Contemporary Dance Companies that use older dancers

by Helen Kirby
(Wiltshire)

Do you know of any contemporary dance companies that specialize in using older dancers (40+) or companies that use some older dancers?

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Oct 28, 2011

Answer from Maria
by: Maria

Dear Helen,

Have you heard of From Here to Maturity Dance Company? They used to have a website, but at the moment you will find them here From Here to Maturity Dance Company

Until 2006, the Nederlands Dans Theater III existed also. It was the division of this company for older dancers. It was created thanks to the initiative of Jiří Kylián, but because of financial problems it was discontinued. Though, plans to maintain the group and realize new projects stayed alive and they might be active in some way nowadays. Here's the link to the main company's website: Go to Nederlands Dans Theater

Here's another option: Striking Attitudes

I'm not aware of the existence of many companies that specialize exclusively in using older dancers. However, I know that many European choreographers use mature performers (whether you call them dancers, actors or whatever) in their choreographic projects.

Just to name a few, here are some examples:

- Needcompany. Choreographer: Jan Lawers. Website: Go to Needcompany

- Peeping Tom. Founding members: Gabriela Carrizo, Chartier, Eurudike De Beul and Simon Versnel. Website: Go to Peeping Tom Dance Theater

- Tanztheater Wuppertal. Founding choreographer: Pina Bausch. Website:Go to Tanztheater Wuppertal

I hope this gives you some help with your research. Don't hesitate to come back with more questions or to participate at contemporary-dance.org in any other way!

Warm regards,

Maria

Dec 28, 2011

Across The Ags Dance Project
by: Marcie Mitler

is an annual show in Cambridge MA, featuring 5 unique choreographers with the task of creating a dances for an inter generational ensemble. Last years show sold out both nights. This years will be June 1,2 3 2012.

Oct 12, 2013

3G
by: Julie

Trois Generations is a contemporary piece choreographed by Jean-Claude Gallotta, and performed by 24 dancers- 8 children, 8 young professionals, and 8 elders (aged 50+), who dance the same piece of choreography. This piece has been performed by local dancers in several capital cities in the world, starting in France, the most recent was in Perth, western Australia for the Perth International arts Festival. its premise is that dance has no age. It is a most beautiful and moving piece. I think Jean-Claude is not averse to using older dancers in his company in Grenoble.

Jan 20, 2015

Dance On Ensemble
by: Nina

Dance On Ensemble est un projet pilote offert aux 40 ans et plus qui débute cette année à Berlin. Plus d'info à Dhiel + Ritter

Aug 21, 2018

Mature Dance Company
by: Anonymous

HBY Ensemble in metro Detroit. Check out Holistic Ballet Yoga page and see the Facebook group.

Nov 06, 2020

Contemporary Dance Company made up of older dancers
by: Philippa

Check us out at dancesix0.com

Apr 18, 2022

MADE
by: Anonymous

Mature Artists Dance Experience (MADE) established in Tasmania in 2005 and still going. Offers dance classes (Barre and Contemporary) to people over 50, but performance pieces are for women (only) over 50.

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