple bill is no exception. This electrifying new production celebrates the intrinsically fresh approach of two emerging choreographers, in collaboration with the vast experience of the multi-award winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon.

The established JV2 Professional Development Diploma was developed by Jasmin Vardimon Company, with the mission to encourage, cultivate and nurture young talent and young audiences.

This year’s JV2 are an ensemble of 15 international bright new talent; hand-picked by Artistic Director Jasmin Vardimon.

JV2 2018 showcases works created by Yunkyung Song and André Rebelo. The triple bill will culminate in a performance of Jasmin Vardimon’s (In between), originally created for the National Youth Dance Company and premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 2013. (In between) has been revived for 2018 with the exceptional talent of the JV2 ensemble.

TOUR DATES:

Thursday 19 April
TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre
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Tuesday 24 April
CANTERBURY Gulbenkian
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Friday 27 & Saturday 28 April
LONDON Sadler’s Wells
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Wednesday 2 May
WOLVERHAMPTON Arena Theatre
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Interested in auditioning for JV2? Find out more here.

Join us for a week intensive in the home of internationally renowned Jasmin Vardimon Company.

We are delighted to announce that Jasmin Vardimon Company’s Pinocchio is heading to SAT! Teatre de Barcelona, Spain on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March 2018!

Based on the original book by Collodi and performed by Vardimon’s multi-talented dancers, Pinocchio will bring 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 will combine physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human.

With insightful humour, engaging drama and an acute observation of behaviour Pinocchio will take audiences on a wonderful journey of discovery through the parameters of this timeless and beloved fable.

Tickets will be on sale in January, and will be available from the venue’s website here.

Enhance your dance technique through our Intermediate Contemporary Dance classes.

Classes are suitable for ages 16+, and take place at the Jasmin Vardimon Production Space in Ashford. If possible, please bring trainers and kneepads.

Classes are £8 each* and run on Thursday evenings, 6.15pm-7.15pm, from 11 January-15 February.
*£6 for students – proof required when booking
Not a student? We are also offering a group discount for those who register in groups of four or more!

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please book your place in advance by emailing eduadmin@what2make.com.

We are delighted to announce that Jasmin Vardimon Company’s Pinocchio is heading to Stavanger konserthus, Norway in March 2018!

Based on the original book by Collodi and performed by Vardimon’s multi-talented dancers, Pinocchio will bring 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 will combine physical theatre, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies, text and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human.

With insightful humour, engaging drama and an acute observation of behaviour Pinocchio will take audiences on a wonderful journey of discovery through the parameters of this timeless and beloved fable.

Tickets are now available and can be booked here.