AG2 // Company G.O.T.F
Introducing AG2 // Company G.O.T.F
AG2 is a cohort of 19 young dancers meticulously selected by Avant–Garde through a competitive audition process, who work with the company across the year to support their dance practice. It is designed to provide opportunities for young dancers to train and develop as performers, choreographers and understand the unique dance language of Avant Garde through the fusion of hip-hop, contemporary, and physical theatre. Where circumstances allow there will be opportunities for AG2 dancers to perform with and represent Avant Garde Dance Company.
AG2 provides a broad range of opportunities for young creatives with high aspirations. Our team facilitate, develop and refine each performing artist’s unique skillset, and prepare them for the professional industry and our full company, Avant Garde Dance Company.
AG2 consists of hybrid dancers of all styles, who are eager to explore their vocabulary, expand their palette and challenge their bodies, ears and mind. Recognised as a world-leader in the fields of hip hop and contemporary dance, Avant Garde Dance Company is in a uniquely strong position to help shape and prepare the next generation of outstanding dancers, choreographers and artists.
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. Where possible and appropriate AG2 dancers will be signposted to paid performance and facilitation opportunities.
We expect that from this body of work, performers will be selected to be part of Avant Garde Dance Company, deliver dance workshops on behalf of Avant Garde, or be empowered and supported to launch the creation of their own artistic works and practices.
Programme Overview
During this 2-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 Avant Garde through the fusion of hip-hop, contemporary, and physical theatre; dancers will also be supported to build their CVs through opportunities to perform professionally.
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.
The programme runs over two years:
- Year 1 comprises 6 x 4 day training intensives over three terms
- Once a month training day with AG core company members
- Once a month online task and development training
- Time to work with artistic director, Tony Adigun
- 2x personal 1 to 1’s
- RND opportunities with the main company
- Performance opportunities
- Possible education delivery training and support
– Year 2 is fully focused on performance opportunities with rehearsals scheduled as and when required + one 4-day intensive each term normally over a weekend.
COSTS: TBC
Where
Sessions usually take place at Vatican Studios in Bethnal Green (190 Bancroft Road, London E1 4ET).
Participants
Applicants must be over 18 years of age and there is no upper age limit to participate. AG2 is designed for school leavers, postgraduate students and experienced performers who want to continue their professional development. You must be eligible to study and work in the UK.
Applicants from outside the UK may require a visa or settled status to be part of AG2 and it is the responsibility of the applicant to find this out. Full information can be found on the Government website: Click here for more information
To help us manage capacity for the auditions, please complete this short form in the link below to register your audition space.
MEET AG2 // COHORT 1
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.
Meet The Faculty
EMMA
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. .
AJANI
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.
STEFANO
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.
DANI
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.
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