Our new series on regional dance scenes begins in Northumberland, where a studio-cum-boxing club is inspiring novice performers
, have been newly funded by Arts Council England. But you’re a long way from the London bubble and for artists working here that can be part of the appeal.
“Moving up here, it changed everything,” says Huss. “I always felt like, does London need another dance piece?” Liv Lorent, who moved to30 years ago, tells me the same: “London didn’t need another choreographer.” Lorent only planned to stay a few months, but fell in love with the people, the light, the beauty, the audiences, who “don’t take any shit”. They’re no-nonsense, there’s no woolliness, she says, but there’s always a sense of humour. “If I can do it here, I can do it anywhere.
‘If I can do it here, I can do it anywhere’ … Hold on Let Go, choreographed by Liv Lorent, at Summerhall in Edinburgh in 2019, produced by Newcastle’s Unfolding Theatre.Lorent describes herself as “all heart and idealism” and being in the north-east has allowed that. Like Huss, she’s long been committed to community involvement. Her company recently moved into a 1930s former school building in Newcastle’s deprived West End. Lorent frequently works with local adults and children in performances.
“I was surprised how immersed I became in it,” says Johnson. “I found myself becoming quite emotionally charged. The fact that she’s showcased these within Cambois, I remember feeling very privileged that something you would see on a stage in a major town or city was on in Cambois Institute!” “I didn’t think I would actually like it,” says Sproat, “But it was just so inspiring. Esther and Alex lived in London and there’s millions of opportunities down there. So for them to come here is amazing.”
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