"Tag Along [is] an intense high energy duet by Tempered Body Dance. Performed to Nina Simone’s aptly named ‘He Needs Me’, dancers Melanie Simpson and Johnny Autin throw themselves through space and at each other, portraying a couple whose mutual passion results in an entangled claustrophobic relationship, bordering on the destructive.

Though short in length the duet is thrilling and daring; sometimes tender, sometimes brutal – at one point Simpson is literally discarded and flung to floor by Autin only to leap up again and dive at her lover. Clinging desperately to his chest she is then spun furiously in a whirlwind of motion.”

Dance Critic Michelle Harris

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Buy your tickets now for Body Of Work, August 4th - 7th (cheaper than buying on the door!) click here

 

In April, TBDC made the music video for So Sad (fade), the new single from Love Amongst Ruin. Choreographed by Maddy Wynne-Jones and danced by the company, check it out!

 

 

 

TBDC is heading into a very exciting summer. May finds us with our noses to the grindstone, Researching and Developing a new piece, choreographed by Maddy Wynne-Jones and supported by Chisenhale Dance Space and South Hill Park Arts. Emerging from the Studio in June to show our findings through scratches and performances, there are many opportunities to catch the new show:

 

June 20th      Paradise Gardens, Victoria Park - London

June 26th      The Underground Theatre - Eastbourne

                   The Fuse Festival - Rochester

June 27th     Chisenhale Dance Space - London

July 3rd         Jacksons Lane Theatre - London

Aug. 4th-6th    The Actors Church, Covent Garden - London

 

For information or tickets for any of these dates, please get in touch!

 

 

Not Me Now returns! For one night only, TBDC will perform Not Me Now at Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Baylis Theatre, as part of the Outspoken Dance festival on July 8th 2010. Buy your tickets through the Box Office: 0844 412 4300 or www.sadlerswells.com/page/booking-info

 

Maddy Wynne-Jones is now teaching a beginner level adult contemporary class at Chisenhale Dance Space, Thursdays from 6-7. To register or for more info, call 0208 981 6617

 

In January we brought our season to a close on January 21st with the final (for now) performance of Amuse Bouche to inspiring feedback and enthusiastic reception.

 

 

 “Maddy Wynne-Jones provided us with a poignant depiction of human relationships” Fiona Cambell, Resolution Review

 

“Choreographer Maddy Wynne-Jones…reached out to the audience” Keith Watson, Dance Critic for The Metro

 

Body Language: an exploration of movement and words for dance artists

 

An exciting and enlightening time was had by all at the Body Language workshop in December!

 

We began with a lively, pulse-raising and trust-building introduction to contact improvisation with dance artist Ronny Wong, followed by a more mentally invigorating exploration of the interpretation of words with writer N Quentin Woolf. This was then tied together creatively with a choreographic response led by Maddy Wynne-Jones, artistic director of the company. It was an event attended by people from wide-ranging backgrounds, and the chance to learn from sharing with the group in an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere was inspiring in itself.

 

What participants have been saying:


“It’s been inspiring to work with words and movement. I’ve learnt new things about creative writing as well.”

 “I’ve been given new input from the teachers...that I can develop hopefully in the future.”

“The leaders drew out some wonderful expression from people.”

“It’s fantastic to see the breadth of people’s interpretations and share these.”

 “The leaders were really approachable, enthusiastic and never patronising or judgemental.”

 “I enjoyed the whole package.”

 

Tempered Body has launched its Youth Dance Company! In association with Highgate Ballet School, the Youth Dance Company is for dedicated young dancers aged 10 - 16. To find out about auditions or to recieve your free information pack please email youthcompany@temperedbody.com

Tempered Body is proud to announce that our Residency at Chisenhale Dance Space has been extended. Magdalene Wynne-Jones has also been given the position of Artist in Residence. Check out Chisenhale here.

We are currently accepting CVs for dancers and apprentices for the new season. Please contact the company for more information.

Spoke 2008

Workshops With The Company

TBDC has developed a series of workshops to be offered to a variety of ages from 6 to senior citizens. The workshops provide insight into dance and movement, as well as the cross over into language, spoken and written word, as explored with writer N. Quentin Woolf. For more information or to book a workshop please contact us!