Wow, what a flying start to 2013. Only a month has gone by, and amongst the snow and rain, I've already been involved in some fantastic projects. First there was Metsä, a short art film with Bella Kardasis, shot and recorded at Stanmer Park on a frosty morning; then the Mayakaras, Lila Dance's fantastic youth…
Category: contemporary dance
Lila Dance- The Incredible Presence of a Remarkable Absence
Those of you who follow Lîla Dance's work will know that we are two-thirds of the way through making our new piece The Incredible Presence of a Remarkable Absence. This is the fifth soundtrack I have made for Lîla Dance, and is all set the be the longest and most exciting work yet. The piece…
021203 Screen Dance
My collaboration with contemporary dance choreographer Jerrel Jackson, has continued with my scoring of his fantastic dance film '021203'. The screen dance was produced, shot, and edited by Wigglyline Productions in June, and I'm really excited to be able to finally share it with you.
Ready or Not
After an electric week in Eastleigh, the soundtrack to Commotion Dance's new piece has been finished. It's always fun composing for a new company, and even more so when the company develop contemporary dance pieces for young audiences. 'Ready Or Not' takes a peek at a world of hide and seek. With dancing, music and…
I Am Joy 2011
It's official! Jerrel Jackson & Dougie Evans are curating dance at this year's I am Joy Festival. The fifth annual I Am Joy Arts Festival in Chichester is promising to be an exciting year. At a secret location a mystical forest will rise from the city soil bringing Music, Poetry, Film, Art, Comedy, Media-clashes, Dance,…
JJ+DE web launch
Jerrel Jackson & Dougie Evans new website goes live at http://www.jjde.co.uk After a successful photoshoot with Natalie Rowland, we have the official Instinct promotional shot. The Jerrel Jackson & Dougie Evans company is the forming of a long term collaboration into a company that reflects their commitment to creating work together.
Jerrel Jackson & Dougie Evans
Things are really shaping up for the full scale launch of Jerrel Jackson & Dougie Evans. Firstly we are in this year's Resolution! 2011 at The Place in London; an annual showcase of emerging dance companies that has seen the debut of many great companies. We will perform the Debut of 'Instinct' in the Robin…
Ludus Dance feature on Article 19
Article 19 has featured a video of Consequences by Ludus Dance, including footage of my soundtrack to Yael Flexer's piece What If? http://www.article19.co.uk/hdvideo2/ludus_dance_consequences.php The triple-bill format is a new departure for Ludus Dance, and Consequences features the work of three of the UK's biggest names in choreography. Nigel Charnock, celebrated for repeatedly breaking new ground,…
What If? By Yael Flexer
After 3 weeks of rehearsals Yael Flexer has finished What If? her piece for Ludus Dance's latest touring production, Consequneces- a new triple-bill touring production from Ludus Dance, choreographed by Nigel Charnock, Yael Flexer & Ben Wright. The production will premier at Nuffield Theatre Lancaster on Friday 10th September 2010. Most of the music has…
Successful Strings
Many thanks to Nico Millar and Tim Scarlett for their superb string playing. The two have been in the studio recording ideas, phrases notes and sounds for my new compossition for Ludus Dance. The piece explores the theme of consequences, and will be set to choreography by award winning Choreographer Yael Flexer.
Dougie Evans 