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James Wilton Dance: Last Man Standing at The Place

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Time 20:00
Date 08/05/15
Price £15

Featuring six engaging dancers with exceptional physical skill, Last Man Standing explores the fragility of human existence, and the desire to survive.

A desperate, determined fight responding to the relentless of life. The dancers use their full arsenal of throws, lifts and slides to build a sense of tension, expectation and curiosity.

James Wilton is a multi-award winning choreographer whose work has wide appeal. His work has toured internationally and in 2010 he won the inaugural Sadler’s Wells Global Dance Contest. Further accolades have come through support from prominent organisations including The Royal Opera House, Sadler’s Wells, The Place and South East Dance. James’s choreography has been performed by companies including Scottish Dance Theatre and Opera Graz (Austria), and in the opening ceremony of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

James Wilton’s distinctive movement style is raw, powerful and dynamic.

Clearly influenced by martial arts, breakdance and capoeira; high-energy episodes are juxtaposed with meaningful moments of calm and reflection.

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