TRACEWORKS PROJECTS

Jazz Scene

2016-17

Photo | Paul Seaby

Our premier project, Jazz Scene was a syncopated, spirited and vibrant contemporary dance work inspired by and performed to the upbeat, nostalgic accompaniment of the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra. The dancers interweaved, both accenting and contrasting to the lively and characteristic music, celebrating their relationships as dancers and lifting the audiences to their feet. The work, which was a choreographic collaboration between the artists, was first performed at The Place, London as part of Resolution 2016 and later went on to be shared at other festivals & events across London and the South East.

Filmed at The Place, London as part of Resolution 2016

  • "the collaborative ensemble Traceworks sets six dancers loose to the retro rhythms of the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra" - Judith Mackrell, The Guardian

  • "an attractive and playful suite of six dances delivered by a spirited and engaging group of dancers" - Graham Watts, Chairman of Critics' Circle Dance Section

  • Jazz Scene

    Photo | Tim Andrews

  • Jazz Scene

    Photo | Paul Seaby

  • Jazz Scene

    Photo | Paul Seaby

Creative Team

  • JAMES AIDEN KAY

    CO-DIRECTOR & DANCE ARTIST

    Photo | Ivar Sviestins

  • JULIAN LEWIS

    CO-DIRECTOR & DANCE ARTIST

  • JESSICA HAENER

    DANCE ARTIST

    Photo | Paul Seaby

  • CATRIN LEWIS

    DANCE ARTIST

    Photo | Paul Seaby

  • ROSA FIRBANK

    DANCE ARIST

    Photo | Paul Seaby

  • SABRINA GARGANO

    DANCE ARTIST

  • TUXEDO JAZZ ORCHESTRA

    MUSIC (RECORDED)

  • LUCY HANSOM

    LIGHTING DESIGNER

Book The Show

Jazz Scene was created for small to mid-scale theatrical settings. The show is suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Are you a theatre or festival programmer? organising an event? or do you look after a venue that would be interested in booking the show? We’d love to hear from you!

Workshops

Jazz Scene has inspired people to delve deeper into the production, and explore creative ideas and activities for themselves. Our team has extensive experience in delivering creative workshops and we can offer a range of these as part of our show packages and touring activity.

Workshops can accompany our performances, or take place on separate days, they include:

  • creative movement for all ages & abilities

  • dance technique & Jazz Scene repertoire for advanced dancers & students 

For more information & to discuss packages, please send us an enquiry below.

Photo | Paul Seaby

Show Creation Partners

  • Academy Performing Arts (Greenwich Leisure Limited)

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