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FULL OF EMOTION AND EXPRESSION... ENERGETIC AND MAGICAL. THE STAGE

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ACE dance and music presents Mana

A thought provoking and powerful double bill of dance directed by Gail Parmel
dance and music

The power within

Delving deep into the unknown, Mana will take you on a journey. Feel the hairs on your neck stand up and shivers down your spine as you encounter the force which resides within all animate and inanimate objects, the stuff of which magic is made. Watch exceptional dancers express soul, energy and precision to a stunning backdrop of commissioned music and cutting-edge lighting design, with movement styles drawing from Afro-fusion, Martial Arts techniques, the essence of Flamenco and Ballet. A Thousand Shepherds: Spanish choreographer Jos Agudo creates A Thousands Shepherds, an energetic celebration of discipline and dedication, inspired by spiritual traditions and ritual. Mana (same name as double-bill): South African Choreographer Vincent Mantsoe will take you back to ancient times, evoking the spirit and earthy ambience of African dance and Shaman traditions. The word mana is used in over twenty-four languages, its interpretation unifies beliefs, cultures andages. Feel alive with ACE dance and music.

Tour Dates
Sat 2 Nov The Place London (Preview) 020 7121 1100
www.theplace.org.uk

Thu 7 and Fri 8 Nov mac birmingham (Premiere) 0121 446 3232
www.macarts.co.uk

Wed 13 Nov The Roses Tewkesbury 01684 295074

www.rosestheatre.org

Thu 28 Nov Pavilion Dance Bournemouth 01202 203630

www.pdsw.org.uk

www.paviliondance. org.uk

Fri 29 Nov The Arc, Trowbridge 01225 756376

www.arctheatre.org.uk

ACE dance and music

Founded in 1996, ACE dance and music (African Cultural Exchange Ltd.) is a professional dance Company based at The Link Dance Space in Birmingham. ACE skilfully combine African & Caribbean movement aesthetics with contemporary techniques to create high quality innovative performance work. The Companys work involves dance & music collaborations, the use of new digital media and techniques from other disciplines including theatre. ACE offer an extensive & inclusive outreach programme, working with theatres to offer taster sessions & creative workshops to schools, colleges & the local community. Contact ACE or visit the website for details & to find out more about ACEYouth.

Directed by: Artistic Director Gail Parmel Music Director: Ian Parmel Mana Choreography: Vincent Mantsoe A Thousand Shepherds Choreography: Jos Agudo Dancers: Rudi Cole, Yukiko Masui, Sophia Preidel, JuliaRobert, Iona Waite, Jerome Wilks Apprentices: Tiffany Bell, Shante Liburd Set Designer: Claire Whitcomb Lighting Designer: Gary Bowman Composer:Vincenzo Lagmagna Costume Maker: LeMinh Tran Photography: BrianSlater Design: www.theliftcreativeservices.com Jos Agudos collaborators: Dramturge: Lou Cope Costume Designer: Kimie Nakano

Suitable for age 7+ // Running Time: 1 hr approx. (plus interval) Contact venues directly for performance times & ticket prices. Tel // 0121 314 5830 Email // info@acedanceandmusic.com Address // The Link Dance Space, The Ground Floor, 54-57 Floodgate Street, Birmingham, B5 5SL.