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Jasmin Vardimon has been announced as a Grand Final Judge for BBC Young Dancer 2017. Jasmin will be accompanied by Marc Brew, Kevin O’Hare, Kate Prince, Nahid Siddiqui and Kenneth Tharp on a leading panel of dance experts.

The Grand Final will take place on Saturday 22 April 2017 at Sadler’s Wells, and aired on BBC Two.

It will feature the winner of each category together with at least one wild card from the Category Finals and will be judged by a leading panel of dance experts.

On Tuesday 27th September on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Jasmin Vardimon highlighted the need for high quality training opportunities for dancers in the UK.

Today the Jasmin Vardimon Educational Company launches the Pinocchio Audience Bursary, an opportunity for individual audience members to collaborate to crowd fund a bursary place for a disadvantaged British dancer on our unique professional dance diploma course, JV2.

For more information and to donate please visit www.easydonate.org/JVEC001

We are delighted to announce our brand new production Pinocchio is now on-sale!

A world premiere, based on the fairytale by Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio opens at Kent’s International Family Festival bOing! on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 August.

This will be followed by an extensive UK tour including London’s Sadler’s Wells this Autumn.

Some venues are already on-sale with more dates to follow shortly, check our Pinocchio page for full tour dates

NOW ON-SALE:

KENT Gulbenkian bOing! Festival 27 & 28 AUG

NEWCASTLE Dance City 30 SEP & 1 OCT

ABERDEEN His Majesty’s Theatre 8 OCT

EXETER Northcott Theatre 19 – 21 OCT

Choreographed & Directed by

Jasmin Vardimon

AΦE

Vinicius Salles
 

Visit our Facebook page to view the JV2 2016 trailer.

With the mission to develop, encourage and cultivate young talent and young audiences, Jasmin Vardimon Company has formed JV2, delivering a Professional Development Certificate.  This year’s JV2, are an ensemble of 16 young, talented international dancers, hand-picked by Artistic Director Jasmin Vardimon.

JV2 2016 features Jasmin Vardimon’s work (in between) – first created for the National Youth Dance Company in 2013 and premiered at Sadlers Wells. Trapped in flux between the force of the group and the power of the individual, the work echoes relationships between humans and the natural environment.

AΦE present a work that questions the notion of presence and the realms of studio to performance and Vinicius Salles offers an inquiry of social judgments, acceptance of differences, and superficial assumptions of the “other”.

“…there is such robustness, rigor and athleticism on show amongst these outstanding young performers that it would be hard to fit a cigarette paper between their strength, endurance and technique” DANCE TABS on JV2 2015

Jasmin Vardimon Educational Company is proud to launch:

JVIntensive

What is JVIntensive?
Using the methodology of the Jasmin Vardimon Company, the aim of the course is 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.

Suitable for 18+ the programme nurtures individual skill and talent through intensive, highly physical, thought provoking and reflective training.
The programme is ideal for acquiring the necessary skills and tools to become a more versatile performer ready to audition and enter an ever-evolving dance theatre profession.

Closely affiliated to the internationally renowned Jasmin Vardimon Company, participants will learn company repertoire to explore their individual capacities.  The programme will also provide space to support each participant’s creative voice to mature and evolve under the guidance of one of today’s leading choreographers. Additional techniques will be taught by Artistic Associates of the company and professionals in their subsequent fields (Theatrical and Character skills, Breath and Vocal work, Improvisation and Creativity, Pilates and body awareness, Reflective and Analytical skills) to further enrich the individual’s ability and full potential as a performer.

Individual mentoring and feedback, including audition techniques will give an insight and knowledge as suitable preparation for the performance profession.  The course will also support the creation of individual show-reels suitable for audition applications.

Working alongside the Jasmin Vardimon Company will give access to the professional world and networks to underpin or progress the participants’ career entry as well as the potential to be invited to join other projects directly or associated with the company.

Dates:
10 weeks intensive: Monday 1st August 2016 – Saturday 8th October 2016

Timetable:
Programme Times: 10:30am – 16:30pm Monday – Friday (with some Saturdays required)
Independent free studio/research time 16:30pm – 20:00pm
Additional studio space at weekends can be personally booked for further study, rehearsal and research.

Location:
Jasmin Vardimon Production Space, Ashford, Kent, UK

Price:
UK /EU Fee: £2,400 
International Fee:  £3,400

How to apply:
Application through an Open Audition on Saturday 2nd April 2016.
You must register your interest by e-mail to: eduadmin@what2make.com to be allocated an audition time.

Please bring a current non-returnable CV and Photo, trainers and kneepads.

Bursaries
Two bursaries will be available to support tuition fees.
To apply email: eduadmin@what2make.com

Please ensure you are eligible to study in the UK before the commencement of the course and any visas (if necessary) have been obtained.  

How do the PG Cert in Physical Theatre, JV2 Professional Development Course and JVIntensive differ from one another? Take a look at our Programme Comparison here.

New webpage coming soon!

A week Intensive and insight in to JV2: Professional Development Certificate

An opportunity for students in vocational or equivalent training and professionals to explore and gain an insight to the working practices of Jasmin Vardimon Company as well as experience a taste of the JV2: Professional Development Certificate.

The four days will include daily technique classes, repertory and creative sessions in dance and theatre practices and is an opportunity to develop as a versatile performer both technically and creatively in the company’s home – The Jasmin Vardimon Production Space, Ashford, Kent.

