Welcome to AG2, a cohort of aspiring artists meticulously selected by Avant-Garde through a competitive audition process.
Our programme has been carefully curated by Artistic Director, Tony Adigun, to provide unique opportunities for semi-professional artists to train and develop as performers, choreographers, and independent thinkers and understand the unique dance language of Avant Garde through the fusion of hip-hop, contemporary, and physical theatre.
Adigun states ‘Building a space for dancers to develop as well as honing-in on their own individual creativity has been a passion of mine for the last 22 years, a space whereby they are offered a 360 degrees perspective on what it takes to be an artist, to find and utilise skillsets that contribute to the vision, as well as Dance. To have it come to fruition with AG2 has been a fulfilling moment for me and I’m excited to continue this journey, which values the artistic side as much as the entrepreneurial side, with the next generation of artists.’
Looking to advance your career in dance?
AG2 offers a program for young creatives to develop their skills and prepare for the professional industry.
Here’s what to expect:
During this 1-year programme, participants will receive expert support and mentoring on how to progress in the industry, as well as regular intensive training to understand the unique dance language and creative methodology of Tony Adigun and Avant Garde Dance, through the fusion of hip-hop, contemporary, and physical theatre.
This programme has been designed for a strictly limited number of participants, allowing us to maximise the impact felt by each participant, and open them up to what it is like working within a touring, artist-led dance organisation.
Dani’s work is heavily focused on intrepid movement, performance intensity and honouring artistic integrity.
He reforms and restructures movement from many dance styles to create a unique and distinctive dance language.
Stefano’s focus is finding the Grand, Epic and Majestic character within your movement while further developing individual vocabulary and discipline.
He draws from his influences in Hip-Hop/Contemporary background as well as playing on the strengths of the artists in the room to create a unique collective piece.
Ajani focuses on the music as his initial stimulant for creation. Exploring an integral correlation between the polyphonic rhythmic structures and movement.
Ajani’s aim for AG2 is to celebrate and integrate each company member’s abilities, whilst refining their musical awareness with textures and articulation.
Emma pulls choreography from an elemental place: often water-like and experimental. Regardless of the style and concept, Emma often plays with the vision of a broken doll, chic yet vulnerable, ethereal yet grounded.
She also works to refine and progress the use of floor work in the company, particularly with musicality, attention to timbre of sounds and dynamic range. .
The floating mover, smooth, always in the zone and loves his coffee.
A soft intricate mover influenced by music that always finds the fun in things and enjoys seeing people laugh and smile.
A curious and eclectic mover, inspired by sound and the abstract. Beth was previously a member of Avant Garde Youth Company, welcome back Beth.
The funky, innovative rising star, who spends most his time eating biscuits and milly rocking unprovoked.
The mind, music and movement master; he spends most of his days in the night and upside down.
The gravity challenging, shape making, juggle master - aka, wishes he was a monkey.
The constantly moving, energy supplier. She loves to ride the creative wave, bringing the power to the studio, with a smile on her face.
The thinker and mover: mixes contemporary, brains & ballet to create and communicate
An expansive, fluid, shape shifting mover, Sula always brings a positive vibe.
A passionate dancer who’s otherwise known as the tall one.
The smooth groover, with a constant smile on her face.
A free flowing, beat hitting, powerhouse with a scouse accent.
A dynamic movement explorer, who radiates pure passion.
The Löw flying Wavey Maestro
A loose cannon with a dash of zen.
The shape shifter, fashionista.
The Experimental wizz, scientist and poet in the lab.
The curious shape making, monkey climbing, sea lover, moved by the best music and people.
A passionate storyteller with limitless energy and character, who testifies to the ancient religion of Korean food.
The energetic and expressive character creator
The floor loving, intricate gesturer
The number wiz, dance captain
The intricate toe taping chaos
The playful, powerhouse, people watcher
The firecracker with facials
Created to create
The smiling beat driven groover
The intricate smooth groover with flow and flare
The versatile mover blending styles and dancing through lines and shapes
The Resilient risk taker
The curious concept creator
The passionate, creative animator
The bouncy boundary pusher
The explosive expressionist
The open, yet disconnected character
The calm, noble valiant
The cheeky explorer
The cautious, bubbly motivator
The silent achiever
The inquisitive deviser
The inquisitive deviser
The inquisitive deviser
Avant Garde Dance Company Ltd.
Registered in England
Company No. 06774393 | VAT No. 303 3772 29
Registered Office: The Silver Building
60 Dock Rd, London, E16 1YZ
Email: info@avantgardedance.com