STYLISH, moving and seriously funny, Carlson Dance Company continue to confound expectations!
And you can find out for yourself, when they bring their latest production 'Ella G.' to the Torch Theatre on Saturday, May 10, at 7.30 pm.
Wales born twin sisters, Sally and Emma Carlson established Carlson Dance Company in 1992, and soon the company developed into one of Wales'most internationally successful dance companies, creating and touring stylish exciting work that is a delight to audiences.
Following a period concentrating on setting up and establishing Dance Blast - the highly successful dance education project in Monmouthshire and South East Wales - Carlson Dance Company return to touring with their most audience friendly performance to date. Highly accessible and thoroughly entertaining.
With 'Ella G.', the company mixes frivolous entertainment, including a raffle so you may win a prize! With hints of Polish folk dance and heart-breaking revelations, 'Ella G.' is a theatrical epic that delves into the ritual of celebration and of fragmented memory.
'Ella G.' features six performers and live music by Carlson regular James Williams, who shifts from piano and accordion effortlessly! The cast of two men and four women are drawn from Gibraltar, Germany, Belgium, Ireland and Wales.
Indeed, the company is joined by some of Europe's most accomplished and distinctive performers, Belinda Neave, Bert Van Gorp and Sarah Dowling and recent graduates Siobhan Maguire and Iain Payne.
With the Carlson's unique absurd humour, 'Ella G.' is a refreshing slice of breathtaking entertainment that is touching, thought-provoking and extremely funny.
Tickets are available from the Torch Box Office on 01646 695267 priced £6 (£4 discounts).
As well as performing at the Torch Theatre, Carlson will be using their expertise to encourage a new generation of dancers by holding workshops sessions with young people from the area, culminating in a short performance alongside the main performance. For further information, contact Carlson Dance on 07971 633295.