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Hold of Us
"Hold of Us" is a contemporary dance theatre performance that delves into the human condition through a series of poetic snapshots, portraying the characters' individual and shared experiences. Within this heart-wrenching world, the characters navigate between apparent emotional and interpersonal dissociation, along with feelings of longing and despair. The work carries a hypnotic yet unsettling tone, featuring a bold pacing as the cast moves deliberately, often in stilted rhythms, as if bearing the weight of the world within their bodies.
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Collaborators*
Harrison Yafai
Collaborator & performer
I am Harri, a dancer from Worcester. When it comes to boogie-ing I love to 'rock-out' to some loud bassy head banging rock! When I have free time, you will see me dancing around to artists like The Hara and The white Stripes. I love being a dancer with Ella the works she creates a beautifully honest and a truly masterful canvas on stage.
Edwina Pereir
Collaborator & performer
Edwina, a Bristol-based dance artist and massage therapist, trained at Bath Spa University. She's inspired by various movement practices and passionate about political dance theatre, exemplified by her work 'Inhospitable,' addressing an overheated planet and inhospitable environments.
JOSHUA OWEN
Collaborator & performer
Currently studying 3rd year Contemporary dance at BSU. I enjoy attempting to bake but I have no idea what I am doing. The impulse to move gets me moving on the dance floor and other places you may dance. A song that gets me moving is Beyonce's' Virgos Groove, I feel it in my bones.
Collaborators*
I’m Katharina Willrett, people call me Kat and I’m a 23-year-old dance artist from Germany, constantly on the run from conventionality and categorization. My favourite things in life are a ballet class that makes me feel like I’m flying and a good boogie to a Frank Ocean song. Apart from dancing I enjoy exploring the world, making music, and reading more or less pretentious books.
Katharina Willrett
Collaborator & performer
Doga Uluclar, a versatile dance artist from Cyprus, passionately cultivates her skills, emphasizing improvised dances and choreography. Influenced by Latin and street dance, she expanded her repertoire during a four-year training at Shockout Arts, UK, and further explored artistic projects in her MA in Dance studies at Bath Spa University.
DOA ULUCLAR
Collaborator & performer
Ellie MCDONALD
Collaborator & performer
Ellie graduated from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in 2022. Since then she has danced with Ballet Cymru 2 and has recently finished JV2 with Jasmin Vardimon. After training in a range of performance disciplines, Ellie has found a particular love for contemporary dance and can’t wait to be involved in Resolutions 2024.
Hold of Us premier performance 2023
At Bath Spa University Theatre
Original collaborators/performers
(from left to right)
Harrison Yafai, Hui Zeng, Edwina Pereir , Ella swannell amalfitano, mengling li, chen yin and joshua owen
About & Contact*
Ella swannell amalfitano
Passionate about the art of movement and the power of creative expression, Ella Swannell Amalfitano is a Dance master's student with a profound enthusiasm for facilitation and cross-cultural collaboration. Ella's passion for facilitation goes beyond their personal growth as a dancer. They have developed a keen interest in guiding others through the transformative journey of movement and expression. With a focus on creativity and inclusivity, Ella seeks to facilitate dance workshops and classes that empower individuals to unlock their artistic potential, irrespective of their background or experience. Inspired by a deep desire to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences, Ella aspires to channel their creativity into crafting captivating dance theatre performances that resonate with diverse audiences. Ella envisions a world where dance becomes a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural exchange, and communal celebration, and they are committed to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression through their work.
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email: ella.amalfitano17@bathspa.ac.uk