NEWS
Read the latest news about opportunities, announcements, auditions and much more...
HELP US RAISE £2025 FOR 2025
Date posted - 01/12/2024
This festive season, support Eliot Smith Dance to kickstart 2025: A Year of Ambitious Dance Projects !
As an independent not-for-profit company, ESD relies on the generosity of supporters like you to bring these projects to life. Your contribution will help make 2025 a memorable year for the dance community and beyond.
Visit Crowdfund Page and Donate by clicking here.
INTRODUCING THE NEW ESD LOGO
Date posted - 25/10/2024
Following our public survey earlier this year, we’ve recently been collaborating with Yasmin Basra to design a logo that represents Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) past, present, and future.
Yasmin based in the North East of England is currently completing her Apprenticeship in Marketing at MRI Software.
Yasmin says, “I designed this logo for Eliot Smith Dance with Eliot’s dyslexia in mind, prioritising clarity, and boldness to ensure it’s easily recognisable and accessible. The combination of a modern, innovative aesthetic with classic elements reflects both the past and the future, symbolising Eliot’s journey, and growth. The design is simplistic yet unique, standing out while remaining effective. Additionally, the subtle incorporation of movement conveys dynamism and forward progress, perfectly aligning with ESD’s vision and personal story.”
The next step in our journey of transformation is the development of ESD’s website, online content, and organisational structure. More details will be revealed soon.
ANNOUNCING THE CAST OF PITMAN 2024
Date posted - 06/10/2024
Meet the cast of Eliot Smith's PITMAN,
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Adam Davies, Karishma Young, Harry Wilson, Olivia Kirk, Thomas Cico.
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Don't miss the incredible dancers on stage this season. Discover by clicking here.
ELIOT SMITH DANCE ANNOUNCES WINTER INTENSIVE 2025
Date posted - 30/09/2024
ESD announces its two-day 2025 winter intensive on 02 & 03 January tailored for dancers to enrich practice and training, centred around ESD's method. Teaching artists Yamit Salazar, Angela Reay, and creative director Eliot Smith will lead classes and repertoire sessions.
20% Early Booking Discount available with code: EARLYBIRD
Discount available until 31 October 2024.
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Find out more by clicking here.​​
ESD STANDS TO DENOUNCE NATIONAL VIOLENT DISORDER
Date posted - 07/08/2024
This has been a difficult week for the entire nation. A week of tragedy, fear, and violence. A week that started with incomprehensible brutality and ended with shocking scenes on the streets, leaving us in dismay.
I will always respect the right to peaceful protest which I have personally participated in the past and will continue; to denounce racism, raise the awareness of climate change, and protect the rights for LGBT+ people and communities.
I have been shocked and sad to witness the recent events and today, I call this out, which is the far right inciting racist actions across the region and nation, stirring up unrest in communities.
Since its inception Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) has made a concerted effort and commitment to consider and embed diversity, equality, inclusivity, environment and safeguarding in all aspects of its small scale operation. This is an ongoing mission for ESD, it will evolve as long as the company exists.
The North East is a beautiful region and home to ESD. I am proud of the diversity of ESD's team both past and present. Together, we make ESD what it is; a place where everyone should feel safe and welcome.
ESD stands to denounce the national violent disorder.
Eliot Smith, Founder and Creative Director
On behalf of all the team at Eliot Smith Dance
ESD AT NORTHERN PRIDE 2024
Date posted - 22/07/2024
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) were proud to participate in their second march at the Northern Pride 2024.
This year's parade took place on 20 July in Newcastle City Centre, and this year's theme was unapologetically visible.
It was a jam packed day of fun, celebration and queer joy.
To find out more, please click here.
Image: Photographer Simon Brock
ESD ANNOUNCES IT'S AUTUMN '24 AND SPRING '25 SEASON PITMAN
Date posted - 19/07/2024
Following a sell out run in 2016, Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) autumn '24 and spring '25 season encompasses the return of Eliot Smith's most popular dance work, PITMAN. Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance.
To find out more, please click here.
For Press Release, please click here.
Image: PITMAN (The Bowler). Dancer Yamit Salazar. Photographer Simon Drew