Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders : The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Looking for your first dance class or wishing to improve and build on a pre-existing foundation in dance
with Contemporary Technique and creative exploration? This is a fun and insightful experience into the
exciting world of dance taught by our excellent, engaging Centre for Advanced Training [CAT] Tutors. Our
Open Contemporary Dance Classes allow young people to develop knowledge and skills in contemporary
technique and creative processes, whether they are considering applying for the CAT at some point in the
future, or simply love to dance.

Email CAT@thelowry.com should you have any questions.

You may find more information about CAT on our page on the Lowry website here:
https://thelowry.com/get-creative/young-people/dance/

What to wear? Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and don't mind rolling on the floor in or
your usual dancewear should you have this.

Picture by Zara Philips

BORN TO EXIST: the woman I know

By Joseph Toonga 

This Hip Hop Dance Theatre Production forms Toonga’s third part of his Nationally acclaimed, Hip Hop Dance trilogy that invites change, and a sense of overcoming stigmas society holds towards ethnic minorities. Analysing representation with an intersectional focus to show untold, underrepresented, individual journeys.
 
Joseph combines his research with his own experiences and the cast to manifest what is means to be a human and show it in all it’s ugliness, beauty, contradictions and complexity. 

Joseph’s choreographic style is used as a conduit for trauma, fed through a vacuum of movement and given to audiences.
 
This work brings together a powerhouse of creatives, lighting design by Simisola Majekodunmi, an original score from Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante and dramaturg Peggy Olislaegers and provides the platform for ultimate activism.

Alongside this theatre production Joseph is collaborating with three afro Brazilan female creatives to establish a social programme in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The progamme ‘Young, Gifted & Black’ works to support and empower low-income black female teenagers favela’s in Rio through dance

“My job is to somehow make them curious enough and persuade them by nook or crook to get more aware of themselves, where they came from, what they are into and what is already there and to bring it out. This is what compels me to compel them and I will do it by what ever means necessary” Nina Simone, 1969 

Commissioned by Theatre Boulevard, The Place & DanceEast, supported by Redbridge Drama Centre, South East Dance and the Arts Council England.

"Toonga’s choreography sits neatly alongside the cultural signifiers of black culture" - Lorna Irvine, fjord review

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites
you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of ‘Made
in Italy’.

Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers and singers from the
Ballroom and theatre world, this show promises to be a fantastic night out!
This Italian themed show features an incredible sound track, stunning choreography and
beautiful costumes. But be warned… in Italy, it can get HOT HOT HOT!!!!

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available which includes show ticket, plus a pre-show
meet & greet with Giovanni, a signed print, VIP lanyard and photo opportunities.
Te VIP meet and greet is PRE-SHOW, 90 minutes before the performance is due to start.
All VIP ticket holders must arrive at least 10 minutes before the meet and greet start time, as latecomers may
not be permitted.

***** Giovanni brings the house down - Lincolnshire Live
***** Out of this world - Wrekin News
***** 10/10 - Dorset Echo

Reviews from 2017, 2018, 2019 tours