Dates:  Tuesday 29th March – Friday 1st April 2016

Times:  10:00am – 18:00pm

Cost:  £200 for the full week or £55 per day

Venue:  The Jasmin Vardimon Production Space,

The Stour Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL

Suitable for: Dance students in vocational training or professional dancers

Aged 18+

Booking 

Places will be managed on a first come first served basis. To book your place email: eduadmin@what2make.com

Please ensure you provide the following information:

Name

Email

Address

Phone Number

Medical Information if applicable

Emergency Contact

Dance Experience

Age

We are pleased to announce there is one Bursary available to a participant who would otherwise be unable to attend the JV2 Open Week due to financial circumstances. To apply please submit a short statement as to why the JV2 Open Week would be of benefit to you and why you are need of financial support. Deadline for Application: Monday 14th March 5pm.

JASMIN VARDIMON COMPANY presents JV2 2016 National Tour

Choreographed & Directed by Jasmin Vardimon, AΦE and Vinicius Salles.

‘…there is such robustness, rigor and athleticism on show amongst these outstanding young performers.’ Graham Watts, 2015. DanceTabs.

Jasmin Vardimon Company’s professional development company, JV2 takes to the road this spring to present a programme of both new and established work that showcases the wealth of talent in the current company. With the mission to develop, encourage and cultivate young talent and young audiences, Jasmin Vardimon Company created JV2 as an educational initiative aimed at the recently qualified or those already working professionally in order to deliver a Professional Development Certificate. This year’s JV2, are an ensemble of 16 young, talented international dancers, hand-picked by Artistic Director Jasmin Vardimon.

JV2 2016 features Jasmin Vardimon’s work (in between) – first created for the National Youth Dance Company in 2013 and premiered at Sadlers Wells. Trapped in flux between the force of the group and the power of the individual, the work echoes relationships between humans and the natural environment.

AΦE, Ashford-based dance company founded in 2013 by Esteban Fourmi and Aoi Nakamura presents a work that questions the notion of presence and the realms of studio to performance and Vinicius Salles offers an inquiry of social judgments, acceptance of differences, and superficial assumptions of the “other”.

Jasmin Vardimon says: ‘Its a fantastic feeling to support young artists in their first steps in the professional world. I’m very proud of this company’s achievements and excited about the forthcoming tour.’

Now in its 4th year, JV2 has become a recognized training route for young performers from all over the world, and is just one of the training programmes offered by Jasmin Vardimon Educational Company; the charitable arm to the internationally acclaimed Jasmin Vardimon Company.

JV2 offers the opportunity not only to nurture young talented performers, but also young costume designers, photographers and lighting designers all collaborate on the production of the touring work. Relationships with Wimbledon College of Art, Ashford College and Rose Bruford College have been established to offer these placement opportunities over the course of 25 weeks to develop young artists and give them a platform to develop their work, supported in a professional environment. Young choreographers are also commissioned each year to create new work for the company which allows them creative freedom with a company of dancers, free rehearsal space for research and development, full production support, professional marketing, and a national platform through performances at small-mid scale venues in a Spring Tour.

Thursday 14 April 19.30pm, Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre.

Tuesday 19 April 19:30pm, Leeds, Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

Wednesday 20 April 19:30pm, Hull, Hull Truck Theatre

Saturday 23 April 14:30pm and 20:00pm, Friday 22 April 20:00pm, London, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells.

Tuesday 26th April 19:30pm, Canterbury, Gulbenkian

Thursday 28 April 19:30pm, Ormskirk, The Arts Centre at Edge Hill University

supported by Stour Valley Arts

We are delighted to announce the recipient of the JV2 International Bursary 2015, Jordan Harapiak.

“It has been an intense and vigorous first few weeks with JV2. I’m enjoying being challenged both mentally and physically everyday. We have bonded as a group and I feel I am able to be completely open because of the supportive environment that has been created. I am privileged to be a recipient of the JV2 International Bursary. It has made my experience as a JV2 member possible. I am grateful that the Jasmin Vardimon Educational Company has a bursary in place for international dancers.“ Jordan Harapiak

The JV2 International Bursary is available for International students who have been selected and offered a place on the JV2: Professional Development Certificate Course. The bursary is awarded on the basis of talent in order to show our dedication and commitment to providing unique and high quality training opportunities to talented individuals from overseas.

Only individuals from outside of the UK and EU are eligible for this bursary.

The Company are delighted to be working again with People United, this time in Ashford on an exciting immersive art project, exploring the theme of courage.

Artist R.M. Sanchez-Camus (Marcelo) and composer Isa Suarez have been commissioned to deliver a site-specific live promenade piece performed by everyday people and local performers in August. The piece will tell stories of courage collected from people living in Ashford. Marcelo works in performance, street theatre and circus while Isa works in live music, film soundtracks and sound installations.

Marcelo and Isa will be running workshops and rehearsals at the Jasmin Vardimon Production Space. They are looking for enthusiastic young people who live in Ashford to take part, as well as local dancers, singers, poets, actors, musicians, choirs, props and costume makers, and a variety of street style performers who also live in the Ashford. If you don’t have experience in performance but are interested in being involved, please get in touch with sarah@peopleunited.org.uk as enthusiastic and adventurous minded people are definitely part of this and most welcome.

The street performance piece will tell stories of courage collected from people living or working in the Ashford district. Marcelo and Isa are looking for all kinds of stories about courage – from being brave and heroic to being authentic and honest when faced with challenging circumstances.

People United is a creative laboratory and pioneering charity. They are interested in the role the arts can play in growing a more kind and caring society. They develop innovative projects, undertake research and support new creative work. They are a catalyst for kindness. Jasmin Vardimon Company are really excited to be working with them in this way and developing a platform for other artists to create work in Ashford.  Do get in touch to find out how you can get involved!

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